by James Hales | Sep 13, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned in my last article, things were really moving for the group between 1983 and 1985. “In One Accord” was their first full album of new songs in 2 years (their 1984 album, “The Best and a Whole Lot More” was basically a “Greatest Hits” compilation and only...
by James Hales | Sep 6, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 albums that leaned more on the progressive side, the Rex Nelon Singers’ 1983 release, “We Shall Behold the King”, was a bit more traditional in nature, but had a big sound and a very elegant and classy feel. Even the cover (which was shot at the Spaghetti...
by James Hales | Aug 30, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As mentioned last week, changes were a’comin’, and “Feeling at Home” introduced a new face to the Rex Nelon Singers. Janet Paschal had left the group in the fall of 1981 and joined the Jimmy Swaggart organization, where she enjoyed a tremendous season in that ministry...
by James Hales | Aug 23, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As the Rex Nelon Singers were becoming a major force within the industry, they started ramping things up a bit with their music and creativity. While “Expressions of Love” was a bit more on the traditional side, “One Step Closer” picks up where “Feelings” left off and...
by James Hales | Aug 16, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
By 1980, the Rex Nelon Singers were experiencing great success, and when “Expressions of Love” was released, they were enjoying their first #1 song with “Come Morning”. They were also experiencing some personal growth as well, as Kelly Nelon married Jerry Thompson and...
by James Hales | Aug 9, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Two years after the Rex Nelon Singers was launched, they released this career album. “Feelings” was a phenomenal record and really stretched the group creatively. Seems like 1979 was a pivotal year for several groups as the Happy Goodmans, Hinsons and Rambos all...
