by James Hales | May 10, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
As the 60s came to a close and the 70s began, the Downings were growing and changing with the times. After a whirlwind first year on the road and recording 3 albums during that short span of time, Greg Gordon left the group and over the course of the next couple of...
by James Hales | May 3, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
For the Downings’ third and final album for 1969 (and the last album of the original group), things really seemed to be gelling nicely for the Downings, as they released a very cohesive sounding album. Produced by Bob MacKenzie, the album has a really nice feel to it...
by James Hales | Apr 26, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Soon after the release of their first album, “Take One”, the Downings signed with Heartwarming Records (a subsidiary of the Benson Company…the same label for such groups as the Speers, Rambos, Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Gaither Trio and others) and they were quickly ushered...
by James Hales | Apr 19, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
1969 was such an eventful year for America and the world. During those 12 months in time, we were heavily involved in the Vietnam War, there was plenty of social unrest across the country, we had Woodstock and peace signs, the first man landed on the moon, Hurricane...
by James Hales | Apr 12, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
Another 2 years would pass before the Rambos released a new album, which would be their last; and how appropriate that their final studio album would be a culmination of over 20 years of music, celebrating the countless songs they brought to the stage. Produced by...
by James Hales | Apr 5, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
For the first time since the early 60’s, the Rambos went 2 years without releasing a new album. Despite that hiatus from recording, Buck, Dottie and Patti were still busy touring off and on and performing on various Christian television outlets, mostly on TBN and PTL....
