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....
by James Hales | Mar 29, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
1979 brought us some trailblazing albums in the SG genre…”Feelings” by the Rex Nelon Singers, “Better Hurry Up” by the Goodmans and “Prime” by the Hinsons. You can add the Rambos’ “Crossin’ Over” album to that list, as it’s the most creative and progressive album to...
by James Hales | Mar 22, 2023 | LP Review, Reviews
When 1978 rolled around, this latest album by the Rambos, uniquely titled, “Queen of Paradise”, introduced us to a new look and sound for the group. Around the time this album came out, Reba released her 6th solo album, “The Lady is a Child” (which was kind of a...