by James Hales | Nov 30, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
1968 was an interesting time. We were engaged in conflict in Vietnam, civil unrest was wreaking havoc across the nation, the Beatles iconic “White Album” was released and the Rambos came out with one of their biggest selling albums, “The Soul Singing Rambos”. It was a...
by James Hales | Nov 22, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
“Gospel Ballads” was one of the first records I ever heard by the Rambos, and I was completely enamored with this album as a kid, and it’s one of my all-time favorite Rambo recordings. Filled with wonderful and lush orchestrations, it’s simply a beautifully done...
by James Hales | Nov 16, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After an eventful and whirlwind first year under the Benson umbrella, things seemed to have settled down by 1966, when the Rambos recorded their “Come Spring” album. This was the first album by the group that featured strings. By this point, Dottie had released 2 solo...
by James Hales | Nov 9, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
After 2 moderately successful albums with Warner Brothers, the group signed a recording and publishing agreement with the Benson Company and Heartwarming Records. 1965 was an exciting and unique year for the Gospel Echoes, as within the span of a year, Heartwarming...
by James Hales | Nov 2, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Welcome to our latest series as we review the music of the Rambos. Since the Rambos/Gospel Echoes recorded over 25+ records, I decided the take the first couple of weeks to review some of their earlier albums together. This week I am reviewing the 2 albums they...
by James Hales | Oct 26, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
It was a happy day when I heard the news that the original Hinsons were getting back together for a recording and national tour. In April of 1993, the “One More Hallelujah” Tour came to Charlotte, North Carolina at the auditorium on the old PTL property…the same stage...
