by James Hales | Jun 8, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
It appears that with this latest…and last…album by the Goodmans, they returned to more of a Southern Gospel sound. Utilizing the same producer (Joe Huffman) as with “Goin’ Higher”, they were still blazing trails with this latest album, as the song selection,...
by James Hales | Jun 2, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
This early 1982 release was an interesting recording in that it featured the current vocal line-up with the original music tracks of these classic Goodman tunes from the 1970’s. Featuring songs that were originally recorded between 1973 and 1978, it’s a unique...
by James Hales | May 25, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Upon Howard and Vestal’s departure in 1980, Rusty and Sam re-grouped utilizing Rusty’s daughter, Tanya (who was already a part of the group, at least on a part time basis) and bringing back a familiar face and voice, Johnny Cook. No new music was released by the group...
by James Hales | May 18, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
“Better Hurry Up” was the most unique recording the Happy Goodmans ever released. Sadly, this 1979 recording would be the last recorded effort for Howard, Sam, Rusty and Vestal, as a collective unit, until The Reunion was released in 1990. Recorded at Woodland Sound...
by James Hales | May 11, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
Sometime in mid to late 1977, Johnny Cook had returned to the Goodmans, as had Eddie Crook, upon Johnny Minick’s departure. After their return to the group, work began on this recording, which was probably their biggest musical endeavor to date, and it was a slight...
by James Hales | May 4, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
We have finally come to the album that is my all-time favorite album. From the very first time I heard it, I fell in love with this record. I literally have it so engrained on my brain that I can just about quote all the monologue of the entire album from beginning to...
