by James Hales | Jun 22, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
The Hinsons started singing together in 1967 and came from humble beginnings out in California. Forming out of necessity to provide the music at the little “storefront” church where they were raised, they eventually would start traveling to area churches and honing...
by James Hales | Jun 15, 2022 | LP Review, Reviews
“The Reunion”. I love that title. Many artists have released reunion recordings under the title, “Reunion” or “Reunited”, etc. But this reunion was bigger than life! It wasn’t just “A” reunion…this was “THE” reunion! The cover adorned in beautiful shades of purple...
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...
