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The Inspirations – “Looking For You” (1978)
“Looking For You” remains one of my all-time favorite studio albums by the Inspirations. Is it one of yours? Read all about it!
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The Inspirations – “When I Get Home” (1977)
After releasing 3 iconic albums in 1976, they settled on releasing only 1 album in 1977, titled “When I Get Home”. With its own unique sound and feel, it’s another fantastic album by the Inspirations…
REVIEWS
The Kingsmen – “Anchors Aweigh” (1988)
After 3 live albums in a row, the Kingsmen were back into the studio recording a new stellar studio album, “Anchors Aweigh”. Though recorded in the studio, it still embodied that classic, exciting Kingsmen sound. Check it out…
The Kingsmen – “Stand Up at Opryland USA” (1986)
This live album almost never happened! But despite all the problems they had getting it recorded, it became one of their biggest selling albums! Read all about it!
The Kingsmen – “Better in Person” (1985)
“Better in Person” is the first in a series of 3 consecutive live albums the Kingsmen released between 1985 and 1987. Read all about it…
The Kingsmen – “The Game of Life” (1984)
“The Game of Life” was a unique album for the Kingsmen, but it’s one of my personal favorite studio albums. Check out what I have to say about it and see if you agree!
The Inspirations – “Golden Street Parade” (1975)
“Golden Street Parade” was another outstanding album by the Inspirations, and one of my favorites. Is it one of yours?
The Inspirations – “I’m Taking a Flight” (1975)
“Jesus is Mine” became one of the Inspirations best loved songs, and it is found on this album. Check it out and see what other great songs are found on this 1975 album by the Inspirations.
HISTORY
The Originals: I Know
“I Know” was first heard in 1970, but part of it had been heard many years before.
The Originals: Operator
Who sang “Operator” first? If you say Manhattan Transfer or the Downings, you are wrong. Read the article for the answer!
The Originals: Go Out To The Program
Did you know another group recorded “Go Out To The Program” before the Oak Ridge Quartet?
The Originals: Mary, Did You Know?
Did you know this lyric waited six years for its melody?
The Originals: What A Difference You’ve Made (In My Life)
Ronnie Milsap’s version was not the first.
Record Company Archives
Do SG master recordings still exist, and if so, are they easily found?
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Best Of The 2010s: The Nominees
Check out the nominees!
New Singing News Chart Reporting Procedures Hit A Sour Note With Some SG DJs
Stations must now submit a computer-generated spin count when reporting to the Singing News chart.
Dropping, Dripping, or Streaming
When an album "drops," it's industry slang for saying an album has been released to the public. It's origins come from the newspaper industry, where delivery trucks would drop bundles of newspapers off at news stands on city streets. It's a slang that basically means...
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Love One Another
When I was in my early 20s, there was a young lady that was attending the local college who told me that I should go to college because it teaches how to get along with people. I had to chuckle since I was living with my brother, four sisters, and my mom at the time....
Remind Me of the Cross
This morning, I listened to the Gatlin Brothers' Come Home CD. I was surprised how many of the songs centered around the Cross, but it was exactly what I needed to focus on today. You see, I woke up pretty discouraged. Mornings have been rough this past week, and this...
Someone Like Me
If I lived a million years, I'd still never see how someone like You could love someone like me. ~Mike Payne I wonder if a person can truly be converted if she doesn't understand how truly vile she is without God. Is this why many who grow up in church look the part...
Well Done!
I enjoy reading biographies, especially of preachers and missionaries of years gone by. I think of John Wesley, George Whitefield, D.L. Moody, George Muller. Even if you disagree with their doctrine, you can't deny that they accomplished more for the Kingdom than most...
I Am a Christian
If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen the posts that say, "If you know me, you know that I _______." If I were to ask that question, I expect that some would mention the fact that I like the color pink. Others might comment that I love southern gospel music...
What Happened to Revival?
It wasn't long ago that Christians wished for revival, churches held "revival meetings," pastors would open up the altar after services so that those who were being convicted could come forward and repent of their sins. Although there are churches that still do those...
This Race We Call Life
How does God decide when to call His children Home? It seems like some die way too young while others live to a ripe old age, seemingly accomplishing nothing for the Kingdom. We can quote verses like Romans 8:28, but maybe you find it hard to believe sometimes. For...
The Grass Is Not Always Greener
I believe that the majority of single people long to be married. Most of the single women I know especially wonder why their dreams of "happily ever after" have not come to pass. It is easy to think, What's wrong with me? when the answer is that God may just have a...
Happy New Year 2022!
My brother and I just returned home after dropping our sister off at the airport. She arrived here on Christmas afternoon, and it was a blessing to have her for so long. Because of her visit, though, I haven't had a lot of time to do my end-of-the-year pondering. I...
So Much to Thank Him For
I saw a Facebook post asking people to share their favorite Thanksgiving song. The first song that popped into my mind was "So Much to Thank Him For" which the Spencers and others have recorded. This is a song I intentionally play this time of year and it's also a...
Are You Growing?
If you've ever commented to a child how much they have grown since you last saw them, you probably saw them beam. Every child wants to get bigger and stronger and, although they don't realize they are growing as they go through their days, they love the realization...