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Recording Oddities: “We’ll Fix It In Post!”
Post-production editing usually is not super obvious. That doesn’t mean that there aren’t some rather glaring examples of obvious fixing going on….
NewsNuggets: 1-2-26
Group changes for Dayton Gay, Brian Alvey, and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “Silver Anniversary” (1989)
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! As we resume our series on the Inspirations, the next album we come to is their 1989 recording, “Silver Anniversary”. Though no songs charted for this album, it was a classy representation of their music at the time. Check it out…
NewsNuggets: 12-26-25
A new lead singer for the Perrys and MORE in NewsNuggets!
Merry Christmas!
…and a Happy New Year!
REVIEWS
The Kingsmen – “Beyond the Clouds” (1996)
1996 brought more changes to the Kingsmen, including Hamill’s retirement, which concluded a remarkable era for the Kingsmen. Read all about it in this latest article highlighting their “Beyond the Clouds” recording.
The Kingsmen – “Georgia Live” (1995)
With live albums pretty much going by the wayside, this would be the last mainline live recording the Kingsmen would release. Check it out!
The Kingsmen – “Ridin’ High” (1994)
“Ridin’ High” was one of the most popular recordings during this era of the Kingsmen, and boasting a #1, the Kingsmen were definitely “Ridin’ High”!
The Kingsmen – “New Life” (1993)
1993 saw the Kingsmen enjoying a “New Life” as they ushered in a new era. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “Is That Footsteps That I Hear?” (1981)
1981 brought the Inspirations one of the best known and best loved songs, with the title song, “Is That Footsteps That I Hear”. Read all about it!
The Inspirations – “Singing in the Smokies…Live” (1980) / “Second Helpin’” (1981)
1980 and 1981 saw the Inspirations releasing 2 live albums, both recorded the same night during the 1980 summer session of the Singing in the Smokies. 2 very different live albums, showing the unique shades of music by the Inspirations.
HISTORY
The Originals: Mary, Did You Know?
Did you know this lyric waited six years for its melody?
The Originals: Jesus Is Coming Soon
Who recorded it first?
The Originals: Look For Me At Jesus’ Feet
Let’s revisit The Calvarymen of West Virginia for another installment of The Originals.
The Originals: How Great Thou Art
Did you know “How Great Thou Art” went through three languages before it was translated into English?
Record Company Archives
Do SG master recordings still exist, and if so, are they easily found?
The Originals: A Wonderful Time Up There
Who recorded “Gospel Boogie” first?
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Best Of The 2010s: Top Fan
Many of the top artists in Southern Gospel took part in selecting the Top Fan of the past decade!
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.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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...
Getting to Know You
This week, I would like to do something different. For the last few years, you all have gotten to know me a bit as I've shared some of my joys and struggles and what God is teaching me through both. Now I would appreciate getting to know my readers. This would help me...
#NewsNuggets: 1-19-18
A new video and more in this week’s News Nuggets!
Are You Truly Following?
Lead me, Lord, I'll follow anywhere you open up the door Let me know Your wisdom; show me things I've never seen before Many of us have sung this, but I wonder how many will truly go anywhere God opens the door. For myself, I like comfort. I want to know what to...
Submit to God
But this command I gave them: "Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you." But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the...
We Serve A Mighty God
"Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will be our...
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...