THE LATEST
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.
#NewsNuggets: 12-13-24
Promotions and new hires at Sun/Gaither and MORE in this week’s #NewsNuggets!
The Kingsmen – “The Judgement” (1989)
With some personnel changes happening in the Kingsmen, “The Judgement” was a bit of a transitional recording for the Kingsmen, yielding one of their most unique and most remembered songs in their entire repertoire! Check out my review, and let me know your thoughts!
#NewsNuggets: 12-6-24
A new Christmas album and more in this week’s #NewsNuggets!
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…
REVIEWS
The Downings – “Birthplace” (1977)
1977 brought us the final album by the Downings, which was basically a “full on” contemporary album that was way ahead of its time for Southern Gospel Music! Check it out…
The Downings – “Spiritfest” (1976)
One of the most unique and progressive albums released during the 70s was the Downings’ 1976 album, “Spiritfest”. Take a moment and read about this trailblazing album…
The Downings – “Praise Him!” (1975)
In 1975, the Downings released a phenomenal live recording entitled, “Praise Him!”. This album contained it all…excitement, soaring vocals, driving music, great songs and pure energy! Read all about it…
The Downings – “I Feel So Good About It” (1974)
1974 saw the Downings releasing one of the most amazing and phenomenal albums of the 70’s for gospel music! Featuring unique brass and string arrangements, this was one of the greatest albums the Downings every released!
The Kingsmen – “Live…Naturally” (1981)
“Live…Naturally” was one of the greatest live albums ever made! What began as a single LP, ended up being a double album! Read all about the happenings that fall evening in October 1980…it’s all the stuff that legendary recordings are made of!
CD Review: Poet Voices – “King Jesus: A Tribute To The Gospel Music Of The Oak Ridge Boys”
Poet Voices pays homage to one of the most well-known quartets in music history.
HISTORY
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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!
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
Audio Data Compression vs Dynamic Range Compression
Consider this an effort to try to clear the air a bit and help you understand why I’m complaining (well, why I’m complaining about this, anyway).
CD Review: Various Artists – Fanny Crosby/Newly Discovered Hymns & Songs
In 2016, a CD was released on the Integrity label titled Blessed Assurance: The New Hymns Of Fanny Crosby. I reviewed it and rated it at 3 stars, concluding that review by observing, "It’s too bad the producers did not make it a goal to present these new/old songs in...
A Conversation with Gerald Wolfe
Kyle Boreing talks to Gerald Wolfe about different aspects of the gospel music industry.
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
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#NewsNuggets: 11-8-19
Christmas starts in November now. The latest issue of News Nuggets reflects that trend.
Don’t Take God’s Mercy for Granted
When I deserved justice, He gave me mercyWhen bonds held me fast, He set me freeNow my one goal in life's to liveFor the day that I can giveGive Him thanks for the day He showed mercy to me* Have you ever had a word come up over and over in your studies that you...
Have You Been Changed?
"If he can make a change in me, He can make a change in you." These words from the Cathedrals' song "He Made a Change" got me thinking this morning. Every true Christian should be able to look back and "see where He brought me from to where I am today." Even if you...