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Deadly awful stuff, a sacrilege

Edjucaided Redneck | Appalachian Kentucky | 08/23/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Please note what I'm writing here applies only to Vol 1 of "The best of the Hee Haw Gospel Quarter." I haven't heard Vol 2.Some cretin, with the first volume, decided to add electric guitar and piano to all the cuts, and in the process of doing so, destroyed all the authenticity of what began as masterful renditions of traditional church music. Once upon a time I owned all the HHGQ albums --seems like there were at least six of them-- on cassette, and when they either wore out or were borrowed and never returned I bought Vol one of "The Best of..." I've seldom, if ever, been so disappointed in a music purchase. Doesn't deserve any stars at all, but Amazon insists on at least one.I gave the CD to my sister, who is not a particularly discerning listener, and to be honest, she loves it. But if you think Vol 1 of "The Best of the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet"represents what used to be played on the TV show, you'll be sadly mistaken."

COUNTRY GOSPEL AT ITS BEST

Larry Profitt | Retired | 08/31/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is REAL Country Gospel at its BEST. The CD is absolutely fantastic. Song after song brings back fond memories of the Hee Haw television program. The music will lift your spirit and provides comfort for the troubles of the past as well as courage for the challenges of today. The richness and quality of the music was not "mixed" out in the studio. It is just like having Buck, Roy, Grandpa Jones and Kenny sitting on your front porch singing these songs just for you. If you like Country Music, Country Gospel or are a Hee Haw fan this is a MUST HAVE CD. You won't be sorry you made the purchase...I'm not!!!!"

What happened to the original recordings?

Larry Profitt | 08/14/2001

(1 out of 5 stars)

"The producers seemed to desire money rather than the genuine. What's an electric guitar doing in the background? Are the singers really the original four? There's little in the music industry that promotes the genuine. I give this CD one star."