Fantastic sampling of true Southern Gospel music!
10/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As someone who absolutely loves the Gaither Homecoming videos and concerts, this CD provides an excellent selection of wonderful Southern Gospel songs. Recorded by legendary artists from the 50's and 60's, such as Ben Speer and Jake Hess, most of these songs are classics. With the included performances by some of the today's younger stars, like Candy Christmas and Tanya Goodman Sykes, this CD would be a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Ann Downing sounds as great today as she did thirty years ago with The Downings. Janet Paschal's angelic voice brings back memories from her early years with The Nelons. For those of us who could never get enough of that wonderful sound created by the Happy Goodmans, just listen to Rusty's daughter Tanya as she carries the torch. Of course, the real strength of this CD is the unforgettable music written by Bill Gaither, who, with fellow Gaither Vocal Band members Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, and David Phelps, have included several memorable cuts. For anyone new to Southern Gospel music, this CD would be a great place to start."