The Cathedrals - The Best Of The Cathedrals

Monday 1st September 2003
The Cathedrals - The Best Of The Cathedrals
The Cathedrals - The Best Of The Cathedrals

STYLE: Southern Gospel
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 7517-7274
LABEL: Spring House SHD2409
FORMAT: CD Album
RRP: £4.99

Reviewed by Paul Davis

This is by my calculation the very first British release by this prime time, quality USA gospel quartet and ironically probably their last after a career of something like 30 years or more on “the gospel road.” The Cathedrals’ first class recording artistry is evident in these 19 classy recordings (by George Younce, Glen Payne, Scott Fowler and Ernie Haase - and pianist, Roger Bennett) taken from the Gaither ‘Homecoming Friends’ videos. Just listen to the piano wizardry and the boys’ phenomenal vocal harmony acrobatics. Even if it is late in the day, 19 tracks released in the UK like this is a lesser miracle! Highly recommended, here’s a march past of the best of a genre that inspired the Statler Brothers and Oak Ridge Boys to follow their trade! Generally, sadly overlooked in the UK, Southern gospel quartet groups were the first Christian performers to secure secular recording contracts with the major USA record companies.

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Sample Track Listing:
1. This Old House - When The Saints Go Marching Home [Listen]
2. Trying To Get A Glimpse [Listen]
3. Life Will Be Sweeter Some Day [Listen]

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Product Description
From their debut in 1964 with George Younce and Glen Payne to their farewell tour in 1999, The Cathedrals were one of gospel music's premier groups. Showcasing their most memorable performances plus never-before-seen footage, this collection is a must for all Cathedral's fans. Includes: 'He made a change, I'll have a new life'.

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