Black Vocal Groups

Jimmy Outler was ex-lead of The Soul Stirrers during the 1960s, and he, in my opinion, will go down as an underrated gospel lead! After leaving the Soul Stirrers, he recorded songs with the Brooklyn All-Stars, one in which was released as a single -- "How Long Has It Been?" Another song he recorded with the All-Stars is "I Need The Lord". With his Sam Cooke-like vocals, he "Cookes" the song to the highest caliber. In this song, the singer talks about his struggles in his life in general terms. However he realizes that he was in the wrong, so he needs the Lord to try to save him. Although the song's theme is sad, it does not stop Outler from singing this song! Jimmy Outler -- Underrated Gospel Singer!

- The Clefs Of Calvary sings "Jesus Works A Miracle". - Led by James E. Phelps. - Written by Ezell Wilkins.

- The Trumpeteers sings "Where Shall I Go?". - Written and led by Joseph Johnson. - Part of the Ace compilation "Best of King Gospel".

- The Pilgrim Travelers sings a previously unreleased take of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". - Written by Charles C. Converse and Joseph Scriven. - Part of the "Walking Rhythm" Specialty collection.

- The Dixie Humming Birds sings "The Holy Baby". - AKA - "Children Go Where I Send Thee". - Arr. by Ira Tucker, Beachery Thompson, James Davis, and William Bobo. - Leads by Ira Tucker and William Bobo (bass).

The Trumpeteers sings "The Last Supper". Led by Joseph Johnson.

The Highway QC's - My Cry.   Led by James Davis.   Part of the Collectables compilation "This Is My Light"

Here are some pictures of The Highway QC's recordings on VeeJay Records. There will be music links under each picture. Click on the links and donate at paypal.me/jkjackso31 for your support of the Black Vocal Groups!   Source: http://www.recordconnexion.nl/start.html     The Highway QC's - Pray The Highway QC's - Somewhere To Lay My Head The Highway QC's - I Dreamed That Heaven Was Like This The Highway QC's - He Lifted My Burdens  The Highway QC's - There's Something On My Mind The Highway QC's - Teach Me The Highway QC's - Working On The Building The Highway QC's - Child Of God The Highway QC's - Behold Thy Mother 

The Highway QC's - Done Got Over.   Arranged by Spencer Taylor and A. Flowers.   Credited as Public Domain.   Lead by Spencer Taylor.   Personally, This is one of my favorite songs! You can hear Johnnie Taylor in the background vocals and the guitar chords are so rock and roll-influenced, which explains that gospel music in the late 40's to 50's influenced roll and roll music.   Don't forget to donate at the sidebar or at this link at paypal.me/jkjackso31 !   Other websites to follow: Facebook: facebook.com/jkjackson31 Twitter: twitter.com/blckvocalgroups Instagram: instagram.com/blckvocalgroups     

The Southern Bell Singers sings "The Tragedy of Kennedy", a song giving tribute to former late President John F. Kennedy. This song was released 1 month after the assassination of Kennedy. Although I'm not a big fan of him, this is still a great song! Give it a listen!   Also, don't forget to donate in support of the Black Vocal Groups blog in the sidebar!   Another thing, Black Vocal Groups has a Twitter and Instagram! Twitter: twitter.com/blckvocalgroups Instagram: instagram.com/blckvocalgroups

  The Highway QC's - I Don't Want To Be Lost.   Lead by Spencer Taylor.   I just found this song on YouTube this morning, and Taylor's voice and the guitar cords are so amazing! (which I think Arthur Crume is playing the guitar)   Feel free to donate to PayPal in the sidebar! 

- The Chosen Gospel Singers sings "Family Prayer". - Written by Emma L. Jackson. - Part of the Specialty collection "The Lifeboat".

- The Five Blind Boys with Archie Brownlee sings Our Father (Which Art In Heaven). - Lead by Archie Brownlee. - Based on "The Lord Prayer". - Composed - Don D. Robey (Founder of Peacock Records). - AKA - "The Jackson Harmoneers"

- The Five Blind Boys, with Archie Brownlee and Rev. Purcell Perkins sings "Somewhere Listening For My Name". - Written and Arranged by Archie Brownlee. - Lead by Archie Brownlee and Rev. Purcell Perkins

- The Highway Q. Cs (Johnnie Taylor) sings I Dreamed That Heaven Was Like This. - Written and Composed by Johnnie Taylor, Spencer Taylor (no relation). - Recorded in 1956.

- The Spirit of Memphis Quartet sings I'll Tell It. - Lead by Silas Steele. - Written by Thomas A. Dorsey. (no idea why it show Kenneth Morris, but Dorsey wrote the song.) - Recorded in 1955.

Thomas A. Dorsey with R.H. Harris - Thy Servant's Prayer Amen. Part of the 1973 album "Precious Lord: New Recordings of the Great Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey". Written by Thomas A. Dorsey. Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_Lord:_New_Recordings_of_the_Great_Songs_of_Thomas_A._Dorsey Precious Lord: New Recordings of the Great Songs of Thomas A. Dorsey is a 1973 album by Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey. The recording features Dorsey's account of his life, as well as contemporary performances of his greatest works. Composer of many enduring gospel classics, Dorsey is considered to be the Father of Gospel Music. In 2002, the Library of Congress honored the album by adding it to the United States National Recording Registry.

- Alternate take of By and By from the complication "Shine On Me". - Arranged by S. R. Crain and R. H. Harris - By and By (We'll Understand It Better By and By) - Written By Charles A. Tindley - My YT channels: -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7j8mxn3tCW_fBtiSy9TNuw -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dITDOBcndLthsuKLGrCJA

- The Soul Stirrers sings Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone, featuring Sam Cooke and Paul Foster. - Traditional (Composer). - Arranged by Sam Cooke.

The Soul Stirrers (With Sam Cooke) sings Let Me Go Home. Composer - Traditional. Arranged by S. R. Crain (Roy Crain, Sr).