With hovie lister the statesmen quartet sings with hovie lister. Timelife album discography, part 36 both sides now. The happy sound of the statesmen quartet with hovie lister. Ag publicity has just announced that the statesmen quartet is making a comeback. Recorded in late 1959, this rca victor album captures the statesmen quartet in a live concert at the ryman auditorium with their still fairly new tenor, rosie rozell. Ftd elvis collectors label classic elvis albums on cd. Jake hess, doy ott, big chief jim wetherington, and hovie lister round out the personnel. The statesmen quartet was founded in 1948 by pianist and owner hovie lister. Find vitamin string quartet discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic.
Get all the lyrics to songs on the statesmen quartet with hovie lister and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The statesmen quartet were an american southern gospel music group founded in 1948 by baptist minister hovie lister. This one however, had a lot more staying power than any of the others. Several boxed sets have been laurelled with awards and the.
Jesus said it, i believe it its really so with hovie lister the statesmen quartet. Listen to albums and songs from the statesmen quartet. When i got saved with hovie lister the statesmen quartet. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this wikipedia article constitutes fair use. Howell gave lister the airtime and the statesmen quartet debuted on wcon radio in october of 1948 with mosie lister lead, bobby strickland tenor, bervin kendrick baritone, and gordon hill bass. Search peerless quartet on recordings are available for online listening. American quartet vocal group discography of american. The statesmen quartet with hovie lister the happy sound of the. The statesmen quartet were an american southern gospel group started by hovie lister. It showcases a short lived 19661967, but excellent version of the statesmen quartet with roy mcneil singing lead. Thats either because we havent got it finished or we havent found anything about this artist yet. The statesmen quartet was a southern gospel music group founded in 1948 by hovie lister. Statesmen quartet, ivan parker, jake hess, jack toney, hovie lister and doug young happy rhythm live performance. Bear family probably did not invent the boxed cd compilation, but set defining standards worldwide.
One of the statesmen quartets 2,098and growing facebook fans, mr. The statesmen quartet the statesmen quartet two classic albums music. Hovie lister born september 17, 1926, greenville, south carolina, usa died december 28, 2001 was an american gospel musician, baptist minister, and politician. A late quartet 1 hours and 45 minutes movie 2012 after a classical string quartets 25 years of success, peter, the cellist and oldest member, decides that he must retire when he learns he has parkinsons disease. Many recognize the statesmen as southern gospel musics standard bearer. The best of the statesmen quartetoop gospel album at the best online prices at ebay. The statesmen quartet, ill meet you by the river, album. Complete your the statesmen quartet, hovie lister collection. This is the second album of songs by the sensational group of handsome young men who.
The statesmen quartet, hovie lister songs of faith discogs. The statesmen quartet also known as hovie lister and the statesmen quartet were an american southern gospel music group founded in 1948 by baptist minister hovie lister. Gospel music hall of fame 1998 about the group sorry to say we dont have anything here for you to read about the statesmen quartet. The statesmen quartet the statesmen quartet two classic albums amazon. Find the statesmen quartet discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Winning critical acclaim throughout their career, the statesmen may well have been, as many experts in the gospel field have claimed, the best quartet that gospel music has ever had. Statesmen quartet hovie lister and the statesmen cd album. Peerless quartet vocal group discography of american. God loves american people, standing on the promises with hovie lister, sing brother sing, showers of blessings, in gospel country, top tracks. The statesmen lyrics all the great songs and their lyrics from the statesmen on lyrics. They began performing as a group in 1948 in atlanta, georgia.
Music profile for the statesmen quartet, formed 1948. Music profile for the all american quartet, formed 1946. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. This last series of recordings by the statesmen, cut shortly before rev. Dewayne friend, guitar rosie rozelle, high tenor, jake hess, lead, doy ott, baritone, big chief jim. Apart from lister, who played piano, and hess, its other members were tommy thompson bass, ed hill baritone, r d rozell tenor and budd bunton original lead singer. Hovie lister and the statesmen songs brills gift for creating beautiful melodies and lush arrangements is evident on the first original, all that you are, which he cowrote with his longtime collaborator, another emmy award winning writer, david barrett. Nashville, tennessee january 20, 2016 during the heyday of gospel music one group stood out above all the rest. The statesmen quartet the statesmen quartet vol l a1. Along with the blackwood brothers, the statesmen quartet was considered the most. Statesmen quartet, ivan parker, jake hess, jack toney, hovie lister and doug young happy rhythm christian music videos. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from statesmen quartet. Along with the blackwood brothers, the statesmen quartet is considered the most successful and influential gospel quartet of the 1950s during the first years, the group underwent several member changes, which included singers like james big chief wetherington, denver crumpler, jake hess, doy ott, hovie.
Mcneil is the only member from the 1960s who is still living. On saturday, the 10th, the statesmen chorus provided the entertainment for the citizens of tomball to help recognize the heroism and contributions of first responders to the safety and security of all of us. Statesmen quartet music, videos, stats, and photos. The statesmen the statesmen quartet with hovie lister. The members of the original group are no longer around, but hovie walker whose namesake was hovie lister is putting together a group, which he says will have the same class and quality of sound as the old statesmen that everyone loved. The high quality is loved by fans and critics alike. By praguefrank, michel ruppli, kurt rokitta, mario manciotti sessions 18 august 1949 no. One group stood for class and quality seemingly put together by god himself. The statesmen quartet sing with hovie lister liner notes lyrics. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. Find vitamin string quartet discography, albums and singles on allmusic.
Founded in 1948 by hovie lister, the statesmen were known as one of the. Bear family cd boxsets made in high quality deluxe editions. God loves american people, standing on the promises with hovie lister, sing brother sing, showers of. The statesmen chorus performed at the city of tomballs remembrance of the tenth anniversary of 911. The statesmen the statesmen quartet sing with hovie. Hovie listers passing in 2001, showcases some of the smoothest harmony and tightest instrumentation ive ever heard, and in my opinion, will stand as a benchmark for aspiring groups for years to come. Rosie rozell jake hess hovie lister doy ott jim wetherington big chief. They switched to rca victor in 1954, recording more than 30 albums during their years with that company. The statesmen quartet, later known simply as the statesmen were originally formed in 1948 by hovie lister. Cd boxsets made in high quality deluxe editions by bear family records.
Albums include all day singin at the dome, this ole house ive been with jesus, and faith unlocks the door my heart is a chapel. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Revival of the statesmen quartet homecoming magazine. This is the second album of songs by the sensational group of handsome young men who have achieved a place in the hearts of. Statesmen quartet, ivan parker, jake hess, jack toney. The classic country collection by mike callahan, david edwards, and patrice eyries last update.
The statesman quartet was formed in 1948 by hovie lister. The statesmen quartet sing with hovie lister liner notes genius. Elvis performs with the statesman quartet at ellis auditorium july. Search american quartet on recordings are available for online listening. See more ideas about southern gospel music, gospel music and sing to the lord. What a savior, happy rhythmthats enough, i wanna rock my soul all day singing at the dome, sweet, sweet spirit with hovie lister, every time i feel the spirit with hovie lister, monthly. Along with the blackwood brothers, the statesmen quartet were considered the most successful and influential gospel quartet of the 1950s and 1960s and had a wide influence on artists during that time from the gospel, country, pop, and rock and roll genre. The happy sound of the statesmen quartet with hovie lister, an album by the statesmen quartet on spotify. Along with the blackwood brothers, the statesmen quartet were considered the most successful and influential gospel quartet of the 1950s and 1960s and had a wide influence on artists during that time from the gospel, country. February 18, 2008 yet another in the seemingly endless parade of country series from timelife.
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