Odds and Ends
There's not much to report from the southern gosple genre these days. Once upon a time, Gold City, the Kingsmen, Palmetto State, and various Gaither groups were releasing CD's to rave reviews, but no more. Let's hope for better times. Yes, I know Gold City relesed Moment of Truth, but I haven't been able to secure a copy yet. Maybe soon.
These days, I've been listening to a lot of music, but I recently downloaded Glen Campbell's new release called "Meet Glen Campbell." Campbell is 72, and despite his failings with alcohol professed to be a born again Christian. This time, he's covering a lot of modern pop stuff and it works. The album sounds like one of his very successful pop albums from the 70's and you have to admit he still has the chops to deliver a song. For you southern gosple fans, check out "Jesus." Not a bad song at all. And it's sung brilliantly. I've hard (from the horse's outh) that he is planning another album with the legendary Jimmy Webb in the near future. That should be something to watch for.
I don't know if it's still available, but if you happen to see Webb's "The Animal's Christmas" at your local CD store (if they still exist these days), pick up a copy. It's just the best modern Christmas present you'll ever give yourself. Simply put, Webb is the greatest songwriter of the last half of the 20th Century, and his arranging skills are second to none. It features Amy Grant and Art Garfunkel and is wonderful.
Finally, have a wonderful, blessed Christmas and I'll see you after the first of the year.
These days, I've been listening to a lot of music, but I recently downloaded Glen Campbell's new release called "Meet Glen Campbell." Campbell is 72, and despite his failings with alcohol professed to be a born again Christian. This time, he's covering a lot of modern pop stuff and it works. The album sounds like one of his very successful pop albums from the 70's and you have to admit he still has the chops to deliver a song. For you southern gosple fans, check out "Jesus." Not a bad song at all. And it's sung brilliantly. I've hard (from the horse's outh) that he is planning another album with the legendary Jimmy Webb in the near future. That should be something to watch for.
I don't know if it's still available, but if you happen to see Webb's "The Animal's Christmas" at your local CD store (if they still exist these days), pick up a copy. It's just the best modern Christmas present you'll ever give yourself. Simply put, Webb is the greatest songwriter of the last half of the 20th Century, and his arranging skills are second to none. It features Amy Grant and Art Garfunkel and is wonderful.
Finally, have a wonderful, blessed Christmas and I'll see you after the first of the year.
posted by Ronnie Flamingo at 11:08 PM
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