The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce that the long awaited single from The Soul Stirrers, “The Love Of God” featuring Floyd Taylor (Son of Johnnie Taylor) and “Stand By Me Father” was mailed to Gospel, Urban, & Blues radio nationally on last week.
Say the name ‘Soul Stirrers’, not just in gospel circles, but in the wide world of R&B and Rock and there is instant recognition. The Soul Stirrers, as pioneers, trendsetters and trailblazers, have inspired and brought joy to church congregations, concert hall audiences and festival-goers for a remarkable eight decades. Former Soul Stirrers renowned vocal giants include Rebert H. Harris, Sam Cooke, J. J. Farley, and Johnnie Taylor. At times during their rich history, the Soul Stirrers featured vocalists Paul Foster, Martin Jacox and Julius Cheeks. Honored in 1989 by the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as one of ‘Rock’s Early Influences’, the Soul Stirrers are justifiably remembered as one of gospel music’s premier vocal quartets. The good news for their many longtime admirers and fans is that the Soul Stirrers are back with a brand new album.
Appropriately titled, ‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’, the Malaco Records project focuses on many of the great classics along with a few new future classics that have kept The Soul Stirrers at the forefront of traditional gospel since their 1926 formation by Silas Roy Crain. The line-up for ‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’ consists of longtime member LeRoy Crume who first joined the Stirrers in 1955, brother Arthur Crume who began playing guitar with the group in 1965, Eddie Huffman, a Soul Stirrer off and on since 1973, Willie Rogers, a member at different times since 1965, and Rev. Luther Gamble, who first joined the group in 1974.
“The Love Of God,” originally cut by The Soul Stirrers during the late Johnnie Taylor’s tenure with them from 1957-1961, it is fitting that the soul music great’s son Floyd Taylor is the featured guest vocalist on this new version of the song. Floyd Taylor, echoing his father’s soulful vocals on lead, the song is given new life.
“Stand By Me, Father,” opening with the finely-crafted harmonies always associated with The Soul Stirrers, this 2008 reading of a longtime perennial in the group’s repertoire is delivered with faithful respect to the original version. The lead by Eddie Huffman echoes the memorable vocal approach of Sam Cooke, who co-wrote the song with longtime manager and associate, J.W. Alexander and Herman Parker.
‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’ is far is another milestone in a career that has truly helped shape both traditional and contemporary Gospel as well as Rock & Roll for decades. It is a timely reminder of The Soul Stirrers’ stature in the genre, a welcome return for longtime fans, and a wonderful introduction of the timeless group to a whole new generation.
“A Soul Stirring Reunion” will be available in stores on September 23, 2008 or go to www.malaco.com to pre order your copy today.
Peace & Truth!
D.A. Johnson
Say the name ‘Soul Stirrers’, not just in gospel circles, but in the wide world of R&B and Rock and there is instant recognition. The Soul Stirrers, as pioneers, trendsetters and trailblazers, have inspired and brought joy to church congregations, concert hall audiences and festival-goers for a remarkable eight decades. Former Soul Stirrers renowned vocal giants include Rebert H. Harris, Sam Cooke, J. J. Farley, and Johnnie Taylor. At times during their rich history, the Soul Stirrers featured vocalists Paul Foster, Martin Jacox and Julius Cheeks. Honored in 1989 by the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame as one of ‘Rock’s Early Influences’, the Soul Stirrers are justifiably remembered as one of gospel music’s premier vocal quartets. The good news for their many longtime admirers and fans is that the Soul Stirrers are back with a brand new album.
Appropriately titled, ‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’, the Malaco Records project focuses on many of the great classics along with a few new future classics that have kept The Soul Stirrers at the forefront of traditional gospel since their 1926 formation by Silas Roy Crain. The line-up for ‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’ consists of longtime member LeRoy Crume who first joined the Stirrers in 1955, brother Arthur Crume who began playing guitar with the group in 1965, Eddie Huffman, a Soul Stirrer off and on since 1973, Willie Rogers, a member at different times since 1965, and Rev. Luther Gamble, who first joined the group in 1974.
“The Love Of God,” originally cut by The Soul Stirrers during the late Johnnie Taylor’s tenure with them from 1957-1961, it is fitting that the soul music great’s son Floyd Taylor is the featured guest vocalist on this new version of the song. Floyd Taylor, echoing his father’s soulful vocals on lead, the song is given new life.
“Stand By Me, Father,” opening with the finely-crafted harmonies always associated with The Soul Stirrers, this 2008 reading of a longtime perennial in the group’s repertoire is delivered with faithful respect to the original version. The lead by Eddie Huffman echoes the memorable vocal approach of Sam Cooke, who co-wrote the song with longtime manager and associate, J.W. Alexander and Herman Parker.
‘A Soul Stirring Reunion’ is far is another milestone in a career that has truly helped shape both traditional and contemporary Gospel as well as Rock & Roll for decades. It is a timely reminder of The Soul Stirrers’ stature in the genre, a welcome return for longtime fans, and a wonderful introduction of the timeless group to a whole new generation.
“A Soul Stirring Reunion” will be available in stores on September 23, 2008 or go to www.malaco.com to pre order your copy today.
Peace & Truth!
D.A. Johnson
Executive Director of Gospel
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