The Heavenly Stars
Old Time Religion
SONO 6009
The Songs:
1. Old Time
Religion
2. Amazing
Grace
3. I'll Fly
Away
4. Swing Low,
Sweet Chariot
5. I'm So Glad
6. Go, Tell
It On The Mountain
7. Oh, Happy
Day
8. Battle Hymn
of the Republic
9. When The
Saints Go Marching In
10. Whole World In His Hand
11. Just A Closer Walk With Thee
12. Down By The Riverside
13. Old Rugged Cross
14. When He Calls Me
15. Roll, Jordan, Roll
The Singers & Players:
Alvin J. Johnson: Guitar, Vocals.
Marvin J. Chaney: Guitar, Vocals.
John L. Growe: Vocals.
Henry Austin: Vocals.
Sanders Jones: Vocals.
Frank Birden: Vocals.
Cleveland Growe: Vocals
Joseph J. Johnson: Drums.
Harold Harry: Piano.
Will Norflin: Organ.
Frank Thompson: Bass.
Richard Glass: Saxophone.
The Heavenly Stars Gospel singers are one of the most dynamic
and soul stirring male groups
in spiritual music today. The
group has been around for sometime
and still retain their enthusiasm with a smooth, warm sound. God has truly smiled on the group for
they are loved by young and old everywhere. Now, with their worldwide touring schedule, the Heavenly Stars
are becoming an international favorite. With the capable and inspirational leadership of "Big"
Al Johnson, they bring hope, peace and joy to those that are oppressed and
inspiration to all. Praise God!
Harold Harry
Producer's note:
This compilation of songs is intended to give the listener
a firm foundation in the roots of Gospel music. The songs were chosen to show the abilities of the group and
their belief in staying within the tradition that keeps the music alive to
each new generation. The Heavenly
Stars bring fresh life to these songs that are loved by many. Every song has a message and a meaning
that may be different to the individual listener, but the thought is the same:
With the spirit of Christ, all is possible. This is a recording that you can listen to many times and still
feel the life that the Heavenly Stars breathe into songs that are a part of
the fabric of inspirational music the world over.
GJE