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Chủ Nhật, 27 tháng 3, 2016

The Goodmans, Elvis Presley And Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Helen Long


Christian country, rock and hip-hop have become rather popular over the last several decades. Prior to that time, gospel, especially southern gospel had a hold on the faithful. With bands and songs like Hinsons The Lighthouse, groups worked to spread the message of Jesus, hope, faith and love all around the world. The music, while framed in Christianity, has often been enjoyed by people of varying beliefs.

Founded first in 1967, the band and music represent a somewhat nostalgic version of southern gospel. After having performed live for the first time that very same year, the band became better known. If not for having played a revival in Freedom, California, it is unclear as to the whether or not the band would have found success.

While originally known as The Singing Hinsons, then The Original Hinsons, the band shortened its name to the current version years ago. When looking to locate the band, songs, videos or other material online, it is best to search under all configurations of the name. In doing so, fans, listeners and others will locate more albums, songs and other material past and present.

The Lighthouse became the signature song of the group when one of the brothers came back with the title and lyrics on a piece of toilet paper in 1970. After the group discussed the need for new material, Ronny, one of the brothers seem to disappear for several minutes then returned with the song which had apparently been written during a short bathroom visit. While first recorded by The Goodmans, The Hinsons also recorded the song shortly thereafter.

Then, came Elvis, and a rendition that would garner air play on radio stations near and far. After which, the song quickly became a huge hit, with singles hitting the market. As this edition came out during the Viet Nam War, the song also gave hope to a world which often felt all hope was lost at the time. Now, with social networking and video sharing sites, the band The Hinsons and The Lighthouse have been reborn.

Some like the sermons which often accompany live shows while others find the message rather annoying. The group, having once hosted The Gospel Jubilee, a television show in the late 60s early 70s, seem to have better success with regards to studio recordings than live shows. Most believe the lack of interest in concert performances is most likely due to the sermons which often precede the music.

Never say never seems to be the motto of this group. For, even with the lost of interest in live shows, the band went on to release many more albums and recordings. Some of these include the well known songs "Shinin, " and "Look What He's Done For Me, " along with others which many listeners thought had a country and western rather than gospel sound.

There are groups who are well known for a specific genre of music, others which can not be well defined. When it comes to the Hinsons, listeners can now decide by watching videos or listening to audio of songs, past and present. The band, now reformed, hopes many people will listen and find the messages of love and light in the many albums and songs now available for viewing and download.




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