Best of Edwin Hawkins

Track Listings
1. Oh Happy Day    
2. Mine All Mine    
3. All You Need    
4. Listen to the Rain    
5. Praise Him    
6. When You Try    
7. I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me    
8. Early in the Morning    
9. Here's the Reason    
10. I Heard the Voice    

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Oh Happy Day!: The Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
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  • Oh Happy Day!
  • O Happy Day! Yeah!!!!!
  • Great Christain Music
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  • If you can't make it to church..
 Oh Happy Day!: The Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
Edwin Hawkins Singers
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ASIN: B00005MK06
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

  1. Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord
  2. Pray For Peace
  3. Oh Happy Day
  4. Joy, Joy
  5. Give Me A Star
  6. I Shall Be Free
  7. To My Father's House
  8. Someday
  9. Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
  10. Ooh Child
  11. Precious Moments
  12. Late In The Evening
  13. A Long Way To Go
  14. Blowin' In The Wind
  15. I'm Going Through

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Oh Happy Day!.......2007-05-26

I first noticed Edwin Hawkins when I heard "I'm Going Through" on an episode on Homicide Life on the Street - The Complete Season 4, called "For God And Country". I thought at the time that it was an excellent tune but after making a note of the performer, didn't really think much else of it.

Then "Oh Happy Day" turned up recently on TV adverts for chocolate biscuits. I'd heard this one before of course but didn't know who performed it. I certainly didn't realise that it was the same choir who performed the tune I'd noticed on "Homicide" just a few weeks earlier. I immediately knew I had to get my hands on this CD and placed my order.

I'm not a religious person by any means (any more) but there's something about the sound of a gospel choir with its collective voice raised in praise, that just gets to me. I try to rationalise it but fail every time. This is about more than just a bunch of people with very good voices. It's purely emotional and maybe even spiritual. I just love the sound of gospel choirs. It's the main reason I bought The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album. For me, that album is less about Whitney Houston, much more about the Georgia Mass Choir.

And I certainly love the sound of The Edwin Hawkins Singers. "Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord", the album opener, is very moving. "Joy, Joy" I could listen to all day. Other favourites include "Give Me A Star", the jazzy "I Shall Be Free", "To My Father's House", "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul", "Ooh Child", "Precious Memories", "Late In The Evening"...

And of course, "Oh Happy Day" and "I'm Going Through".

In fact, to be honest, I love the entire album. It's called "The Best of The Edwin Hawkins Singers", after all.

5 out of 5 stars O Happy Day! Yeah!!!!!.......2007-03-21

Yeah....couldn't believe I found this....My mom still has the record & used to play when I was a little girl.....I can remember most the songs....love it!!!I'm a music director in our local church and wanted my choir to do this for Easter, I have the perfect soloist.....this song is so filled with the presence of the Lord!.....sounds like the original recording too....

5 out of 5 stars Great Christain Music.......2007-01-10

I've been in love with this song for years. Everytime I forget it, it comes back to the forefront. Most recent was in Sister Act II. I've been to see the Hawkins Singers several times and have always had a blessed and enjoyable experience.

Regis Monahan, BGen, USAF (ret)

5 out of 5 stars AAAAAAAAMENNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-10-15

When you have a rough day the sounds of Edwin Hawkins can lift your spirits! My number one recommendation is OH HAPPY DAY!! It's another one of the songs I am proud to have in my collection! The hand clapping and gospel singing will lift your heart like is does mine! Enjoy!!

5 out of 5 stars If you can't make it to church.........2002-03-05

If you need a spiritual uplift and can't make it to church on a particular Sunday, listen to this an enjoy. Much of the material from this CD comes from another great gospel classic, Edwin Hawkins & co.'s "Oh Happy Day" album from 1968. However, there are some excellent tunes form other later Cd/Albums. The gospel version of the 5 Stairsteps Classic "Ooh Child" is a standout that's comparable to the original (best listened to on a sunny morning to give your day a good start). Tramaine Davis (later Hawkins) solo on "Precious Moments" is also worth the price of admission.

The Hawkins Singer's gospel version of Dylan's "Blowing In the Wind" is one of the best and most inventive interpretations of a Bob Dylan song I've ever heard. The piano, drums, and organ workout during the chorus must be heard to be beleived. But in either case, just buy this wonderful CD if you are in need of spiritual uplift or just a lover of good music.
The Very Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
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    		The Very Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
    The Edwin Hawkins Singers
    Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Camden
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    ASIN: B000024XFT
    Release Date: 1999-01-11

    Tracks:

    1. Oh Happy Day
    2. His Way (My Way)
    3. Lord Don't Move That Moun
    4. Pray For Peace
    5. Blowin In The Wind
    6. I Believe
    7. Jesus Lover Of My Soul
    8. To My Father's House
    9. Children Get Together
    10. Jubilation
    11. Wake Up What's Happening
    12. I Don't Know How To Love
    13. Long Way To Go
    14. Together In Peace
    15. World Is Going To Be A Be
    16. Precious Memories
    17. Someday
    18. Lay Down
    Best of Edwin Hawkins
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    ASIN: B000002T86
    Release Date: 1998-04-10

    Tracks:

    1. Oh Happy Day
    2. Mine All Mine
    3. All You Need
    4. Listen To The Rain
    5. Praise Him
    6. When You Try
    7. I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me
    8. Early In The Morning
    9. Here's The Reason
    10. I Heard The Voice

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Hawkins hits.......1999-12-28

    Be careful; though it's great material, this is a LIVE album. It is not stated anywhere, but it's Hawkins singing his greatest hits in a live setting. Not what I was hoping for.

    5 out of 5 stars makes ya wanna dance!.......1999-06-16

    If James Brown is the godfather of soul then Edwin Hawkins has to be the godfather of Gospel. His music stirrs the soul, makes toes tap, and gets the pulse beating a bit faster. A must have for your gospel collection!
    The Best Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers
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      		The Best Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers
      Edwin Hawkins Singers
      Manufacturer: Capitol
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002ULM
      Release Date: 1997-06-03

      Tracks:

      1. On Happy Day
      2. Jubilation
      3. Someday
      4. Every Man Wants To Be Free
      5. Lean On Me
      6. Ooh Child
      7. I'm Coming Through
      8. Blowin' In The Wind
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        		The Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers: Oh Happy Day
        Edwin Hawkins Singers
        Manufacturer: Sequel Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0000249Y5
        Release Date: 1994-10-24
        The Very Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
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          		The Very Best of the Edwin Hawkins Singers
          Edwin Hawkins
          Manufacturer: Music Club Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00008FG8G
          Release Date: 1998-06-16

          Tracks:

          1. Oh Happy Day
          2. Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)
          3. His Way (My Way)
          4. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
          5. Blowin' in the Wind
          6. Jubilation
          7. To My Father's House
          8. Long Way to Go
          9. I Believe
          10. Precious Memories
          11. I Don't Know How to Love Him
          12. Let Us Go into the House of the Lord
          13. Lord Don't Move That Mountain
          14. Pray for Peace
          15. Children Get Together
          16. I Heard the Voice of Jesus

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