Country Gospel Today

Track Listings

1. Butterfly Kisses - Raybon Brothers

2. Doctor Jesus - Ken Mellons

3. Cain's Blood - 4 Runner

4. River of Jordan - Ricky Skaggs

5. Praise Him - T. Graham Brown

6. John the Revelator - The Fairfield Four, Lee Roy Parnell

7. Daddy and Home - Tanya Tucker

8. Standing by the Bedside of a Neighbor - The Cox Family

9. Mary, Did You Know? - Kathy Mattea

10. Walking in Jerusalem - Diamond Rio

Tracks:

Turn Your Radio On
A Different Song
Blessed Be
Love Lifted Me
Jesus Is The Answer Everytime
Just A Little Talk With Jesus
Precious Memories
Rock Of Ages
I Believe I'll Live For Him
I'll Fly Away

Customer Reviews:

Statlers Take Gospel To Another Level.......2007-07-13

For someone who's musical tastes range from the neo-Cajun Pine Leaf Boys to hard rockers like Def Leppard and Motley Crue to edge-of-Country bands like The Mavericks and the Desert Rose Band, you'd probably think that a review of a Statler Brothers' album would seem out of place. However, I must admit that I have a very soft spot in my heart for these guys. Growing up in southwest Louisiana, my dad ruled the radio and was the primary music buyer in the family. I was treated to acts like Merle Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart, Fats Domino, and Marty Robbins. I also got a healthy dose of the Statlers who, other than Merle, were probably my dad's favorite artists. My first concert was a Statler Brothers show and I would eventually see them again in Dollywood a few years later. Their sound has stuck with me forever.

This particular album shows the Statlers at their finest: singing Gospel music. I'm not talking about modern Gospel sounds. Nope, I'm talking about Southern Gospel, complete with four-part harmony, string pickin' and plenty of "oomph" to get you on your feet. Contemporary Christian artists can't hold a candle to traditional Southern Gospel sounds. From the wonderful "Just A Little Talk With Jesus" to the upbeat gem that is "I'll Fly Away," this album is wonderful. My personal favorite tunes include "Precious Memories" and "Turn Your Radio On."

Yes, a kid who grew up with Guns N' Roses, Whitesnake, and Metallica does know what good music is. You may not fancy my other tastes in music, but give the Statler Brothers a try. You might be surprised at how much you will really enjoy them.

Highly recommended.

Excellent!.......2007-01-09

This CD is a treasure for any Christian and Statler's fan. It will keep you humming all day.

Statlers.......2007-01-04

Yes! This CD is a winner!! Cannot beat the harmony of the Statler Brothers and there were plenty of selections for wonderful listening. Buy it!!

Great gospel by great group.......2005-07-23

Great gospel album, plain and simple. The four-part harmonies of the Statler Brothers were never better, and this is the kind of music that makes them shine. I must disagree with those who lament the addition of Jimmy Fortune. While I liked the earlier work with tenor Lew DeWitt, I think Jimmy's voice is fantastic and the group's sound, though a little different, is every bit as good. These are all simple, down-to-earth gospel numbers--all good, with my favorite being the live version of "I'll Fly Away", which has a unique change of key in the middle and enough energy to send you off for the remainder of the day. Good stuff!

A History in Harmony-35 years of the Statler Bro's........2003-11-17

I first feel obliged to say that I have not yet purchased this particular album,however I have been listening for many years on various other albums. One thing is for certain, when someone down here plays this record (or other's with songs such as these), Our Savior, with a joyful heart and great big smile, is sure to be listening as well. Among the most impressive attribute's of this phenomenal foursome, is there honesty and integrity. For over 35 years they've shared the stage with one another and, while having need to replace only one of the original member's, the great counter tenor, Mr. Lew DeWitt, who took his last flight home some years back. Even with this vast expanse of time, through it all, there has been precisely nothing to cast a even the faintest of shadow's on themselves both as a group as well as in their own individual lives, their families or their music. As the mellenium was drawing closer and is now steadily on it's way, listeners of everything from the inspiration and hope of Christian & Gospel music, to the overwhelming anger and bitterness of Gangster Rap & Hip-Hop, are finding all too often that even though certain performer's are able to look and act with seeming sincerity the part on stage, the moment they step off, they become virtually unrecognizable. The Statler Brothers on the other hand, along with many other performers from that period, are who they are by the grace of God and nothing more, Sharing with others their simple secret, making no exceptions, changing nothing based on their surroundings or those who incessantly lurk about trying to . There can only be one conclusion when asking how they do it, and that is through their faith and trust in Christ. This faith and trust, coming from God the Father automatically lends itself to the trongly detected in nearly every song they've let the values instilled be Christ to anyone would say that. To end this review, allow me to just present a list of undisputible facts. 1)The Stat. Bro's have been working, virtually non-stop for better than 35 years. 2)Their has never been a member leave the group for any reason other than death. 3)The harmonies they produced in 1965, '68, '71, etc., are today just as crisp and beautiful, perhaps even more so. 4)Through the songs that Don & Harold Ried, and the other charter member Phil Balsley the world has taken posession of some it's most uplifting, tear-jerking and very often side-splittingly funny assets. In short, their is not, and will probably never be a vocal musical group, in any genre to have what these gentlemen have or do what theses gentlemen have done, and certainly not with the grace, style and integrity with which they've done it. This marvelous quartet, in late 2002, took the stage and grabbed their mic's for last time. I was never afforded the opportunity to see them live, but I will most assuradely continue to listen to their records, CD's, cassettes and maybe even an 8-track or two (this is a large, rectangular cartridge, made in much the same way cassettes and used for the same purpose), and maybe, if we all ask really nicely, after they've rested a bit they will again take their place up front to sarenade us once again. Until then, I guess we'll just have to count the flowers on the wall. My recomendation for this album "Todays Gospel Favorites" is that it's nothing short of must-have. Their other albums are quite good as well, try and get the whole collection if you can, you'll never tire of spinning them.

Michael N. Hawkins
November 17, 2003

Jesus Take the Wheel: Today's Best Inspirational Country Songs
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Jesus Take the Wheel: Today's Best Inspirational Country Songs
Various Artists
Manufacturer: New Day Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000FP2YZ4
Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

Jesus Take The World
Low And Down
Believe
Living Prayer
Raise Him Up
Long Black Train
Go Rest High On That Mountain
Bless The Broken Road
Blessed
They Don't Understand
Angels
When I Get Where I'm Going

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Today, Tomorrow and Forever is Elvis
Not Just Another Repackage
There is never enough
The greatest from the greatest

Today, Tomorrow & Forever
Elvis Presley
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Platinum: A Life in Music
Live in Las Vegas
That's the Way It Is
From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters

ASIN: B000066CDF
Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

Harbor Lights (alt. take 3)
I Got a Woman (alt. take)
Shake, Rattle and Roll (alt. take 2)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (alt take 13)
Heartbreak Hotel (Live '56)
Long Tall Sally (Live '56)
I Was the One (Live '56)
Money Honey (Live '56)
I Got a Woman (Live '56)
Blue Suede Shoes (Live '56)
Hound Dog (Live '56)
Rip It Up (alt. take 14)
Don't Forbid Me/You Belong To My Heart
I Beg of You (alt. take 5)
(There'll Be)Peace in the Valley(For Me) (alt. take 1)
Is It So Strange (alt.take 10)
Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do (movie master take 17)
Loving You (farm version) (alt take 6)
Treat Me Nice (alt take 6)
Young and Beautiful (alt take 4&5)
I Want to Be Free (alt take 3&4)
Steadfast, Loyal and True (undubbed master)
Doncha' Think It's Time (alt. take 48)
I Need Your Love Tonight (alt. take 4)
I Got Stung (alt. take 16)
The Fool (alt take 1)

Tracks:

Make Me Know It (alt takes 17 & 18)
Are You Lonesome Tonight? (alt takes 1&2)
G.I. Blues (alt. take 5)
Pocketful of Rainbows (alt. take 3)
Flaming Star ('Main' and 'End' title versions) (alt takes 4&1)
Swing Down Sweet Chariot (alt. takes 2&3)
Lonely Man(solo) (alt. take 1)
There's Always Me (alt take 2)
Can't Help Falling in Love (alt. take 26)
I'm Yours (alt. take 5)
Follow That Dream (alt. take 3)
Anything That's Part of You (alt. take 8)
King of the Whole Wide World (alt. take 3)
Gonna Get Back Home Somehow (alt. take 2)
A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You (alt. take 4)
They Remind Me Too Much of You (alt. take 4)
Mexico (alt take 2)
Witchcraft (alt take 3)
Today, Tomorrow and Forever (Duet) (version take 2)
Ask Me (alt. take 2)
Roustabout (alt. take 8)
Puppet on a String (alt. take 10)
My Desert Serenade (alt. take 7)
Please Don't Stop Loving Me (alt. take 10)
This Is My Heaven (alt. take 7)
Never Say Yes (alt. take 1&2)
Hide Thou Me

Tracks:

Love Letters (alt. take 2)
If the Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side (alt. take 4)
Come What May (alt. take 3&4)
Indescribably Blue(alt. take 1)
Long Legged Girl (alt. master)
The Love Machine (alt. take 3)
You Don't Know Me (movie version take 3)
Big Boss Man (alt. take 9)
We Call on Him (alt. take 8)
Stay Away (alt. take 14)
U.S. Male (alt. take 7)
Wonderful World (alt. take 15)
Guitar Man (Opening version) (alt. take 1)
Where Could I Go But to the Lord (alt take 4)
Memories (stereo master)
Almost (alt. take 6)
In the Ghetto (alt take 20)
True Love Travels on a Gravel Road (alt. take)
Let Us Pray (alter master)
Baby What You Want Me to Do (Live '69)
Funny How Time Slips Away (Live '69)
Runaway (Live '69)
My Babe (Live '69)
What'd I Say (Live '69)

Tracks:

See See Rider (Live '70)
Polk Salad Annie (Live '70)
Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Live '70)
The Next Step Is Love (alt. take 6)
Life (alt. take 2)
Snowbird (alt. take 2)
(That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me (alt take 9&10)
Until it's Time for You to Go (alt. take 5)
Fools Rush In (alt. take 9)
A Thing Called Love (rehearsal)
I'll Be Home on Christmas Day (alt take 9)
Where Do I Go From Here (alt. take 5)
No More (alt. take 1)
Take Good Care of Her (alt. take 3)
I Miss You (alt. take 1)
I Got a Feeling in My Body (alt. take 4)
If You Talk in Your Sleep (alt. take 5)
Promised Land (alt. take 2)
Your Love's Been a Long Time Coming (alt take 10)
Pieces of Life (alt. take 1)
For the Heart (alt. take 4)
She Thinks I Still Care (alt. take 10)
Hurt (alt. take 5)

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Elvis Presley changed the world when he spontaneously kicked an obscure blues number called "That's All Right" into high gear, providing as likely a starting point for rock & roll as anyone will ever be able to pinpoint. Spontaneity became harder to come by as Presley's career progressed, which makes this four-disc assortment of outtakes, alternate takes, and live recordings such a treat. Dating from the 1954 date that produced "That's All Right" to February '76 Graceland sessions, Today, Tomorrow & Forever captures every phase in Elvis's career--frequently from lesser-explored vantage points. Here's the super-charged hep cat of the '50s charging through versions of "Heartbreak Hotel," "I Got a Woman," and "Hound Dog" before a rollicking Little Rock, Arkansas, audience. Here's the matinee idol trying to breathe life into increasingly moribund material. Finally, here's the comeback kid of the late '60s and the flailing Vegas attraction of the '70s. Indeed, late-period Presley benefits particularly well when it's stripped down to its alternate-take essence. Colin Escott's rewardingly frank liner notes ("Elvis had good reason to sleepwalk through 'The Love Machine,'" he notes of one mid-'60s soundtrack throwaway) and a generous assortment of vintage photos complete a package that will certainly appeal to aficionados and will win over more than its share of non-devotees. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

2002 release features 100 previously unreleased tracks all digitally remastered. Live recordings from Little Rock, AR 1956 & Las Vegas 1969-1970. Outtakes from many historic recording sessions. Newly discovered duet with Ann-Margret. Track by track commentary. 4 CDs in a hard-back digi-book.

Customer Reviews:

A worthwhile collection.......2007-02-19

This is certainly an interesting and entertaining collection for avid Elvis fans. It spans his entire career and includes previously unreleased alternate takes and live performances. My favorite disk is the first one, which focuses on his early career. The live radio performance from 1956 is like going back in time and the sound quality is better than many of his other performances from the period. I also really like the alternate take of "I Beg of You" which is more of a rocker than the hit single version. "Treat Me Nice" is also very good. The highlight of the second disk is Elvis' duet with Ann Margret, the title track "Today, Tomorrow, and Forever." Why this version wasn't released back in the 60's I don't know. I really enjoyed "Runaway" and "My Babe" from the third CD. "Promised Land" on the last CD is interesting; the guitar really rocks but since it was only the second take, Elvis is still just walking through the lyrics.

All-in-all while this is overkill for the average fan, it is certainly a worthwhile set for avid Elvis fans.

Today, Tomorrow and Forever is Elvis.......2007-02-12

He (Elvis) never ceases to amaze me... adding to his music in this 4-disc set are the insights and photos in the accompanying booklet .... this collection priceless!

Not Just Another Repackage.......2003-10-20

Why? was my reaction when first seeing the advance notice for "Today, Tomorrow and Forever." Why was BMG giving Elvis fans yet another redundant compilation of repackaged hits, misses, and assorted outtakes? I immediately dismissed the box set. Fortunately for me, though, my thoughtful wife ignored my pessimism and the four disk collection ended up in my Christmas stocking. I was pleasently surprised! Yes, the set contains more than a few repackaged hits, a couple of misses - most notably, the movie tunes "Mexico," "My Desert Serenade" and an insiped cover of the Anne Murray hit "Snowbird" - and a whole slew of alternate take recordings, but the entire 100 song repertoire plays out like a fresh introspective of the King's entire career. TTF offers up an exciting collection of alternate studio cuts, movie tracks, and live performances; most of which appear for the first time in the presented format. CD #1 feautures a raucous seven song set from one of Elvis's early 1956 concerts. The disk also contains several great alternate cuts, highlighted by "Rip it Up," "Doncha' Think It's Time," and "Got a Lot O' Livin' to Do." CDs 3 and 4 focus on late 1960s and 1970s output. The disks present a couple of great live recordings that are not the usual fare...of the bunch, "Baby What You Want Me to Do," "What'd I Say," and "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" are the best offerings. The studio tracks are also noteworthy. "Long Legged Girl" - heretofore dismissed because it was released on the "Double Trouble" soundtrack - emerges as a rollicking throw back reminiscent of early Elvis. Ditto with the 1967 release "Big Boss Man" and 1968's "Guitar Man"; the latter featuring a smouldering version of "Trouble" as an intro. Movie tunes "The Love Machine" and "Let Us Pray" are infectious sing-alongs and the 1969 studio track "True Love Travels on a Gravel Road" begs the question why was it never released as a single? "U.S. Male," is one of the few misses...I was nine years old when the song was released in 1968 and it's tough-guy lyrics quickly became my mantra...now, however, hearing Elvis utter the phrase "I catch you 'round my woman champ, I'll leave your head like the shape of a stamp" is embarrassingly hokey. CD #2 is the most rewarding disk of the entire collection. It features four wonderful Don Robertson ballads that highlight Elvis's subtly powerful vocals..."Anything That's Part of You" is the best of the foursome. The up tempo "Witchcraft," is such a strong performer I was left wondering how it ever ended up the B-Side of "Bossa Nove Baby." Disk #2 also offers up the box set's title track "Today, Tomorrow and Forever" - a great duet with Ann-Margaret from the movie "Viva Las Vegas"...another song in the "why wasn't it released as a single" catagory. Lastly, "TTF" features the most thorough and candid assortment of liner notes I have ever read...interesting, honest, and insightful. I highly recommend this box set...it is a masterful collection of music offering something for eveyone.

There is never enough.......2003-07-18

Come on, it's Elvis. Enough said. If you are looking at this review or the CD set, then you must love Elvis' music. Any Elvis collection is worth buying. The music is awesome and the booklet is informative in describing the sessions. Keep the memory alive!

The greatest from the greatest.......2003-05-14

This one has it all some of the best songs from the greatest entertainer the world will ever know.
And for those fans of his music from the 70's like myself then this
is a must.
Disk #4 alone is worth the [money]that it cost the songs that really
stand out are track #4 "the next step is love" track#5"life"
track#9 "fools rush in" track #12 "where do I go from here"
track#15 "I miss you" track#17 if you talk in your sleep" and
by far one of the best songs elvis ever recorded track#20
"pieces of my life.
Take it from a true []elvis fan this set is a must have for
the real elvis fans.

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Today's Best Positive Country
Various Artists
Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000RD5
Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

He Who Made The Rain - Ken Holloway
Totally Devoted To You - Lee Greenwood
Two In The Saddle - Susie Luchsinger
Not Livin' That Way No More - Rivers And Owens
Love Comes Through - Midsouth
Jesus & John - Bruce Haynes
Be Like Noah - Lisa Daggs
The Real True Love Can Wait - Seneca
Chop Wood And Carry Water - Gatlin Brothers
I'm Not Ashamed - Brush Arbor

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My Great Loss Today

Manufacturer: Inspired
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA49LY
Release Date: 2003-01-28

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Vol. 1-Christian Country

Manufacturer: Willowwind
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAEGO4
Release Date: 1999-09-28

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Judgment Coming

Manufacturer: Gene Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAA3LY
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Judgment Coming
Surely Someone Hath Prevailed
Never Even Mention Your Name
He Said Go On
Valley of Decision
Then It Starts All Over Again
Through The Years
I See Jesus
Complete Control
In His Presence

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Songs of Yesterday & Today
Ray Owens
Manufacturer: Ray Owens Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA810Y
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

Yesterday and Today
Praise Your Name
One More Time
Go Through the Blood
Down on My Knees
Come on Home
Answer to My Need
I Know
Something Got a Hold of Me
He's the Reason for the Season

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Country Gospel Today
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Revival Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009HP3
Release Date: 1998-07-28

Tracks:

Butterfly Kisses - Raybon Brothers
Doctor Jesus - Ken Mellons
Cain's Blood - 4 Runner
River Of Jordan - Ricky Skaggs
Praise Him - T. Graham Brown
John The Revelator - Lee Roy Parnell
Daddy And Home - Tanya Tucker
Standing By The Bedside Of A Neighbor - The Cox Family
Mary, Did You Know? - Kathy Mattea
Walking In Jerusalem - Diamond Rio

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REVIEW OF CD.......2000-07-01

GREAT SONGS AND GREAT ARTIST. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD

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Come to Sunday School
Lucy Shinn & the Barren Specials
Manufacturer: Tave Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAE856
Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

Come to Sunday School
Little Seems So Much
Heavenly Father
Dying Love
Without the Lord
Let Jesus In
Lenses of Sin
Change Their Ways
Heed to the Call
Jesus for All Seasons

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1. Butterfly Kisses - Raybon Brothers
2. Doctor Jesus - Ken Mellons
3. Cain's Blood - 4 Runner
4. River of Jordan - Ricky Skaggs
5. Praise Him - T. Graham Brown
6. John the Revelator - The Fairfield Four, Lee Roy Parnell
7. Daddy and Home - Tanya Tucker
8. Standing by the Bedside of a Neighbor - The Cox Family
9. Mary, Did You Know? - Kathy Mattea
10. Walking in Jerusalem - Diamond Rio