For Old Time's Sake

Track Listings

1. Hallelujah

2. If You Miss Me

3. Gospel Train

4. Somewhere to Lay My Head

5. Jesus Gave Me Water

6. Last Mile of the Way

7. Southland Singing

8. Dig a Little Deeper

9. Roll, Jordan

10. Today

11. In the Garden

12. Take It to the Lord

13. Gotta Find My Way

14. It's Gonna Rain

Tracks:

Hallelujah
If You Miss Me
Gospel Train
Somewhere To Lay My Head
Jesus Gave Me Water
The Last Mile Of The Way
Southland Singing
Dig A Little Deeper
Roll, Jordan
Tday
In The Garden
Take It To The Lord
Gotta Find My Way
It's Gonna Rain

Customer Reviews:

Continuing a tradition.......2007-04-17

There are several religious music traditions in the South that deserve to be saved - including the 5 person a cappella quartet. Yes, they can count - the purpose of the 5th voice is to permit the four-part harmony to continue while a lead fronts the group. This group has voices that meld into a wonderful harmony. While there are both historical and theological reasons for using voice-only, The Birmingham Sunlights make a strong musical statement for a cappella - instruments would be superfluous.

The repetoire is traditional - Golden Gate Quartet, Thomas Dorsey, Charles Tindley ... The sound is traditional but not slavishly so. To my ear, the most distinguishing characteristic of the group is the precision in simultaneous enunciation - something the best of ensembles struggles with (or deems less important). Also special is their use of voice to provide the "percussion". In "If You Miss Me" and "Gospel Train" a baritone provides a very convincing string bass sound. Although it is lightly use, the use of a counter-tenor is excellent providing a distinctive variation in sound.

Two of the songs written in part by members of the group ("Take It To The Lord" and "Gotta Find My Way" reinforce the fact that this is not a "retro" group but rather one that is continuing a living tradition. Best track? That depends upon my mood but the traditional "Somewhere To Lay My Head" is a frequent contender as is Tindley's "The Last Mile Of The Way".

As a group that holds its own against many of the big names - Soul Stirrers, The Five Blind Boys of Alabama", I am surprised (and annoyed) that more recordings are not available.

Just Listen.......2006-07-13

If you are looking for a beautiful spirit filled harmony ... THIS IS IT!!! Nothing but the most beautiful male voices you will ever hear, and no instruments to hide behind. These guys are truly blessed and they will help fill your ears, heart, and soul with the HOLY SPIRIT. Just Listen!!!!

Captain Chuckles Studios - Music Hall of Fame On-Line.......2001-09-28

This Spiritually Powered CD by Birmingham Sunlights.... will feed your soul with the living water. Another Christian Artist, Erik Jay has this same Spiritfilled message from God in His music, ... It is really Amazing to see Gods hand, in these Chistian Groups and Artists. Song written months before Sept 11. That Day 9/11, 911 Emergency Call, was given for man to get right in his heart with God, for he is coming soon. Gods Timing... These Men write and Sing his Words. Praise God, He works all things for our Good. Because he love us so much, even at our worst, the blood of Jesus was shed for our sins. Saved by Grace not by Works.

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1. Hallelujah
2. If You Miss Me
3. Gospel Train
4. Somewhere to Lay My Head
5. Jesus Gave Me Water
6. Last Mile of the Way
7. Southland Singing
8. Dig a Little Deeper
9. Roll, Jordan
10. Today
11. In the Garden
12. Take It to the Lord
13. Gotta Find My Way
14. It's Gonna Rain