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Blue Ridge Quartet (1946 – 1985)
History
The Blue Ridge Quartet was organized by Frank Stamps's Stamps Quartet Music Company of Texas. They started in Raleigh, North Carolina, but ultimately settled in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
When they began in Raleigh at the beginning of 1946 they operated out of radio station WRAL. Among the original members of the group in 1946 were Leonard "Red" Mathis, tenor; James Smith, lead; Wayne Roseberry, baritone; Shaw Eiland, bass; and William Cunningham, pianist. Eiland and Roseberry were former members of the Stamps-Baxter Lone Star Quartet, also headquartered in Raleigh. After a short time Elmo Fagg and Jack Taylor, both from the Lone Star Quartet, joined them. It wasn't long before Wayne Roseberry left and Everett Payne became the baritone singer.
Burl Strevel joined the quartet in 1947 to sing bass, and they moved over to WDBB radio in Burlington, NC. In 1948 they moved to WSPA radio Spartanburg, SC and dropped the "Stamps" name. Former Lone Star Quartet lead and baritone Clarence Turbyfill joined to sing tenor. In 1949, Kenny Gates became the Blue Ridge Quartet's pianist. When Turbyfill left in 1950, Ed Sprouse became the group's tenor. When Payne left in 1953, Gates picked up the additional duty of singing the baritone part. This lineup of Sprouse, Fagg, Gates, and Strevel remained together for a number of years.
Around 1956, Strevel left to join the Sunshine Boys. After some turnover, the the bass slot was filled by George Younce. Jim Hamill was hired for the baritone slot with Gates remaining at piano. After a year or so, Bill Crowe replaced Hamill and began a long tenure with the Blue Ridge Quartet.
When George Younce left the group to join the Cathedral Quartet in 1964, Burl Strevel returned to sing bass. Shortly after, former Sunshine Boys member Fred Daniel replaced Ed Sprouse at the tenor position.
When Elmo Fagg retired in 1968, he was replaced by Laverne Tripp. This was the beginning of several personnel changes in the lead position that occurred during the 1970s. Donnie Seabolt and Jim Wood were two individuals who filled the lead slot.
The Blue Ridge Quartet shared a number one song on the Singing News chart with the Oak Ridge Boys from February through November of 1971. The song was "I Know." Other number one songs for the group include “That Day Is Almost Here” (December 1971-February 1972) and “After Calvary” (October-November 1972).
Burl Strevel died of a heart attack on November 12, 1981. After that point, Bill Crowe owned and managed the group until they disbanded in January of 1985.
During their final years, Crowe changed the group name to Blue Ridge Country Road Show, shifting the emphasis of their music from Gospel to Country. The group made a few major appearances, including a show for 25,000 people with Charlie Pride, Janie Fricke, and Ronnie McDowell in Burtonsville, Maryland, but tensions in the group ultimately led to Crowe's decision not to continue Blue Ridge Country Road Show.
In later years, former members of the Blue Ridge Quartet made limited appearances at reunion events and at events in Spartanburg, SC billed as the Blue Ridge Quartet. At some of these events, only three members were present despite being introduced as a "quartet."
The Blue Ridge Quartet was the first gospel group to record for Decca records. They were also the first professional gospel group to perform in a Catholic church. They recorded for Sing and Skylite in the 1960s and for Canaan in the 1970s, releasing over 100 albums in total. The group had a television show beginning in 1956 that was later syndicated in several markets. The programs were taped and shown early in the morning at the studios of WSPA-TV in Spartanburg, SC. The group was also instrumental in forming the Gospel Singing Caravan (1962-1965) with the Lefevres, Prophets, and Johnson Sisters. The Blue Ridge Quartet was billed as a group who produced "the sweetest singing this side of Heaven."
Discography
1958 The Blue Ridge Quartet (Bibletone Records/BL 3503): The Streets Of Gold; Precious Memories; Lord I'm Coming Home; I Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You; Not My Will; Stop And Pray; Lead Me Guide Me; Mansion Can't Be Bought; Suppertime; The Haven Of Rest; How Great Thou Art; Precious Lord Take My Hand (Elmo Fagg, George Younce, Kenny Gates, Edward Sprouse).
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1958 Echoes From The Forties (Sing Records/LP-431): Thru The World I Sadly Roam; Some Of These Days; There's A Rainbow Over My Head; I Am Thine Forever; I Thank My Savior For It All; I Leave It All Behind; Listen To The Bells; I Love The Lord; I'm Gonna Settle Down In Glory; Riding Home To Glory; Way Down Deep In My Soul; Marching Home To Glory.
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1960 He Bought My Soul (Skylite Records/SRLP-5975/SSLP-5975): He Bought My Soul; It’s Different Now; Love Is Why; He’ll Make Somebody Out Of You; My Wonderful Friend; He Kept His Promise; I Want To Tell The World About His Love; Somewhere, Someday; Don’t Say No; His Mercy; Why Not Start Today; A Soul Such As I (Elmo Fagg, Ed Sprouse, George Younce, Jim Hamill, Kenny Gates).
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1961 Hide Me, Rock Of Ages (Skylite Records/SRLP-5981/SSLP-5981): Hide Me, Rock Of Ages; Do You Know My Jesus; Tenderly; On That Judgement Day; Just Another Mile; I’ve Been Changed; The Greatest Of All; I’ll Follow Jesus; God Bless You, Go with God; Where No One Stands Alone; When I Inherit My Mansion; O My Brother Where You Headin’ (Elmo Fagg, Ed Sprouse, George Younce, Bill Crowe, Kenny Gates).
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1961 He's Life (Sing Records/LP-452): Ride That Glory Train; Hide Thou Me; Teach Me Lord To Wait; He's Life; Peace Of Mind; Faith As A Mustard Seed; His Eye Is On The Sparrow; Noah Found Grace; Moving Up To Heaven; Will The Lord Be With Me; Somebody Knows; Promise You'll Meet Me.
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1961 Wings Of A Dove (Sing Records/LP-453): Wings Of A Dove; I Know Who Holds Tomorrow; Child Of The King; No Shadows; When The Saints Go Marching In; His Hands; Love Like The Love Of God; Jesus Is His Name; Follow Me; The Smile On His Face Never Fades; If You Believe; Unto Him (Elmo Fagg, Ed Sprouse, George Younce, Bill Crowe, Kenny Gates).
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1962 Our Best To You (Sing Records/LP-454): He Cares For You; There’s A Reason For It All; Satisfied; If You Know The Lord; Jesus Is The Light; Paradise Is Waiting; I’d Have No Hope; Wonderful; Your Sins Will Find You Out; What A Friend; Heaven In A Dream; Twenty-One (With Recitation). (Elmo Fagg, Ed Sprouse, George Younce, Bill Crowe, Kenny Gates).
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1962 A Session With The Blue Ridge Quartet (Sing Records/LP-455): Happy Heart; Lord Keep Your Hand On Me; It Is No Secret; Not My Will; Mansion's Can’t Be Bought In Heaven; Lead Me Gently Home Father; Wait A Little Longer Please Jesus; My Only Hope; I Saw A Man; Someone To Care; Victory In Jesus; Model Church. (Elmo Fagg, Ed Sprouse, George Younce, Bill Crowe, Kenny Gates).
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1963 By His Hand (Sing Records/LP-456): No Disappointments In Heaven; Wasted Years; Stand By Me; My Last Move; I Had A Feeling; Jubilee's Coming; By His Hand; Sinner Come Home; I'm Too Near Home; Stop And Pray; Bits Of Hits; Wayfaring Stranger (Reissued in 1975 with the name Autograph Album on (Power Pak Records/722), minus the songs I'm Too Near Home and Stop And Pray).
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1963 Passing Thru (Sing Records/LP-457): Sweet Peace Within; Down The Sawdust Trail; Valley Of My Dreams; Now The Day Is Over; My Savior Cares For Me; It Was Love; He’s Living In My Heart; Touch The Hand Of The Lord; Lord I’ve Tried; He Is The One I Need Most; Jesus Is Everything To Me; Better Hurry Up (Ed Sprouse, Elmo Fagg, Bill Crowe, George Younce, Kenny Gates).
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1964 Rose Covered Lane (Sing Records/MFLP-458): I Shall Not Pass; Start Looking For Me; Where Shall I Be; Rose Covered Lane; When The Book Of Life Is Opened; His Love Is Extended To You; Friends I Know; Sinner's Prayer; The Country Preacher; Do Not Wait Too Late; I Need Nothing More; By The Way Of The Cross.
1965 He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands (QCA Records/80346): He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands; I Know Who Holds Tomorrow; He’ll Pilot Me; Happy Tracks; He’ll Understand And Say Well Done; Love; What A Happy Time; Wonderful; The Country Preacher; Let The Lower Lights Be Burning; Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All; I Am A Pilgrim.
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1965 The Blue Ridge Quartet (Canaan Records/CA-4605/CAS-9605): The Streets Of Gold; Precious Memories; Lord I'm Coming Home; I Dreamed I Searched Heaven For You; Not My Will; Stop And Pray; Lead Me Guide Me; Mansion Can't Be Bought; Suppertime; The Haven Of Rest; How Great Thou Art; Take My Hand (Ed Sprouse, Elmo Fagg, George Younce, Kenny Gates).
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1965 Lead Me Back To Calvary (Sing Records/460): I’m Gonna Fly; I Got Tired; Heaven’s Getting Nearer; This Man Called Jesus; He’s The Only Way; Give Me A Thankful Heart; I’ll Be Satisfied; Tomorrow May Never Come; Lead Me Back To Calvary; In My Heart; To See My Jesus; Heavenly Love (Ed Sprouse, Elmo Fagg, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates)
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1966 The Love Of God (Canaan Records/CA-4616/CAS-9616): Move Up A Little Closer; When You Travel All Alone; Michael Row The Boat Ashore; How Long Has It Been; Somebody Touched Me; Jesus Prayed Alone; The Love Of God; Gonna Build A Mountain; Room At The Cross; Yesterday Today And Tomorrow; I Wanta Go There; No More Alone.
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1966 Who Am I (Canaan Records CA-4622/CAS-9622) His Eye Is On The Sparrow; Just A Closer Walk With Thee; A Soldier's Prayer; I Met God On A Mountain; Here's My Buryin' Ground; Oh Glory Hallelujah; Who Am I; Ten Thousand Angels; Win The Lost At Any Cost; Palms Of Victory; Grace Greater Than All Our Sins; Every Day Will Be Sunday.
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1967 He Cares For You (QCA Records/70905): Friends I Know; He Bought My Soul At Calvary; I’ll Fly Away; No One To Welcome Me Home; Heaven In A Dream; O Happy Day; He Cares For You; Hide Me, Rock Of Ages; A Beautiful Life; Lonesome Road; Steal Away; Heavenly Love.
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1967 Satisfied (QCA Records/70906): Satisfied; Hide Thou Me; Wait A Little Longer, Please Jesus; In My Father’s House; The Old Country Church; This Heart Of Mine; Just A Rose Will Do; Mansion Over The Hilltop; Peace In The Valley; Rainbow Of Love; Wasted Years.
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1967 Blue Ridge Quartet Sings America's Twelve Favorite Hymns (Canaan Records/CA-4637/CAS-9637): Beyond The Sunset; Abide With Me; Whispering Hope; God Will Take Care Of You; Ivory Palaces; Jesus Savior Pilot Me; How Great Thou Art; The Old Rugged Cross; What A Friend We Have In Jesus; Amazing Grace; In The Garden; Rock Of Ages.
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1968 Sing Out The Good News (Canaan Records/CAS-9651): America The Beautiful; I’m Here, Lord; Eyes Have Not Seen; Never Gonna Change My Way; Lord, Don’t Let Me Fail You; The One Who Died For Me; The Trumpet Call; If You Know The Lord; Angels Watchin’ Over Me; If We Didn’t Have Jesus; The Rose Covered Lane; Living In Gloryland (Burl Strevel, Elmo Fagg, Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Otis Forrest).
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1968 Sing The Old-Time Gospel (RimRock Records?/RLP-1005): Who Is That; Life’s Railway To Heaven; No Not One; Angel Band; Near The Cross; Will The Circle Be Unbroken; There’ll Be Shouting; There’s Power In The Blood; The Life Boat; Over The Silent Sea; How Beautiful Heaven Must Be; Jesus Whispers Peace; I’m In Love With Jesus; Just A Little While; Cleanse Me; Shall We Gather At The River; Lord Lead Me On; Leaning On The Everlasting Arms.
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1968 Songs We Can't Stop Singing (Canaan Records/CA-4645/CAS-9645): On The Wings Of A Dove; No Disappointments In Heaven; You're Not Home Yet; Dry Bones; He's Always There; It Is No Secret; Battle Hymn Of The Republic; This Old House; Follow Me; Jubilee's A Coming; The Light Of Your Love; Wonderful Time Up There. (Burl Strevel, Elmo Fagg, Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Otis Forrest).
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1969 Live On Stage (Blue Queen Records/1104): Somebody Touched Me; Introduction; The Love Of God; I Know Who Holds Tomorrow; On The Wings Of A Dove; Fightin’ Side Of Me; Little Boy’s Shoes; Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Fred Daniel, Laverne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Burl Stervel, Kenny Gates).
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1969 And That's Enough (Canaan Records/CAS-9667): I've Been Born Again; On My Way To Glory; He Touched Me; I Want To Stroll Over Heaven; I'll Follow In Thy Steps; Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho; Daddy Sang Bass; America; To See My Savior's Face; Jesus Is Coming Soon; I Know A Man Who Can; That's Enough (Daniel, Tripp, Strevel, Crowe, Gates).
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1969 The Green, Green Grass Of Home (Canaan Records/CAS-9658): Green Green Grass Of Home; When We See Our Blessed Savior; Savior Gently Take Me Home; It’s Getting Late; Where Will You Be; Won’t It Be Wonderful; The Family Bible; Near The Cross; When The Saints Go Marching In; When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder; I’d Like To Hear My Name; His Name Is Wonderful (Burl Strevel, Elmo Fagg, Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Otis Forrest).
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1970 He Came Back (Mark IV Records/1158): He Came Back; Build My Mansion; We Need You More Today; How Long Has It Been; When I’ve Gone The Last Mile; Glory Road; When I Wake Up To Sleep No More; Because He Lives; From The Manger To The Cross; No One To Welcome Me Home (Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Burl Strevel, Donnie Seabolt, Kenny Gates, George Colley, Larry Orr, Jerry Browning).
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1970 Ride That Glory Train With The Blue Ridge Quartet (Canaan Records/CAS-9675): I'd Have No Hope; I've Been Set Free; I've Got A Song In My Heart; I'm The Least In The Kingdom; I Just Can't Make It By Myself; When I Lift Up My Head; That Glory Train; Mama's Hungry Eyes; Let Me Tell You What My Lord Can Do; He Paid The Debt For Me; Child Of The King; For God So Loved (Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Burl Strevel, Donnie Seabolt, Kenny Gates, George Colley, Larry Orr, Jerry Browning).
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1970 Rise And Shine With The Blue Ridge Quartet (Canaan Records/CAS-9685): I Know; Now I Have Everything; Must I Empty Handed Go; Whisper A Prayer; Rise And Shine; Thank God I'm Free; I Found A New Way; Remember Me; Blessings That Flow From The Cross; Talk About The Good Times.
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1970 Our Favorite Hymns (QCA Records/91259): Softly And Tenderly; Nearer My God To Thee; Standing On The Promises; Blessed Assurance; Kneel At The Cross; Bring Them In; Faith Of Our Fathers; Holy, Holy, Holy; Revive Us Again; I Love To Tell The Story; Just As I Am; Love Lifted Me.
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1970 My Home (QCA Records/80871): My Home; When We All Get To Heaven; On The Jericho Road; I’d Rather Have Jesus; There Is A Fountain; Heaven; Looking For A City; Lead Me Back To Calvary; Go Down To The Jordan; Victory Is Coming; My Faith Looks Up To Thee; Halls Of Fame.
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1970 Church In The Wildwood (QCA Records/80872): Church In The Wildwood; Invisible Hands; I See Jesus; I’m Too Near Home; Edelweiss; There Is A Change; Heaven’s Jubilee; Danny Boy; He Set Me Free; Land Where Dreams Come True; I Can Tell You The Time; Victory In Jesus.
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1970 Sunset Is Coming (QCA Records/80873): Sunset Is Coming; I’m Bound For That Kingdom; When I Looked Up; The Stranger Of Galilee; Valley Of My Dreams; Unworthy; Where No One Stands Alone; I Feel Like Traveling On; I Won’t Have To Cross Jordan Alone; Just A Little Talk With Jesus; Farther Along; The Dearest Friend I Ever Had.
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1970 Sings The Old-Time Gospel Volume II (QCA Records/204426): When He Reached Down His Hand For Me; He’ll Understand And Say Well Done; I’d Rather Have Jesus; Take My Hand, Precious Lord; At The Cross; The Haven Of Rest; Jesus Loves Me; Where He Leads Me I Will Follow; Bringing In The Sheaves; Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand.
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1971 There's A Great Day Coming (Canaan Records/CAS-9698): That Day Is Almost Here; I Just Came To Talk With You, Lord; Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man; A Man Who Is Wise; It Won't Be Long Til Jesus Comes; The Eastern Gate; Old Folks Home; In The Shelter Of His Arms; If I Could Have The World; The Christian Way; Jesus Took Care Of It All; I Took God's Hand (Fred Daniel, LaVerne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates, Blain Bucy, Jerry Browning).
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1972 On The Move (Canaan Records/9713): An Evening Prayer; There’s Just No Way; Holding To The Hand Of God; Gone; There Is A Mansion; The Lighthouse; After Calvary; This Man Called Jesus; Right By My Side; What A Man; Redemption Draweth Nigh; I’m On My Way (Burl Strevel, Bill Crowe, Donny Seabolt, Kenny Gates, Laverne Tripp, Jerry Browning, Blaine Bucy, Butch Peters
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1972 Country Road (Queen City Album/1106): The Keys To The Kingdom; The Unclouded Day; One By One; He’ll Go With You; When We Sing Around The Throne Eternal; Country Road; Oh Come, Angel Band; The Old Account Was Settled; The Unseen Hand; No Not One.
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1972 Everlasting Joy (Queen City Album/1107): Everlasting Joy; Life’s Railway To Heaven; Teach Me Lord To Wait; I Can’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore; Stand By Me; If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again; No Tears In Heaven; Higher Ground; The Royal Telephone; Won’t It Be Wonderful.
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1972 Through The Years (Custom Records/1110): Groups Origins And History Explained By Burl Strevel; The Gloryland Special; Ed Sprouse (Hold On Brother); 1st Use Of Studio Musicians (Satisfied); Kenny Gates Playing And Singing (Crying In The Chapel); Norman Almand (Glory Glory Clear The Road); George Younce (Streets Of Gold); Jim Hamill (Hide Thou Me); Bill Crowe (Follow Me); Burl Strevel (I Got Tired); Fred Daniel (The Love Of God); 1st Song Recorded With Otis Forest (When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder); Laverne Tripp (I've Been Born Again); Mark Four Band Plays (Danny Boy); Donnie Seabolt (Prayer Is The Key To Heaven); Larry Orr -Steal Guitar Plays (Beyond The Sunset); Future Sound Of The Blue Ridge Quartet 1998 (This Old House)
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1973 Blue Ridge Country (QCA Records/10834): Where Grass Won’t Grow; Walk Thru This World With Me; Joy To The World; Someday; King Of The Road; Silver Wings; Will You Visit Me On Sunday; Fire And Rain; She Thinks I Still Care; I Love You Because.
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1973 Puts It Together (Canaan Records/CAS-9729): It’s Worth It All; I’m Going Home Someday; Because He Loves Me; I Love This One Called Jesus; At The Crossing; I Won’t Take Time To Say Goodbye; I’ve Come To Far; When Jesus Returns To Earth Again; This Man Who Gave His Life; Why Should I Worry; He Made It All Worth Living For; Where The Roses Never Fade (Kenny Gates, Bill Crowe, Donnie Seabolt, Burl Strevel, Laverne Tripp)
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1973 Mark 4 Sings (Queen City Album/1108): I Believe In Music; How About Your Heart; Tell It All; Lord, Lead Me On; Tell Mother I’ll Be There; People Get Ready; Mama’s Waiting; I’ll Be Somewhere Listening; He Whispers Sweet Peace To Me (Larry Orr, Donnie Seabolt, Burl Strevel, Laverne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Kenny Gates, Jerry Browning)
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1973 Keep On Singing (Mark IV Records/1125): Keep On Singing; Tell It To Jesus; Without Him; Just A Closer Walk With Thee; When We All Get To Heaven; I’ll Meet You In The Morning; Little Is Much; The Black Sheep; It Is No Secret; Have Thine Own Way.
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1974 In The Spirit… (Freedom Records/223): A Good Life With Jesus; Sing A Happy Song; I Will Praise His Name; The Rocks Would Praise Him; It’s Time To Praise The Lord; My Ship’s In The Harbor; He Chose Me; When He Opens Up The Book Of Life; He Never Gave Up On Me; If God Be For Us (Donnie Seabolt, Burl Strevel, Bill Crowe, Fred Daniel, Larry Orr, Kenny Gates)
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1974 You Can’t Be A Beacon If Your Light Don’t Shine (Mark IV Records/1126): You Can’t Be A Beacon; Move Over Satan; I Need No Mansion Here Below; Steel Guitar Rag; Ole Truck; Daddy Frank; Who At My Door Is Standing; My Lord Keeps A Record; I’ll Fly Away; At The Cross.
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1974 The Prettiest Flowers (Mark IV Records/1165): The Prettiest Flowers; Jesus Is Mine; In Times Like These; Then I Met The Master; Hello Mama; It’s My Desire; Things Are Gonna Be Different; The Man In The Sky; I’ll Tell It Wherever I Go; That’s Just Like Jesus.
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1975 Let’s All Go Down To The River (Queen City Album/1114): Let’s All Go Down To The River; Good Ole Gospel Singing; Smell The Flowers; Love Like The Love Of God; Peace In The Valley; Led Out Of Bondage; I Know Who Holds Tomorrow; Billy Overcame His Size; Doc Brown; Pennsylvania Polka.
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1975 Solid Gold (Mark IV Records/1120): I Know; A Man Who Is Wise; On The Wings Of A Dove; I’ve Come Too Far To Look Back; I Won’t Take Time To Say Goodbye; There’s Just No Way; Oh, Glory Hallelujah; What A Man, My Daddy; That’s Enough; Jesus Took Care Of It All (Bill Crowe, Laverne Tripp, Burl Strevel, Donnie Seabolt, Kenny Gates, Larry Orr, Jerry Browning, George Colley)
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197? Somebody Touched Me (Mark IV Records/1157): Somebody Touched Me; I Believe Jesus; The Light At The End Of The Darkness; I Love It Just Like It Is; One Step; Touring That City; He’s More Than Just A Swear Word; Hallelujah Square; Dusty Road; I Saw The Light (Donnie Seabolt, Fred Daniel, Burl Strevel, Bill Crowe, Jerry Browing, Kenny Gates, George Colley, Larry Orr).
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1975 Best Of The Blue Ridge (QCA Records/327): I Know; It’s Worth It All; When We Sing Around The Throne Eternal; The Lighthouse; Somebody Touched Me; You Can’t Be A Beacon; Rise And Shine; Why Me Lord; Touring That City; Because He Lives.
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1975 Little Jimmy Dickens With The Blue Ridge Sings Hymns Of The Hour (QCA Records/330): Raggedy Ann; Just Over In The Gloryland; If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again; I Shall Not Be Moved; How Beautiful Heaven Must Be; I’ll Fly Away; Shake Hands With Mother Again; Take Up Thy Cross And Follow Me; Where The Soul Of Man Never Dies; Alone With God (Jimmy Dickens, Donnie Seabolt, Fred Daniel, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates)
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1975 Best Yet (QCA Records/339): I’m A Part Of The Family Of God; I Wanna Go There; Please Search The Book Again; Rev Mr Black; No Disappointments In Heaven; Closing Time; Sing Low, Sing High; He Follows My Footsteps; Jubilee; Help Me. (Kenny Gates, Larry Orr, Donnie Seabolt, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Fred Daniel)
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1975 Happy (Mark IV Records/1124): Happy; Old Brush Arbors; You’re Not Home Yet; I Believe The South Is Gonna Rise Again; The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor; Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown; That’s What This Old World Needs; I Am Thine, Oh Lord; Hand In Hand; I Want To Know More.
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1975 Reflections (Mark IV Records/1122): After Calvary; I’ve Been Born Again; Daddy Sang Bass; I’m Going Home Someday; Now I Have Everything; How Great Thou Art; God Bless America; Jesus Is Coming Soon; Gone; Rise And Shine (Bill Crowe, Laverne Tripp, Burl Strevel, Donnie Seabolt, Kenny Gates, Larry Orr, George Colley)
1975 Favorites – Vol. II (Chime Records/CH 622): Tell It To Jesus; I Can’t Feel At Home In This World; When We All Get To Heaven; There Is A Fountain; Old Rugged Cross; Lift Me Up Above The Shadows; We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes; I Must Tell Jesus; I Shall Not Be Moved; Softly And Tenderly.
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1975 The Old Time Religion (Blue Queen Records/1101): The Old Time Religion; In Times Like These; Work For The Night Is Coming; I Just Steal Away And Pray; Nothing But The Blood; Lift Me Up Above The Shadows; Oh, How I Love Jesus; We’ll Work Till Jesus Comes; I Am Bound For The Promised Land; The Last Mile Of The Way (Fred Daniel, Laverne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates).
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1976 It Takes A Happy Man (Blue Queen Records/1102): It Takes A Happy Man; Silver And Gold; Higher Ground; Keep Walking; I Shall Not Be Moved; Wreck Of The Old Ninety Seven; Satisfied Mind; My Mothers’ Eyes; Jesus Is Calling; His Hand In Mine (Fred Daniel, Laverne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates).
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1976 For God And Country (Mark IV Records/1162): God Bless America; His Eye Is On The Sparrow; Life’s Railway To Heaven; What A Beautiful Day; My Dependable Friend; Battle Hymn Of The Republic; Friends I Know; Sweet, Sweet Spirit; He’s Coming Back; The Statue Of Liberty.
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1976 Heavenly Parade (Mark IV Records/1163): Sheltered In The Arms Of God; Where Shall I Be; My Soul Shall Live On; I’ll See You In Heaven; I’ve Never Been Sorry; I’ve Got That Old Time Religion; When Was The First Time; Heavenly Parade; The Bible Tells Me So; I’ve Been A Waitin.
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1977 The Blue Ridge Now (QCA Records/358): Pearly Gates Swing On Open; That’s Why I’ll Praise Him; I’ll Be Going Home; The Triumph Song; Already Mine; I’m Gonna Magnify His Name; A Kid’s Song; Praise God I’m Rich; He Is Really Alive; The Me I Want To Be (Kenny Gates, Donnie Seabolt, Fred Daniel, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel).
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1978 Thanks For Loving Me (Mark IV Records/1164): Glory Train; Safe In The Arms Of God; Swing Down, Chariot; The Great Speckled Bird; Must I Go Empty Handed; You Gotta Be Tired; Don’t Wait For The Hearse; Did You Ever Go Sailing; Thanks For Loving Me; If God Is Dead.
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1978 Thank You Mr. D.J. (Queen City Album/377): Mister D J; One Way Flight; Never A Man Spake Like This Man; After The Rapture; His Coming Can't Be Too Far Away; What A Difference He Made In My Life; We're All Going Home In The Morning; We Can Sing; I Can Almost Here The Footsteps; Jesus Will Welcome Me.
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1980 Blue Ridge Energy (QCA Records/318): You Can’t Be A Beacon; I Never Knew How It Felt; Who; It’s Who You Know That Counts; He’s A Good Man; That’s The Man I’m Looking For; One Day At A Time; Happy; I’m Depending On Jesus; Lord Please Come Back; I’m In Love With Jesus; He’ll Go With Me Each Step Of The Way; I Found Peace In The Old Rugged Cross (Donnie Seabolt, Bill Crowe, Laverne Tripp, Burl Strevel, Jerry Browning, Larry Orr, George Colley, Kenny Gates)
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1980 Turn Your Radio On (QCA Records/204428): Turn Your Radio On; There’s A Little Pine Log Cabin; A Time To Sing; Keep Me; Old Campmeeting Time?; Neither Do I Condemn Thee; Somebody Loves Me; Where Could I Go But To The Lord; Dear Jesus, Abide With Me; Are You Washed In The Blood.
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1980 Live At Wheeling (Mark IV Records/1160): This Old House; Get Together; If That Isn’t Love; Mama’s Waiting; Let Me Live; Green, Green Grass; Why Me Lord; Oh Glory Hallelujah (Donnie Seabolt, Fred Daniel, Bill Crowe, Larry Orr, Kenny Gates, Burl Strevel).
1980 Somethin' Within: Everybody Will Be Happy; I'll Meet You In The Morning; Somethin' Within; My Last Move; Do Lord; Until Then; Right Now I'm So Happy; The Old Gospel Ship; Home Sweet Home; I Must Tell Jesus; Empty Mansions; It's Different Now.
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1980 A Thing Called Love: A Thing Called Love; The Smile On His Face Never Fades; I'll Have A New Life; Teach Your Children; Get Together; The Games People Play; One More Valley; Time Has Made A Change In Me; That City On The Hill; Medley Of Laverne Tripp's Songs.
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1981 Peace Like A River (QCA Records/80117): Wait Upon The Lord; Someone To Care; Peace Like A River; Does Jesus Care; It Was Love; He Washed My Eyes With Tears; Down The Sawdust Trail; Where Shall I Be; Precious Memories; Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere; A Sinner’s Prayer; I Saw The Light.
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1981 Burl-Bill-Laverne-Donnie And The Mark Four (QCA Records/10833): Put Your Hand In The Hand; Little Boy Of Mine; Prayer Is The Key; I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew; Danny Boy; What A Happy Day; Standing Somewhere In The Shadows; Keep On The Sunny Side; Family Bible; Old Rugged Cross.
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1982 Why Me, Lord? (Queen City Album/1113): Why Me, Lord; The Light From Heaven; Gone Is The Breeze; The 23rd Psalm; I Won’t Have To Worry; Happy Rhythm; Tenderly He Watches; Me And Jesus; He Is My Everything; Matthew 24.
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1984 Close To The Master (Mark IV Records/1161): Close To The Master; That’s Just His Way; There’s Something About That Name; I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You; Look For Me At Jesus Feet; Give Me Just A Little More Time; Down The Sawdust Trail; The King Is Coming; God’s Love Put A Song In My Heart; Jesus Have Mercy On Me.
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1985 Together (with The Sheltons) (QCA Records/106317B): He'll Pilot Me; Power In The Blood; I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him; Love Lifted Me; Standing On The Promises; I Feel Like Traveling On; Nothing But The Blood; No Not One; I Am Bound For The Promised Land; Showers Of Blessing; It's Different Now; Keep Walking.
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???? Another Christmas With The Blue Ridge Quartet (QCA Records/1118): The Christmas Story; O Little Town Of Bethlehem; The First Noel; Hark The Herald Angels Sing; We Three Kings; I'll Be Home For Christmas; All I Want For Christmas Is You; Christmas Island; Little Toy Train; Oh Come All Ye Faithful. (Kenny Gates, Bill Crowe, Donnie Seabolt, Burl Strevel; Laverne Tripp).
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???? Hits Forever (Mark IV Records/1121): That Day Is Almost Here; The Lighthouse; This Old House; It's Worth It All; The Eastern Gate; Battle Hymn Of The Republic; I've Got A Song; He Paid The Debt For Me; The Old Rugged Cross; He Touched Me. (Donnie Seabolt; Laverne Tripp, Bill Crowe, Burl Strevel, Kenny Gates, Blaine Bucy, Larry Orr, ????).
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???? The Battle For My Daddy's Soul (QCA Records/1167): Battle For Daddy's Soul; Consider The Lilies; I'll Take Jesus; I'll Wish I'd Done More; That Day Is Almost Here; How Great Thou Art; Gone At Last; Lovely Name Of Jesus; Love Grew Where The Blood Fell; The Night I Walked The Aisle.
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???? Christmas With The Blue Ridge Quartet (QCA Records/21027): Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer; Winter Wonderland; Blue Christmas; Silver Bells; Jingle Bells; Silent Night; Joy To The World; Away In The Manger; It Came Upon A Midnight Clear; White Christmas.
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???? Here They Come (QCA Records/1166): Here They Come; Rise Again; More Than Just A Superstar; Visions Of Calvary; You've Got To Be Tired; Let Jesus Ease Your Mind; The Old Man In Our Town; God Did; Plenty Of Time; When He Opens Up The Book Of Life.