Shirley D. (lavendy) from SALEM, OR Reviewed on 9/7/2011...
We really like this CD. Great group, wonderful music and excellent quality sound!
CD Reviews
Probably the last Statesmen Quartet newer project
12/30/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The name "Hovie Lister" will forever be linked to southern gospel music as a true leader and legend. Hovie, who passed away on December 28, 2001, has left behind a gem with this newer project featuring the Statesmen Quartet, which he orginized and managed since 1948. This record is a top-notch project with top-notch musicians, including Anthony Burger on piano. Jack Toney is outstanding in writing some great songs and singing the lead. The quartet has truly a quartet sound: no screechy tenor, no sloppy bass or twangy lead...just a true, clean/crisp southern gospel quartet sound (a trademark of the Statesmen). Hovie out does himself featuring one of his classics, the Bill Gaither tune, "Thanks To Calvary". For you who have enjoyed this group down through the years, get this one while the gettin's good."
Somebody say amen
Joseph Lee Smith Jr. | Columbia, SC | 05/15/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Old time Southern Gospel at its very best!"
Hovie's Legacy
88 Keys | West Virginia, USA | 12/22/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This last series of recordings by the Statesmen, cut shortly before Rev. Hovie Lister's passing in 2001, showcases some of the smoothest harmony and tightest instrumentation I've ever heard, and in my opinion, will stand as a benchmark for aspiring groups for years to come. Personal favorite -- "Heaven Will Be Mine Someday". As a fan since the the late 50's, I'm hard pressed indeed to think of a more fitting tribute to the memory of Brother Hovie and all the other larger-than-life personalities that have made up the Statesmen Quartet organization since its inception back in 1948. In short -- if this one don't light a fire in your soul, your wood's wet. 'Nuff said."