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Excellent Music from Fine Folks

Charlie Butts | Roswell, NM United States | 02/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This music is a "must" for anyone who loves simple four-part family harmony with acoustical upbeat accompaniment and a variety of song types. Don't let the "Bluegrass" categorization turn you away if you're not normally a bluegrass fan -- the Village Singers capitalize on the uplifting beat and rhythm of bluegrass but their vocals are pure harmony without the stereotypical nasal tones. The song selection varies from the soulful harmony and beautiful lyrics of Gov. Jimmie Davis's "Someone to Care" to the Stamps/Baxter standard, "I'll Live in Glory" to the more bluegrass-flavored Far Side Banks of Jordan popularized by Allison Kraus and the Cox family. Most people think of the title song as a slow invitational number sung at the close of a "Hellfire and Brimstone" sermon, but the Goad family (and Shirley)sing it from the upbeat and joyful perspective of Christians looking forward to the "Great Day." Their short acapella rendition of the classic "In the Garden" is the final selection and is really the frosting on this scrumptious cake."

Great people, great sound

Michael S. Breid | Eureka Springs, Arkansas United States | 02/26/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Once you have heard the Village Singers you are hooked. Their beautiful blend of harmony is second to none. It would be a great thing to see The Village Singers and the original Chuck Wagon Gang on the same stage performing. I'm sure Governor Jimmie Davis is smiling down at The Village Singers for their Tribute to Governor Jimmie Davis recording. Also there would be nods of approval from the original Chuck Wagon Gang for the splendid way The Village Singers perform their material. All in all any albums by The Village Singers are a treat to behold.

Arkansas Red-Ozark Troubadour, Ozark Mountains, Arkansas"

There's a Great Day Coming

Arnold Farstad | Loveland, CO | 10/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Village Singers are excellent singers with great harmony, especially for the kind of songs they sing (Old Fashioned Gospel Harmony). Furthermore the instrumental accompaniement on these songs is absolutey awsome."