Margaret Jimenez | New York, NY United States | 02/07/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the first Gospel album I heard over 24 years ago even before I was saved. It touched me then and it touches me now. It's a classic in every sense of the word and each and every song still inspires and moves me to tears of joy. I highly recommend it for it's spontaneity, it's raw emotion and the best gospel singing I have ever heard. It's a must have for a true and true gospel fan's collection!"
Gospel Music like it should be!
paul & oli laufale | Hurlstone Park . Sydney AUSTRALIA | 11/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have heard many Christian artists over the past 25 years, and there fall under 2 simple catergories; 1)ANNOINTED or 2)ANNOYING. This CD is overflowing in the first catergory and is a fine example of how Gospel music used to be played between the late 60's and throughout the 70's. No synthesized razzle dazzle, sampling but musical simplicity connected with annointed voices.Get this or regret it. Simple as that!"
In my next life...
Julie Burke | Montgomery, AL United States | 03/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"...I hope to come back as Tramaine Hawkins, or at least be good enough to sing in Walter Hawkins' choir. "Goin Up Yonder" is one of my all-time favorite gospel songs, and on a bad day it's a good reminder to find joy in today. Tramaine's voice is enough to make it all better. Every track on this cd is wonderful. I absolutely adore "I Love the Lord" and "Changed". And "God Is Standing By" is some kind of contagious, house-shaking singing, especially the second half. This cd would have to come with me if I only had 5 to take."
Down Memory Lane
Jennifer Monk | Colorado | 06/12/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I highly recommend Alive 1 & 2 to those of us who remember the days of the 70s when gospel songs came alive. The Hawkins Family sung their songs with an anointing. The words of their songs could be understood, and they touch my soul deeply. I had been searching for these old songs, and I was delighted to find them on Amazon. I have ordered my set, and will enjoy them another 20 years! Get them, you won't be sorry!"
One of the Very Best Gospel Albums
thesavvybamalady | Prichard, Alabama USA | 02/04/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the main reasons I bought this cd was when I was a teen in church back in the Bronx,N.Y., our chior used to sing these same songs, and some years later, I discovered a cassette at my parent's home and it just brought back the memories. I recently bought this cd and Love Alive 2 since they bring back great memories, and I tell you, they are truly some of the very best gospel albums out there of all time. It makes you want to raise your hands in the air and give God the praise. Worth the listen and brings back good memories."