Gospel Groups: The Radio Four

The Radio Four

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The Radio Four were led by Reverend Morgan Babb and released some recordings during the 1950's on various labels. The other members are not listed. Their songs are on the streaming platforms after being released on compilations in recent years. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way:  Sending up this prayer

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel

Labels: Nashboro, Tennessee and Republic Records 

Gospel Groups: Bill Landford and The Landfordaires

Bill Landford and The Landfordaires

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Bill Landford was a member of the groups, The Golden Gate Quartet, The Southern Sons and Selah Jubilee Singers. The group he led sang gospel and spirituals in the Folk, World and Country styles. Their songs had a guitar strum at the beginning. They had great harmonies on these acapella pieces which can be found on numerous compilations. They released some traditional pieces and also some songs written by Mr. Bill Landford. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: You ain't got faith (till you got religion)

Origin: US

Genre: Gospel, Spiritual 

Styles: County, Folk and World

Label: Columbia 

Gospel Groups: Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

Silver Leaf Quartet Of Norfolk

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The Group was an all male acapella group with a member that had a high pitched vocal style. They were sometimes accompanied by the organ on some pieces, but they still infused the acapella techniques on these songs. Please take a listen here and remember God loves you, Jesus Christ is the only way: When Jesus comes

Origin: US 

Genre: Gospel, Acapella 

Also known as: Gold Palm Quartet 

Years active: 1928 - 1931

Members: Melvin Smith (First Tenor, Lead Vocals), William Thatch (Falsetto Vocals), William Boush (Baritone Vocals), Luther Daniels (Bass Vocals)