3/30/2016

Elvis Presley, The Goodmans And Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Helen Long


When it comes to different styles and types of music, there are many artists who fit easily into previously defined genres. Others, many of which include different variations remain largely undefined. While promoting Hinsons The Lighthouse and other music as southern gospel, the sound has often been considered modern or country by a number of listeners.

With a line-up of male and female siblings along with a few back up singers and guest artists, the group eventually found success. Originally formed in 1967, the band first played a revival in Freedom, California that same year. After which, the band continued playing bookings up and down the west coast.

The band building on the success of the 1967 appearance in California continued to play bookings up and down the west coast. Becoming more familiar with listeners, the group originally known as The Singing Hinsons shortened the name to the more simple version The Hinsons. Individuals looking for material by this early southern gospel group may want to include all configurations when searching for material by the band online.

One of the most popular songs, and well covered by folks like Elvis Presley and The Goodmans is that of The Lighthouse. A song that was created during a bathroom break at rehearsal on a piece of toilet paper. The group was amazed when one of the brothers, Ronny, came back with the lyrics and song which later became a signature song.

The Lighthouse became even more popular once it had been covered by Elvis and The Goodmans. Now, it is one of the most watched videos by Christians on YouTube and other video sites. The group also now has a Facebook page for communicating with friends about events, new material and other associated issues.

Some like the sermons which often accompany live shows while others find the message rather annoying. The group, having once hosted The Gospel Jubilee, a television show in the late 60s early 70s, seem to have better success with regards to studio recordings than live shows. Most believe the lack of interest in concert performances is most likely due to the sermons which often precede the music.

Regardless of the lack of interest in live shows, the group never gave up. In the 1970s, the group began recording music which many thought more modern at the time. Others, seem to think the band had taken on a more progressive country sound which was also quite popular at the time. Whether southern gospel, country, rock and roll or undefined, the band has now uploaded many new and historic songs for fans to enjoy.

Whether definable within a specific genre or otherwise, it is no doubt the group eventually found success. With the popular songs of the past now available on YouTube and other sites, there is no doubt the band will also generate new fans and followers. Now reformed, the band only hopes these new found fans will listen to the mostly spiritual messages often hidden within the lyrics of song.




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