Sunday, March 27, 2016

The Goodmans, Elvis Presley 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.

While originally known as The Singing Hinsons, then The Original Hinsons, the band shortened its name to the current version years ago. When looking to locate the band, songs, videos or other material online, it is best to search under all configurations of the name. In doing so, fans, listeners and others will locate more albums, songs and other material past and present.

The popularity of the song, The Lighthouse, can be credited to the Hinsons as it was written by Ronny. While this is the case, the song did not find huge popularity until it was covered by other artists. Even after The Goodmans recorded and released the song, it remained somewhat stagnant as far as being aired on a regular basis.

Then, the most amazing thing happened, Elvis Presley also recorded The Lighthouse. After which, the song quickly became a hit and since been reborn thanks to video sites and other new media formats. As with the days shortly after Elvis recorded the song, it is no doubt new media will bring new life to The Lighthouse and many other gospel groups and songs of the past.

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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