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they aren't the new oak ridge boys but they are great! i love this cd.

THERE WILL NEVER BE A GROUP LIKE THE ORIGIONAL OAK RIDGE BOYS. SMITTY GATLIN, WILLIW WYNN, HERMAN HARPER, THEY WERE THE GREATEST. LET"S DONT FORGET TOMMY FAIRCHILD, WHAT A GREAT PIANO PLAYER. NEED MORE OF THIS KIND OF GOSPEL MUSIC TODAY

This collection of southern gospel classics is a re-release of the Oak Ridge Boys' "On The Sunny Banks" project, recorded in the early 1960's, well before the group's cross-over into country music. Personnel at the time these tracks were laid down included the great Smitty Gatlin (lead), Willie Wynn (tenor), William Lee Golden (baritone), Herman Harper (bass) and Tommy Fairchild (piano).

The group had been known as the Oak Ridge Boys for a relatively short period of time when these songs were released. Smitty Gatlin purchased the name "Oak Ridge Quartet" from the legendary Wally Fowler in the late 1950's, then changed it to reflect the new lineup. As fans of Southern Gospel know, Willie Wynn was one of the industry's leading tenor singers, and the late Herman Harper went on to create the premier talent management agency that still bears his name. Incidentally, contemporary Oaks fans may be interested to know that this project marked William Lee Golden's debut with the group, resulting in one of the longest tenures in either gospel or country music.

This CD contains positively stellar material from some of the greatest writers in southern gospel -- Dottie Rambo, Gov. Jimmie Davis, and Smitty Gatlin himself, performing his very own "When I Lay My Burdens Down Someday". This one is solid gold. Don't miss it!

It's just about every thing I thought it would be, except, I thought there would be more songs on the CD.

The Oak Ridge Boys can sing gospel like no other group can, and their 'original' lineup proves it on this set of tracks. Highly enjoyable and inspirational!!!

Oak Ridge Boys couldn't be better. Love all their recordings.
You feel closer to Jesus our Redeemer. The music album was done well. Arrived in a timely manner. Case and CD in new condition. Highly recommend this Seller.

Love The Oak Ridge Boys and Old time Gospel
Very pleased with the purchase

This CD is excellent because it features so many of the southern gospel quartet songs we love, like "The Old Country Church." In the early years of the ORB, members like Willie Wynn at tenor and Herman Harper at bass, perfectly complimented Duane Allen as lead singer and Bill Golden at baritone. Very high quality sound from an outstanding group. I much prefer them and their sound to the later group that crossed into country/pop with "Elvira" fame; but that's just my opinion.

Purchased as gift for sister-in law - life long Oaks Fan. She loves it.

All service aspects, price, etc., very good

If you like depressing music then you will like this one