This blog features the many gospel albums I find. 90% of the records featured here were created by local Cincinnati, Ohio area artists (on Jewel, Rite and Queen City record labels among others). Here you will find the Good, Bad & Ugly but never The Lackluster! If there are copyright issues or a problem with any post, just contact me and I will make corrections. I'm here to have fun and hope you will share in my process of discovery!
Sing A New Song
Songs Composed And Sung By Vonnie McClure
The Glory Song
Hold To His Hand
When I Lay My Burdens Down
I've Learned To Believe
The Days Of Noah
By And By - The Morning I Can See
Made Of Clay
I'll Be Faithful
All I Ask For
Get In Touch With God
He'll See Me Through
I Surrender Lord
Broken Promises
Jesus Brought Sunshine To My Soul
I'm Longing For Jesus To Return - Christ Is Coming Again - Added Grace
My Lord Doesn't Change
The Family Four
Cabut Recording Co. - Lima, Ohio
Manufactured by Rite Record Productions - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #27017 & 27018
The Family Four worked out of Marion, Ohio
My Lord Doesn't Change
He Knows What I Need
I'll Make It After All
My Visit To Heaven
When I Get Home
Too Much To Gain
The Great Beyond
Many Miles Behind Me
Another Hill
Someone's Waiting For Me
Are You Afraid To Die
The Last Altar Call
I've Got A God
Who Can Work It All Out
Melody Sound Studio - Hamilton, Ohio
Melody MSLP - 67
Produced by Ray Hall
Engineered by William M. Jones
Jewel Record Production - Cincinnati, Ohio
1976
Cecil Clevenger - Lead and Piano
Ricky Todd - Steel
Ray Hall - Flat Top Guitar
Carl Perry - Bass
Reba - Rythmn
The Gospel Three, Wetzel and Reba Hunt and Shary Rose worked out of Mansfield, Ohio
I've Got A God Who Can Work It All Out
It Won't Be Long
Jesus Will Outshine Them All
One Day At A Time
My Jesus Stands With Outstretched Hands
It's Worth It All
Three Rusty Nails
Wings Over Jordan
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Sunshine Mountain
Joe Gibson And The Gibson Family
Jesus Loves, Jesus Saves
Queen City Album - Cincinnati, Ohio
7124Q5
Sunshine Mountain
Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort
The First And The Last
Dying A Sinners Death
The Heart That Was Broken For Me
Deliverance Will Come
Heaven
Mountain Of Glory
Looking Through The Windows Of Heaven
The River Of Jordan
The Patrick Family Album
Engineered and Produced by Rusty York
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
LP 113
Terrific Cincinnati area "southern" gospel example featuring fine session work by local musicians, at least several, whose names I recognized from other Jewel recordings I've collected. Rusty York (Owner/operator of Jewel) listed himself as "producer" for this project. He even wrote the jacket notes. York, a musician himself, appears to have been a "one-man-show" "producing" and co-ordinating the entire sessions, engineering and doing post production work that may have included jacket design.
Dennis Hensley - Lead Guitar
Charles Patrick - Rhythm Guitar
Ray Wilson - Steel Guitar
Orangie Hubbard
Russ Mays - Drums
Judy Hensley - Piano
I Want To Rest
What A Day That Will Be
Who Am I
Search Me Lord
After All
He's A Friend
Homecoming In Heaven
God Is Real
Until You've Known
He Will Calm The Troubled Waters
The Heavens Harmony Singers
Alpha Records LP-429
The Heavens Harmony Singers worked out of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Buried amongst the country tracks on this set is a "folk" track, For You And Me credited to "Walker" (sample above).
He Will Calm The Troubled Waters
He Filled A Longing
I'd Rather Have Jesus
Getting' Ready Today
Without Jesus
Lighthouse
The Great I Am
Prodigal Son
I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now
For You And Me
He The Pearly Gates Will Open
Homecoming Day
The Gospel Singing Burton Family
Crusade Enterprises - Flora, Illinois
LP 152
The Burton Family (Cincinnati, Ohio) lists their mailing address (hometown) as Fairfield, Ohio. This album was manufactured by Crusade Enterprises located in Flora, Illinois rather then by one of the numerous local labels (Jewel, Rite Records or QCA (Queen City Album). The cover treatment is different than most local production in that the "art" is a lushly pre-printed affair The art is a sheet of stock glued to a blank jacket with one-color gold ink over printed (title on the jacket).
If I remember correctly, I think, at least a few of the Burtons (Grady Burton, Sr., Grady Burton, Jr., Betty Burton and Danny Burton) did a lot of session work on locally produced gospel albums.
This is a very good effort that captures the Cincinnati, Ohio area "southern country gospel" sound, which I've noticed is unique compared to that heard on records that I've collected that were produced in other parts of the country.
I Saw The Light
Nearer To Thee
I'll Praise His Name
Farther Along
Wait A Little Longer Please Jesus
Homecoming
I Wouldn't Take Nothin' For My Journey Now
Lord I Need You Again Today
The Answer's On The Way
The Dearest Friend I Ever Had
The Old Gospel Ship
Lord It's Me Again
I Owe It All To Thee
Roger And Euleta Sweeney
Atwell Records - Lafayette, Tennessee
ARS-249
The Sweeney's worked out of Sharon Grove, Kentucky.
I Owe It All To Thee
A Fresh Touch
Just Any Day
Promises
We Do Not Die
There's Enough Of God's Love
Everyday With Jesus
Whatever It Takes
Over The Next Hill
What A Lovely Name
I'm Going To Meet You In Heaven
We've Come This Far By Faith.
Especially Warm
Sigrist Family
Goodman Sound
Big Custom Productions B.G.-51LPS
The Sigrist Family worked out of Wadsworth, Ohio.
King Of Kings
Touring That City
We're Not Home
There's Something About That Name
He's Coming Again
Let's Just Praise The Lord
I Should Have Been Crucified
I Would Not Miss It
Through My Tears
I Could Never Outlove The Lord
I Feel Goood…
The Daileys
Faith Productions
811022
I Feel Good
Cornerstone
He Loves Me So
Rise Again
If My People/The Lord's Prayer
Love Lifted Me
It's My Desire
Blessed Assurance
He Means All To Me
Freedom Medley
What A Beautiful Day
The Freelanders
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
540
1975
The Freelanders worked out of Manchester, Ohio. This is their first album.
What A Beautiful Day For The Lord To Come Again
When My Feet Touch The Streets Of Gold
Born To Die
Hallelujah Meetin'
Salvations Plan
More To Go To Heaven For
Tears Will Never Stain The Streets Of That City
Ain't That What Its All About
Steppin' On The Clouds
My Sign Weighed More
When I Wake Up To Sleep No More
The Glory Bound Singers
Jewel Records LPS 425
Queen City Album 492N6
1974
The full album presented above was recorded from a sealed copy. Enjoy!
When I Wake Up To Sleep No More
Upper Window
I'll Never Die
Oh, What A Happy Day
Just For A Day
If Jesus Came To Your House
It Won't Be Lone
Vision Of Heaven
My Home Up In The Sky
Sheltered In The Arms Of God
Shut In's Prayer
His Grace Sufficient
The Faith Quartet
Rite Record Productions - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #21477 & 21478
Palms Of Victory
His Grace Is Sufficient
When I Lift Up My Head
So Many Reasons
Farther Along
Nearing The Shore
Joy In The Camp
Don't Take My Cross Away
This Little Light
Shower Of Blessings
He Looked Beyond My Faults
It Will Be Worth It All
I'm Willing Lord
The Jim Morrow Singers
Stairway Records
SLP 132
The Jim Morrow Singers worked out of Little Rock, Arkansas.
I'm Willing Lord
I've Found A Better Way
I Just Came To Talk With You Lord
Thank God I'm Free
To Much To Gain To Lose
I've Been To Calvary
He Filled A Longing
He Looked Beyond My Faults
Build My Mansion
There's A Way To Cross Over
It Won't Be Long
The Dalton Family
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
LPS 156
Why Worry
I'm Calling Jesus
How Great Thou Art
Welcome Home
He Saved Me
I'd Rather Have Jesus
When I Lift Up My Head
The First Million Years
Thank You For The Valley
I Want To Go Home
I've Got The Lord
Come Spring
Brother McQueen
Sings The Preacher & The Gourdvine
Cager McQueen & Daughter Rosa
Brother McQueen
Sings The Preacher & The Gourdvine
All New Songs Composed By Cager McQueen
Rite Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #14623 & 14624
This album was released several times. The top image (cover with white background) features a blank back cover and no record company/label information.
The second and third image is the Rite pressing as determined by the "matrix information" found on the disc.
McQueen promotes his new album on the back cover: The Sycamore Tree.
Daddy I Didn't Want To Leave You
Every Trail Brings Me A Little Closer
Did You Know That Jesus Suffered Just For You
Old Joe's Trials
Choose This Day Whom Ye Will Serve
Treasures In Heaven
The Preachers And The Gourdvine
This World Is Just A Dressing Room
No One To Wipe The Teardrops From His Eyes
The Message Written Upon The Ground
That's The Same God
Judge Ye Not
In The Shadow Of The Cross
Norma Jean Atwood
Crusade Records - Flora, Illinois
LPM 6702
From the back cover: Norma Jean Atwood was born in Woodman, Kentucky, but soon moved to Virginia where she sent her childhood years. Se was always very active in the work of the church and upon graduation from High School started into evangelistic work. Norma Jean evangelized full time for six years and then took time to study for and become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Back into evangelistic work now, Norma is kept busy traveling the entire United States, preaching and singing the Gospel.
Inside The Gate
God Is Love
Search Me Lord
Since The Cross Cast Its Shadow On Me
Man Of Galilee
I'll Just Pray, Pray, Pray
In The Shadow Of The Cross
I Just Began To Live
Led By The Master's Hand
Until Then
Surely I Will, Lord
When I Make My Last Move
What A Beautiful Day
Gospel Trio
Queen City Album - Cincinnati, Ohio
6051Q11
Ain't It Good News
What A Beautiful Day
I Just Came To Talk With You Lord
Father Dear I Want To Come Home
When I Wake Up To Sleep No More
Please Search The Book Again
I've Got More To Go To Heaven For
I Want To Walk And Talk With My Lord
An Unfinished Task
The Canaan Land Singers Sing Canaan Land
Jalyn Records - JLP-154
Rite Record Productions - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #33187 & 33188
1974
Canaan Land
Ready To Leave
I've Come Too Far
I'll Be In The Rapture
He Is Mine
I'll Get My Reward
Old Time Religion
We're Not Home Yet
I'll Have A New Life
Swing Wide The Gates
No Greater Love
Door Of Mercy
Durand & Ann Dixon
Sign It Was For You
Viola Records
Lundy Recording Studio - Barbourville, Kentucky
Piano: Ann Dixon
Drums: James Dixon
Rhythm: Durand Dixon
Bass: Tommy Rose
Lead Guitar: Marvin Canada
Tambourine: Charlotte Rose
What A Beautiful Day
He Brought My Soul At Calvary
I Saw The Man
Hallelujah Meeting
Little Community Church House
It Was For You
One Day At A Time
I Won't Be Coming Back Anymore
Glory Road
I See Jesus
I Don't Know About Tomorrow
On The Other Side Of Jordan
Gospel Favorites Just For You
The North Family Gospel Singers
Rose Records LPR 204 - Vandalia, Ohio
Rite Record Production - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides #28403 & 28404
The North Family worked out of Mt. Orab, Ohio
Oh What A Happy Day
City Of Gold
It Won't Be Long
God Walks The Dark Hills
One More River To Cross
Power In The Blood
Getting Ready Today
I Know
If God Is Dead
Sorry I Never Knew You
Old Rugged Cross
Too Much To Gain To Lose
Declare Heaven Is Real
Adco Records - Cincinnati, Ohio - LP # 102
Rite Record Production - Cincinnati, Ohio
Side #21829 & 21830
Heaven Is Real
I'll Really Be Free
I Was There When It Happened
River Of Jordan
Until You've Known
Where No One Stands Alone
One More Time
Until Then
If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
In The Shelter Of His Arms
Lonesome Valley
Home Coming Day
Dedicated
Kirk Family
Jewel Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
515
A Song Holly Angels Cannot Sing
One Day At A Time
I've Come To Far To Look Back
When I Wake Up To Sleep No More
Whisper Jesus
One More River
I Believe He Died For Me
Lord Stay Near To Me
Ready To Leave
Wonderful Is Jesus
Alice Trent
Light Of Life - Hamilton, Ohio
Queen City Album - Cincinnati, Ohio
80424
From the back cover: We want to express our appreciation, along with Brother and Sister Trent, to Jeanette Barrett, Pianist and to Jack Cox, Organist. They are both members of the West Side Pentecostal Church, 1940 Millville Ave., Hamilton, Ohio. The Rev. Robinson is the Pastor. Sister Elsie Sparks, playing the lead guitar, and Brother Will Sparks, playing the rhythm guitar, have been close friends of the Trents for many years. Brother and Sister Trent are members of the Maryland Ave. Pentecostal Church, 1710 Maryland Ave., Covington, Ky. Rev. Chester Schell is Pastor. This album "Wonderful Is Jesus" is not just another album, it is the true feeling of Sister Alice, Jesus has truly been wonderful to her. A few years ago the doctors told Brother Trent that Sister Trent would not be able to sing any more, they had found Cancer in her throat. Brother Trent began to pray, he needed Sister Trent, she was a part of his ministry. While praying alone in the church one day The Lord sent a messenger to him and told him that Sister Trent would live and sing again; from that day Sister Trent recovered, and in a few weeks she was completely healed and singing for Jesus again.
Wonderful Is Jesus
I Will Follow Thee
Dear Jesus Abide With Me
I've Been To Calvary
Something Better Than Gold
Home Coming Week
I Can Almost See The Lights Of Home
One More Valley
Keep Walking
I Don't Regret A Mile
The Sycamore Tree
Brother McQueen
Rite Records - Cincinnati, Ohio
Sides 14145 & 14146
All songs by Cager McQueen
Too High In The Sycamore Tree
Jesus Bought My Soul
God Made The World
The Harps Of Gold
The Book Of Daniel
Jesus Knows
Heavenly Flower
Happy As A Bird
THe Hollyroller
I'm Not Turning Back
Seek And Ye Shall Find
Little Ellis
No One Loves Me Like Jesus
