Bill Gaither Trio - He Touched Me

Published Monday 18th December 2006
Bill Gaither Trio - He Touched Me
Bill Gaither Trio - He Touched Me

STYLE: Southern Gospel
RATING 3 3 3
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 17715-11217
LABEL: Benson 083061078126
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
RRP: £9.99

Reviewed by Philip Croft

If like me you think that Southern gospel sounds dated on those Homecoming Friends releases then a listen to this reissue will remind you just how far many of today's artists have actually come. Originally released in the 1970s this new freshly remastered version features songs mostly written by Bill Gaither during the period 1964-1970, a time when liberal use of the Hammond organ on everything was believed to give it an almost heavenly sound to those staid harmonies. Now sadly it just sounds a musical anachronism. I have no doubt that if I was to play this to my mother-in-law who is in her seventies she would absolutely love it to bits as would many others of her generation. And no one can doubt that Gaither's best compositions, like the title track, have real longevity. But with a playing time of less than 34 minutes in length (which, okay, was about the norm for the time) this is an album which hasn't worn well at all.

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Product Description
No one has impacted the Church with more timeless songs and inspirational melodies than the legendary Bill Gaither Trio. Relive these classic moments featuring fifteen enduring songs performed by the celebrated Bill Gaither Trio. Tracks include Get All Excited; He Touched Me; Let’s Just Praise The Lord.

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