“Keep Blessing Me”
Golden Wings Quartet
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Since 1970, the Golden Wings Quartet of Tupelo, MS have kept the gospel quartet tradition alive while at the same time reminding us that Tupelo is known for more than the birthplace of Elvis Presley.
Since most of the singing members been with the group since its beginning, it’s not surprising that the Golden Wings Quartet stays true to the rich, robust 1970s. In fact, the Golden Wings earned New Gospel Quartet Artist of the Year in 2002 by the National Association of Gospel Promoters in Atlanta.
The group’s latest single, “Keep Blessing Me,” has a deep, bluesy swing a la the Williams Brothers, a false ending (“Just about the time you thought they were through, somebody would get that mike and ease up like this right here”), and a backbeat that sounds like a quartet kickline.
Classic sounds from Toby Coker, James Parks, Michael Penson, Tyrone Parks, Kelvin Carruthers, Elbert Evans and Lamar Edwards. Musicians are Nicholas Jones (keyboards), Paul Rogers (bass guitar), Genaris Carruthers (drums).
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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Good to see the Golden Wings keepin gospel music alive.
Ike at Rejoice Musical Soulfood Radio Network would love to hear from other quarets. Especially if you are coming to Birmingham or Selma AL
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Just watched the Golden Wings dvd, Live From Muskegon Heights, Mi. Those are some singing fellows. Got the chance to meet James Parks a couple of times in person while he was traveling with Lee Wms. and the QC’s. He is such a down to earth person, enjoyed talking with him. I just want to tell the Golden Wings to keep on keeping on. I hope to see you in the Raleigh N.C., Rocky Mount, NC., Or Wilson, N.C. area real soon.