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A live album simply entitled Live by the American gospel combo The Edwin Hawkins Singers fronted by Edwin Hawkins was released on Buddah Records in 1974. Recorded live at the Bitter End in New York. Backing band features Daniel Hawkins on clavinet and wurlitzer, Donald Henderson on organ, Carl Lockett on guitar, Anthony Davis Mitchell on bass, and Robert Cochran on drums.
EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS – Live, Buddah BDS 5606.
Very well done live set from this well established gospel/soul group. LP includes traditional gospel as well as material from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. With vocal solos from Hawkins and Shirley Miller and a rousing instrumental backup, the set reminds one at times of an old time revivalist meeting. At the same time, however, there is that ingredient which should also make this a soul and pop hit. High moments are the vocal soloists with the singers answering. A fine set for FM play on most formats. Best cuts: «Jesus Children of America», «Lean on Me», «Oh Happy Day». Dealers: Group is well known. Display heavily. [Top Album Picks / Soul (Billboard Magazine, July 20, 1974)]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Get On Board”
A2. “Jesus Children Of America”
A3. “I Surrender”
A4. “Praise Him”
Side Two
B1. “Lean On Me”
B2. “Somewhere”
B3. “I Can’t Explain It”
B4. “Oh Happy Day”
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Buddah Records.
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