As we hope to convey with this series, the Gospel quartet was (and still is) one of the most popular forms of Gospel music.

This show features the Dixie Hummingbirds, one of the most well-known of the gospel quartets. We also plan to cover a few other quartets from the mid-twentieth century. Next week, we will continue by focusing on a few friendly rivals.

Featured tracks include (all are by the Dixie Hummingbirds, unless otherwise noted):

Happy in the Service of the Lord – Spirit of Memphis Quartet 

The Prodigal Son – Heavenly Gospel Singers

Mean Old World – Heavenly Gospel Singers

Ezekial Saw the Wheel

When the Gates Swing Open

My Lord’s Gonna Move This Wicked Race – Norfolk Jubilee Quartet

City of Gold

Beam from Heaven

Let’s Go Out to the Program

Christian’s Automobile

In the Morning

The Final Edition

Our Prayer for Peace

One Day – with the Angelic Gospel Singers

Standing on a Highway – with the Angelic Gospel Singers

Loves Me Like a Rock – Paul Simon