3/25/2016

The Goodmans, Elvis Presley And Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Helen Long


Over the years, Southern Gospel and Christian Rock have become quite popular with Christians in the United States and around the world. One of the best examples is the current regeneration of Hinsons The Lighthouse, a rather simple though sacred song about Jesus. The Lighthouse can now be found on YouTube along with several other videos which have been uploaded by the band.

Founded first in 1967, the band and music represent a somewhat nostalgic version of southern gospel. After having performed live for the first time that very same year, the band became better known. If not for having played a revival in Freedom, California, it is unclear as to the whether or not the band would have found success.

Shortly after appearing in California, the group found bookings at churches and auditoriums up and down the west coast. Later, the band moved on to a shorter version by simply identifying as The Hinsons. When looking to find online versions of songs by the band, individuals should search under all configurations including, The Hinsons, The Singing Hinsons and The Original Hinsons.

The popularity of the song, The Lighthouse, can be credited to the Hinsons as it was written by Ronny. While this is the case, the song did not find huge popularity until it was covered by other artists. Even after The Goodmans recorded and released the song, it remained somewhat stagnant as far as being aired on a regular basis.

Then, the most amazing thing happened, Elvis Presley also recorded The Lighthouse. After which, the song quickly became a hit and since been reborn thanks to video sites and other new media formats. As with the days shortly after Elvis recorded the song, it is no doubt new media will bring new life to The Lighthouse and many other gospel groups and songs of the past.

Some like the sermons which often accompany live shows while others find the message rather annoying. The group, having once hosted The Gospel Jubilee, a television show in the late 60s early 70s, seem to have better success with regards to studio recordings than live shows. Most believe the lack of interest in concert performances is most likely due to the sermons which often precede the music.

Having never given up, the group released several more albums in the 1970s. Although, while always having been known as southern gospel, these new songs were in somewhat of a different genre. Some songs like "Look What He's Done For Me, " and "Shinin, " had a more modern tone and feel than earlier ones while others sounded more country. Listeners can now determine which genre might be appropriate by listening to audio and watching videos.

There are groups who are well known for a specific genre of music, others which can not be well defined. When it comes to the Hinsons, listeners can now decide by watching videos or listening to audio of songs, past and present. The band, now reformed, hopes many people will listen and find the messages of love and light in the many albums and songs now available for viewing and download.




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