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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.

Originally formed in 1967, the sound has a rather nostalgic tone. Also known by other configurations, the group was primarily known in the southern United States. The line-up included several siblings along with other back up musicians from time to time. The group sang in public for the first time in 1967 at a revival in Freedom, California.

While originally known as The Singing Hinsons, then The Original Hinsons, the band shortened its name to the current version years ago. When looking to locate the band, songs, videos or other material online, it is best to search under all configurations of the name. In doing so, fans, listeners and others will locate more albums, songs and other material past and present.

One of the most popular songs, and well covered by folks like Elvis Presley and The Goodmans is that of The Lighthouse. A song that was created during a bathroom break at rehearsal on a piece of toilet paper. The group was amazed when one of the brothers, Ronny, came back with the lyrics and song which later became a signature song.

Then, came Elvis, and a rendition that would garner air play on radio stations near and far. After which, the song quickly became a huge hit, with singles hitting the market. As this edition came out during the Viet Nam War, the song also gave hope to a world which often felt all hope was lost at the time. Now, with social networking and video sharing sites, the band The Hinsons and The Lighthouse have been reborn.

Due to the ministerial style presented in concert format, many considered the band to be quite radical for the time. Often providing more ministry than music, some listeners became bored and moved on to other live performances. Still, even with this challenge related to live shows, the group continued to move forward.

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 still many groups which remain undefinable when it comes to genre. Now with the ability to reach people world-wide through YouTube and other audio and video sharing sites, the music, like the band have now been reborn. The band, now reformed, hopes to garner a new audience ripe and ready for an old message delivered in ways new and historic.




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