For The Soul Stirrers, this presented a problem.įor a while, Paul Foster tried to carry the burden of being the sole lead singer. Not long after this, he founded The Christland Singers. This was the last time Jesse Harris featured on a Soul Stirrers’ session. Sadly, it proved to be one of his final recordings for The Soul Stirrers.įive months later, The Soul Stirrers returned to the studio. That day, they recorded several tracks, including By and By, which featured one of Jesse Harris’ finest moments. Their first recording for Speciality Records took place in February 1950. With The Soul Stirrers having left Aladdin Records, they signed to Speciality Records, another Los Angeles’ based independent label. His replacement was Paul Foster, who joined The Soul Stirrers in later 1949. However, he still appeared on a few tracks. By then, James Medlock had decided he no longer would tour with The Soul Stirrers. That day, the seven members of The Soul Stirrers recorded twelve tracks. Their final session was in December 1948. This was the start of The Soul Stirrers’ lengthy recording career.įor the next three years, The Soul Stirrers called Aladdin Records home. They became The Soul Stirrers’ first two releases. With Rebert Harris and James Medlock sharing lead vocals, they recorded The Lord Will Make A Way and Remember Me. It was perceived as a suitable label for The Soul Stirrers’ recordings. The Mesner Brothers had founded Aladdin Records. So, it’s no surprise that in 1946, they signed to Los Angeles’ based Aladdin Records. Each night, The Soul Stirrers were winning friends and influencing people. Hailed as gospel’s best, and most innovative groups, The Soul Stirrers played to pack houses night after night. Soon, The Soul Stirrers were touring coast to coast. For The Soul Stirrers, this was just the start of their rise and rise. This meant The Soul Stirrers’ music was heard by a much wider audience. Then a year later, in 1940, The Soul Stirrers were given their own show on WIND radio. The Soul Stirrers made their recording debut in 1939. It seemed that The Soul Stirrers’ star was in the ascendancy. Now gospel’s top group were singing songs written by the top gospel songwriters. They had established a reputation as the top gospel songwriters. Among them, were Kenneth Morris and Thomas A. Now the top gospel songwriters were willing to give The Soul Stirrers first pick of their new material. With Jesse onboard, The Soul Stirrers were on their way to becoming gospel’s biggest group. An added bonus was, that Jesse Harris had been writing songs since he was eight. ![]() This was a new development in gospel music. However, three years after the latest lineup of The Soul Stirrers took to the stage, they added a new member, bass singer Jesse Harris.Īs gospel singers go, Jesse Harris was unique. For a night, they became an honorary Soul Stirrer. Sometimes, when their numbers were low, The Soul Stirrers had to “borrow” a one of the congregation for a performance. They were a cut above most gospel groups. Their ability to innovate set The Soul Stirrers apart. This latest lineup of The Soul Stirrers would pioneer the use of double lead vocals. So, The New Pleasant Green Singers became The Soul Stirrers. The group had to change their name to The Soul Stirrers. While Senior Roy Crain was happy to accept the invitation, there was a but. Before long, he was asked to join another gospel group, The New Pleasant Green Singers. By 1933, Senior Roy Crain had moved to Houston. Sadly, the original lineup didn’t last long. Then one night, after a performance, a member of the congregation congratulated Senior Roy Crain on a “stirring performance.” That night, The Soul Stirrers were born. This new group soon became a popular draw. That had been the case since 1926, when Senior Roy Crain and some of his friends formed his own gospel group, at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Trinity, Texas. Harris, the other lead tenor were determined that that The Soul Stirrers remained one of gospel’s top groups. A lesser man that Johnnie, might have crumbled under such pressure. These were big shoes he was being asked to fill. Johnnie Taylor filled the gap left by Sam Cooke. Recordings, which was recently released by Ace Records. This could’ve spelt the end for The Soul Stirrers, whose music is celebrated on Joy In My Soul-The Complete S.A.R. ![]() Johnnie Taylor was drafted in to replace Sam Cooke, who had decided now, was the time to pursue a career in soul music. Despite the loss of Sam Cooke in 1957, it was business as usual for The Soul Stirrers. The loss of a lead singer can prove fatal to even the most successful groups. THE SOUL STIRRERS-JOY IN MY SOUL-THE COMPLETE S.A.R. THE SOUL STIRRERS-JOY IN MY SOUL-THE COMPLETE S.A.R. RECORDINGS.
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