BluesThe best music site on the web there is where you can read about and listen to blues, jazz, classical music and much more. This is your ultimate music resource. Tons of albums can be found within.http://theblues-thatjazz.com/blues/6623-mighty-clouds-of-joy.feed2024-05-20T02:20:29ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementThe Mighty Clouds Of Joy - Family Circle (1963)2019-04-19T13:12:16Z2019-04-19T13:12:16Zhttp://theblues-thatjazz.com/en/blues/6623-mighty-clouds-of-joy/25147-the-mighty-clouds-of-joy-family-circle-1963.htmlblueseveradministration@theblues-thatjazz.com<p><strong>The Mighty Clouds Of Joy - Family Circle (1963)</strong></p>
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A1 Family Circle
A2 Lord Hold My Hand
A3 Judgement Day
A4 By Faith
A5 My Precious King
A6 Glory Hallelujah
B1 I Came To Jesus
B2 Nearer To Thee
B3 Meeting Tonight
B4 How I Found The Lord
B5 Amazing Grace
B6 You'll Never Know
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<p>Incredible. This is stomping hard-gospel that will appeal to fans of early RnB/Soul/RnR. It's amazing how much the great Wilson Pickett styled his voice on the hair-raising gospel shouts that grace this record. ---hillsidestranger, rateyourmusic.com</p>
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<p>Contemporary gospel's preeminent group, the Mighty Clouds of Joy carried the torch for the traditional quartet vocal style throughout an era dominated by solo acts and choirs; pioneering a distinctively funky sound that over time gained grudging acceptance even among purists, they pushed spiritual music in new and unexpected directions, even scoring a major disco hit. The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in Los Angeles during the '50s by schoolmates Joe Ligon and Johnny Martin; while still in their teens, the original group -- which also included Leon Polk, Richard Wallace, and brothers Ermant and Elmo Franklin -- made their recorded debut in 1960 with "Steal Away to Jesus," cut for the Peacock label. Their debut LP, Family Circle, arrived a year later. In the years that followed, the Mighty Clouds joined the ranks of gospel's greatest showmen; one of the first groups to incorporate choreographed moves into their act, their nimble footwork and bright, color-coordinated outfits earned them the sobriquet "The Temptations of Gospel."</p>
<p>More importantly, they were the first group to add bass, drums, and keyboards to the standard quartet accompaniment of solo guitar, resulting in a sound that horrified traditionalists but appealed to younger listeners -- so much so, in fact, that the Mighty Clouds became the first gospel act ever to appear on television's Soul Train, where they performed their disco smash "Mighty High." Their crossover success continued with opening slots for secular pop stars including Marvin Gaye, the Rolling Stones, and Paul Simon, whom the group backed during a monthlong stint at Madison Square Garden. While lineup changes plagued the Mighty Clouds throughout their career, they remained active into the new millennium; in addition to co-founders Ligon and Wallace, their latter-day incarnation also included Paul Beasley, Michael McCowin, Wilbert Williams, Johnny Valentine, and Ron Staples. As the years advanced, Ligon took a more supportive singing role, with lead vocals performed by ex-Gospel Keynotes vocalist Beasley. Ligon died in December 2016 at the age of 80. ---Jason Ankeny, allmusic.com</p>
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<pre><em>
A1 Family Circle
A2 Lord Hold My Hand
A3 Judgement Day
A4 By Faith
A5 My Precious King
A6 Glory Hallelujah
B1 I Came To Jesus
B2 Nearer To Thee
B3 Meeting Tonight
B4 How I Found The Lord
B5 Amazing Grace
B6 You'll Never Know
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<p>Incredible. This is stomping hard-gospel that will appeal to fans of early RnB/Soul/RnR. It's amazing how much the great Wilson Pickett styled his voice on the hair-raising gospel shouts that grace this record. ---hillsidestranger, rateyourmusic.com</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Contemporary gospel's preeminent group, the Mighty Clouds of Joy carried the torch for the traditional quartet vocal style throughout an era dominated by solo acts and choirs; pioneering a distinctively funky sound that over time gained grudging acceptance even among purists, they pushed spiritual music in new and unexpected directions, even scoring a major disco hit. The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in Los Angeles during the '50s by schoolmates Joe Ligon and Johnny Martin; while still in their teens, the original group -- which also included Leon Polk, Richard Wallace, and brothers Ermant and Elmo Franklin -- made their recorded debut in 1960 with "Steal Away to Jesus," cut for the Peacock label. Their debut LP, Family Circle, arrived a year later. In the years that followed, the Mighty Clouds joined the ranks of gospel's greatest showmen; one of the first groups to incorporate choreographed moves into their act, their nimble footwork and bright, color-coordinated outfits earned them the sobriquet "The Temptations of Gospel."</p>
<p>More importantly, they were the first group to add bass, drums, and keyboards to the standard quartet accompaniment of solo guitar, resulting in a sound that horrified traditionalists but appealed to younger listeners -- so much so, in fact, that the Mighty Clouds became the first gospel act ever to appear on television's Soul Train, where they performed their disco smash "Mighty High." Their crossover success continued with opening slots for secular pop stars including Marvin Gaye, the Rolling Stones, and Paul Simon, whom the group backed during a monthlong stint at Madison Square Garden. While lineup changes plagued the Mighty Clouds throughout their career, they remained active into the new millennium; in addition to co-founders Ligon and Wallace, their latter-day incarnation also included Paul Beasley, Michael McCowin, Wilbert Williams, Johnny Valentine, and Ron Staples. As the years advanced, Ligon took a more supportive singing role, with lead vocals performed by ex-Gospel Keynotes vocalist Beasley. Ligon died in December 2016 at the age of 80. ---Jason Ankeny, allmusic.com</p>
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