1977 Chattanooga Live 

That's really cool. I was so jealous that my sister and brother-in-law attended this concert. I lived in Ohio with my parents at the time and couldn't be there. Because of the Kingsmen, I've been singing quartet music for 30 years. I had this album on 8 track and played it constantly in my car.

I still listen to this great song, The Old Ship Of Zion! I cried many times listening to this heart felt song. The song remains in my heart and brings back memories of over 40 years ago when I first heard it. God bless these wonderful singers. They spread God's word through their music. Many hearts were touched and many gave their lives over to God. Amen.

It all comes down to economics. The southern gospel market has been shrinking for years and continues to do so. A group cannot support the 7 or 8 full time members having to sing in some places for a 'love offering" (even top groups). The expectations for the quality of the performance have continually gone up but the money that can be made has not. So groups can record a top notch band, even with strings, once and then take the tracks on the road. Most keep a piano player and sometimes bass because people expect it- but the days of a really high-quality group traveling full-time with a live band in southern gospel are gone. Crabb family probably last one to pull it off and as you see, they have finally split into different solos, groups, etc.

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I was 13 years old, when I first heard of The Kingsmen Quartet. That was back in the Fall of 1975, and the first Album I ever heard of theirs, was entitled "1686 Lbs. Of Gospel". Do you remember that Album? I remember Hallelujah Square, Praise the Lord, I'm gong home,I get a little touch of Heaven in my soul, , I can hear Mama singing, Who's gonna hold your hand, It's enough to make me shout, He's still living, and more. That was my first exposure to The Kingsmen Quartet, and, 47 years later, I still love hearing their music! God has used groups like this, to keep me blessed and, yeah... entertained, over the years. Love this style of music...and I always will!

Me too, my parents played this ALL the time, brings back memories!

@Jeremy Brown yeah Big and Live was my fav too

Rebecca S this one is good also another great one would be big and live from Gadsten Alabama

Mine too. It touched my heart and soul. It brought me closer to God immediately. I have never forgotten the words. "As I step on board I'll be leaving, all my sorrow and heartaches behind. I'll be safe with Jesus the captain. Sailing out on the Old Ship Of Zion" To this day of my 78 the year of life. I am still waiting on Jesus the captain, to take my place in heaven with him. Hallelujah ❤️

Do you still have this album. I can not find it anywhere. Would so love to listen to this in my car

Was Also On "Big & Live"

Good stuff

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you could download this as an mp3 and then edit it into the different songs or just leave it as one file and burn it to cd or put on a usb to play on a puter or in the car. most newer cars have usb plugs for the stereo.

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That's right. Ernie first was recorded live on "Live Naturally"- Ernie was a little more dynamic but Johnny Parrack was a very solid tenor.

Love Lifted Me is not on this album. The version you speak of is on the "Live Naturally" album.

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Were you ever successful in doing so? I so want this music on CD

Boyfriend and girlfriend, or just friends? Whichever, I love it!!!!

Husband and wife. J Bazel Mull and Lady Mull