The Swan Silvertones - Singer Silvertone Singers / Gospel Soul - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Featuring close barbershop harmonies and the virtuoso lead singing of front-man Claude Jeter, The Swan Silvertones became the most popular gospel group in America during the 1940's, 1950's and into the 1960's. Their music was so energized and inspired that they attracted fans of soul music, R&B, and rock n' roll and influenced vocal groups of all genre's, including the Staple Singers and James Brown. These classic recordings from the mid-1950's captures the Vocal Group Hall of Famers at their sanctified best. All selections newly remastered.

The Swan Silvertones - Inspirational Gospel Classics, Vol. 6 [COMPACT DISCS] Digipack Packaging date 11/20/2015

In the early 1940s, The Swan Silvertones emerged as a prominent American gospel group, known for their distinct fusion of traditional gospel music with elements of blues and jazz. With their mastery of rich harmonies, powerful vocals, and innovative compositional arrangements, the group quickly gained a reputation as one of the most influential gospel groups of their era and their enduring legacy can still be heard in the work of many contemporary gospel artists working today. Originally released in 1973 this album showcases this unique musical style and almighty spiritual message on tracks including 'At the Cross', 'I Found the Answer' and 'End of My Journey'.