Rogers has spent the rest of his career with the Soul Stirrers. "I'm Thankful" originally produced by Sam Cooke and . Willie Rogers is credited as Performer. The Soul Stirrers made other important changes in those years: ad-libbing lyrics, singing in delayed time, and repeating words in the . He passed January, 8th in Chicago at the age of 89. The Soul Stirrers are an American gospel music group. I got some good friends in Houston, Texas, named Greenleaf, but you probably wouldnt know them, Ben and Mary Ella. Playlists. DAVID FOSTER @FILM CD-2 Night Ranger,Roger Daltrey,Marilyn Martin,Robin A number of legendary Shoals vets, like renowned Swampers guitarist Jimmy Johnson and local producer David Johnson (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tony Rice), have all given Hightowers album their stamp of approval. The group was formed by (Silas) Roy Crain, launching his first quartet who sang in a jubilee style, in 1926 in Trinity, Texas, United States. Please join GMF in keeping Griffin's family, friends . His planned full-length album with Hall never materialized, and Hightower would never release a charting hit again. It made me feel good because I hadnt recorded in a while., Last fall, Hightower released Out of the Blue, an understated master class in country soul, smooth balladry and classic southern R&B. It was the thrill of my life, he says of his meeting with his hero. [3] [4]. Read Full Biography. So rechristened, this incarnation of the quartet made a 1936 field recording for Alan Lomax; as other members dropped out, Crain brought in replacements, finally arriving at the classic early lineup which also included bass Jesse Farley, baritone T.L. Several singers emerged from the group's ranks to become influential rhythm-and-blues and soul singers, most notably Sam Cooke. Vocal Producer, Composer. Willie Beaton - Died 1-7 . And more surprisingly, nothing much on the list from Sun Records, and little bluegrass and no gospel. The Sound of Gospel Soul See also Intro , Pulse or Filter ; or the Sounds of Traditional Soul , Chicago Soul , Brill Building Pop , Soda Pop , Ye Ye , Sunshine Pop , Sufi , Doo-Wop , Folk Rock or Classic Arab Pop ; or much more at everynoise.com .