Columbia Records Set to Release Stand Out Live, the New Full-Length Concert DVD from the Stellar Award Nominated Contemporary Gospel Ensemble Tye Tribbett & G.A. Nov 3, 2008
"Before I knew my ABC's, I knew the ABC's on the keys." As a teenager, he honed his skills as a keyboardist by accompanying such regional notables as Steve Middleton, the late James Viner and the Tri-State Mass Choir of the Edwin Hawkins Music Seminar. In 1996, Tye founded a gospel choir, Greater Anointing (G.A.), consisting of a group of family and friends whose hearts were set simply on praising the Creator through the gift of great music. (PR Newswire)
The Glory Of Gospel Oct 5, 2008
The Bay Area once boasted three of the nation's top recording choirs - the Voices of Christ; the Northern California State Youth Choir, led by Edwin Hawkins; and his brother Walter's still-active Love Center Choir - but the choir scene isn't what it used to be. "Instead of having big choirs, now they have a lot of groups and ensembles performing," says veteran local gospel radio announcer Marshalen Martin, currently with KDYA-AM in Richmond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
* Can science explain why ABBA is so catchy? Jul 21, 2008
So the ABBA model of the multiple voices or the Edwin Hawkins Singers singing Oh Happy Day is much closer to stimulating these evolutionary echoes of what music really is, fundamentally X closer than, say, Frank Sinatra or Miley Cyrus. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
ABBA songs have staying power Jul 13, 2008
"So the ABBA model of the multiple voices or the Edwin Hawkins Singers singing 'Oh Happy Day' is much closer to stimulating these evolutionary echoes of what music really is, fundamentally - closer than, say, Frank Sinatra or Miley Cyrus.". In other words, if a caveman encased in ice were to be thawed out, revived, and immediately given a full iPod, he would respond more immediately to ABBA or a gospel choir than, say, free jazz. (Boston Globe)
Happy days for Bush Jun 21, 2008
"We're having church this afternoon," Edwin Hawkins of the Hawkins Singers said, as he launched into a song to God that included the line, "Some folks see my faults, but you see my accomplishments.". At the end, Hawkins and his brother Walter invited all the performers onstage to sing their 1969 gospel hit that became a hit on the pop charts, "Oh Happy Day." The president clapped and sang along about the day that Jesus washed his sins away. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Music from the heart Apr 7, 2008
My earliest musical memory is my mom playing Larnelle Harris, Edwin Hawkins, the big records. I was, like, 4 years old, and I d sit on the sofa. (Lima News, OH)
Gospel songwriter's move to Ripon was a happy day; weekend performance set for Modesto Mar 27, 2008
Nationally acclaimed gospel singer Edwin Hawkins, whose Top 10 hit "Oh Happy Day " was a radio staple in the late '60s and early '70s, has recently moved to Ripon ... WHAT: An Evening of Praise with Edwin Hawkins and the Community in Praise Choir ... Four years ago, Edwin Hawkins moved into a 6,000-square-foot home in the Ripon area. (Modesto Bee, CA)
More of this story Feb 29, 2008
Rogers student Sarah J. Caldwell sang This Day, by Edwin Hawkins, accompanied on the piano by Mac Chrupcala, the high school s former music director. The Rogers High School Performing Arts Dancers closed the assembly with a routine choreographed to music by The Temptations and James Brown. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Obituaries for Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008 Jan 19, 2008
La Crosse Tribune - 7. Published - Saturday, January 19, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sue Me, Sue You: Musical 'Plagiarism' In Court Oct 5, 2007
177 [S.D.N.Y. 1976]), that George had unintentionally copied the Chiffons' hit, but was liable for damages, though he publicly had stated his inspiration for the song was the Edwin Hawkins Singers' 1969 hit, "Oh Happy Day." The court ordered Harrison to forfeit most of the royalties from "My Sweet Lord," plus a portion of the royalties from the triple-LP on which it appeared, All Things Must Pass. Don't think that frivolous plaintiffs' suits can't happen in foreign countries -- or that American... (Townhall.com)
XM Announces Expanded Jazz Programming Lineup Sep 26, 2007
Future performances of the 2007-2008 Jazz at Lincoln Center season on XM will feature Monty Alexander, Dave Brubeck, Paquito D'Rivera, The Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir with Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III; Freddy Cole, Carla Cook, Chano Dominguez, Kurt Elling, Frank Foster, Wycliffe Gordon, Scott Hamilton, Allan Harris, Edwin Hawkins, Ivan Lins, Russell Malone, Branford Marsalis, Mulgrew Miller, Lewis Nash, Rosa Passos, Eric Reed, Marcus Roberts, Marlena Shaw and many more. To kick off the new... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sunny Outlook Aug 5, 2007
Sunny spent many hours during her formative years at her godparents' house, at the church and in the home of Jamie's uncle, Edwin Hawkins of "Oh Happy Day" renown. She made her public performing debut at age 2, singing "Happy Birthday to You" to Jamie's father at Love Center. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
This Week in A&E Jun 22, 2007
Ms. Lillie Knauls, former member of The Edwin Hawkins Singers, (Oh, Happy Day), and member of the Gaither Homecoming Friends for 14 years performs, 7 p.m., Superior High School Multipurpose Room. Theater. (Missoulian, MT)
April 4, 2007 Sheriff's report Apr 5, 2007
- Nathan Edwin Hawkins, 20, 349 Frawley Road, East Ridge, Tenn. was arrested on March 28, and Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Marijuana Less Than One Ounce. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Event showcases talent Mar 12, 2007
Enthusiasm filled the room as everyone sang "Oh Happy Day" written by the Edwin Hawkins Singers in 1969 and made popular again by the movie "Sister Act" in 1992. The rhythmic sounds of beating drums filled the auditorium as the Kambang African Dance Group from Venice took the stage. (Alton Telegraph, IL)
