Tuesday, April 5, 2016

The Goodmans, Elvis Presley And Hinsons The Lighthouse

By Helen Long


Over the years, Southern Gospel and Christian Rock have become quite popular with Christians in the United States and around the world. One of the best examples is the current regeneration of Hinsons The Lighthouse, a rather simple though sacred song about Jesus. The Lighthouse can now be found on YouTube along with several other videos which have been uploaded by the band.

With a line-up of male and female siblings along with a few back up singers and guest artists, the group eventually found success. Originally formed in 1967, the band first played a revival in Freedom, California that same year. After which, the band continued playing bookings up and down the west coast.

While originally known as The Singing Hinsons, then The Original Hinsons, the band shortened its name to the current version years ago. When looking to locate the band, songs, videos or other material online, it is best to search under all configurations of the name. In doing so, fans, listeners and others will locate more albums, songs and other material past and present.

The Lighthouse became the signature song of the group when one of the brothers came back with the title and lyrics on a piece of toilet paper in 1970. After the group discussed the need for new material, Ronny, one of the brothers seem to disappear for several minutes then returned with the song which had apparently been written during a short bathroom visit. While first recorded by The Goodmans, The Hinsons also recorded the song shortly thereafter.

Then, came Elvis, and a rendition that would garner air play on radio stations near and far. After which, the song quickly became a huge hit, with singles hitting the market. As this edition came out during the Viet Nam War, the song also gave hope to a world which often felt all hope was lost at the time. Now, with social networking and video sharing sites, the band The Hinsons and The Lighthouse have been reborn.

Due to the ministerial style presented in concert format, many considered the band to be quite radical for the time. Often providing more ministry than music, some listeners became bored and moved on to other live performances. Still, even with this challenge related to live shows, the group continued to move forward.

Regardless of the lack of interest in live shows, the group never gave up. In the 1970s, the group began recording music which many thought more modern at the time. Others, seem to think the band had taken on a more progressive country sound which was also quite popular at the time. Whether southern gospel, country, rock and roll or undefined, the band has now uploaded many new and historic songs for fans to enjoy.

There are still many groups which remain undefinable when it comes to genre. Now with the ability to reach people world-wide through YouTube and other audio and video sharing sites, the music, like the band have now been reborn. The band, now reformed, hopes to garner a new audience ripe and ready for an old message delivered in ways new and historic.




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