The Edwin Hawkins Singers

Afbeeldingsresultaat voor The Edwin Hawkins SingersEdwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. He (as leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers) was probably best known for his arrangement of “Oh Happy Day” (1968–69), which was included on the “Songs of the Century” list. The Edwin Hawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts exactly one year later, backing folk singer Melanie on “Lay Down. See for more.

Oh Happy Day

LAY DOWN Melanie & The Edwin Hawkins Singers

To My Fathers House

Early In The Morning

Are you ready for a miracle

I Hear The Voice Of Jesus

Joy! Joy!

Let Us Go Into The House Of The Lord

I”m Going Through

O-O-H CHILD

Children Get Together

Lord Don’tMove That Mountain

Give me a Star

i believe

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