Edwin 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. More information
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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