The Edwin Hawkins Singers – He's A Friend Of Mine

The Edwin Hawkins Singers – He's A Friend Of Mine

A moving collection of inspirational gospel and soul, He's A Friend Of Mine showcases the uplifting harmonies and joyful performances that made The Edwin Hawkins Singers one of the most influential gospel groups of the twentieth century. Blending traditional gospel with soul, contemporary arrangements, and heartfelt worship, this album highlights the group's remarkable ability to bring spiritual music to a mainstream audience.

Led by pioneering gospel musician Edwin Hawkins, the group rose to international fame with the Grammy Award-winning hit Oh Happy Day, helping introduce modern gospel music to audiences around the world. Their innovative sound combined powerful choir vocals, soulful instrumentation, and messages of faith and hope, influencing generations of gospel, soul, and contemporary Christian artists.

The title track He's A Friend Of Mine opens the album with an uplifting declaration of faith, while songs including Listen To The Rain, Lord Don't Move That Mountain, and Beatitudes deliver heartfelt performances filled with warmth and spiritual conviction. Side B continues with inspiring favourites such as Ain't It Like Him (That's Just Like Him), He's My All And All, Jesus Is All The World To Me, and the hopeful closing anthem My Lord Is Coming Back, creating a powerful and rewarding listening experience from beginning to end.

Perfect for fans of Andraé Crouch, The Clark Sisters, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, and lovers of classic gospel and inspirational soul, He's A Friend Of Mine is a wonderful addition to any gospel, Christian, or soul vinyl collection.

Tracklist

Side A

1. He's A Friend Of Mine
2. Listen To The Rain
3. Lord Don't Move That Mountain
4. Beatitudes

Side B

1. Ain't It Like Him (That's Just Like Him)
2. He's My All And All
3. Jesus Is All The World To Me
4. My Lord Is Coming Back