The Blackwood Brothers discography

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This is a discography for the Gospel Music Hall of Fame group The Blackwood Brothers.

Albums

YearAlbumMembers Who PerformedRecord Label
1952Favorite Gospel Songs and SpiritualsJames, R. W., Dan Huskey, Bill Lyles, Jackie MarshallRCA Victor
1956Hymn SingJames, J. D. Sumner, Cecil, Bill Shaw, Jackie Marshall
1957I’m Bound For That City
1958His Hands
1959The Stranger Of Galilee
Paradise Island
The Blackwood BrothersRCA Camden
Give The World A SmileJames, J. D. Sumner, Cecil, Bill Shaw, Wally VarnerSkylite Records
1960Sunday Meetin Time
The Blackwood Brothers In ConcertRCA Victor
Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere
1961The Blackwood Brothers On Tour
The Pearly White City
1962Precious Memories
Silver Anniversary Album
The Blackwood Brothers with The Statesmen Wish You a Musical Merry Christmas
The Keys To The KingdomRCA Camden
At Home With The BlackwoodsSkylite Records
1963On StageRCA Victor
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Their Famous Bass J. D. Sumner
Give Us This DayRCA Camden
1964Gloryland Jubilee
Blackwood Family AlbumSkylite Records
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring James Blackwood RCA Victor
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Present Their Exciting Tenor Bill ShawCecil, J.D. Sumner, Bill Shaw, James, Whitey Gleason
1965Something Old - Something New
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Cecil Blackwood
Do You Thank The Lord Each DayRCA Camden
1966On The Jericho RoadCecil, Bill Shaw, James, John Hall, Whitey Gleason
How Big Is GodRCA Victor
The Sound Of Gospel Music
The Grand Old Gospel (with Porter Wagoner)Bill Shaw, James, Cecil, John Hall, David WestonKing
1967With A Song On My Lips (And A Prayer In My Heart)RCA Camden
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Big John HallRCA?
Songs For Joy
Surely Goodness And Mercy (with George Beverly Shea)
1968It Is No SecretSkylite Records
In The Sweet By And ByRCA Camden
The Fabulous Blackwood Brothers QuartetRCA Victor
Yours FaithfullyCecil, Bill Shaw, James, London Parris, Dave Weston
In Gospel Country
All Day SingingSkylite Records
1969The Heavenly Harmony Of The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Fill My Cup LordRCA Victor
Just A Closer Walk With TheeRCA Camden
O Come All Ye Faithful
1970Gospel Classics
My God And I
Oh Happy DayRCA Camden
1971Sheltered In The Arms Of GodJames, Cecil, Jimmy, London Parris, Bill Shaw
Amazing Grace
Put Your Hand In The Hand
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring London ParrisRCA Victor
He’s Still The King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords
1972L-O-V-E
This Could Be The Dawning
Roll On Jordan
Release Me (From My Sin)James, Cecil, Jimmy, Ken Turner, Bill Shaw, Tommy FairchildSkylite Records
Mighty Clouds Of JoyRCA Camden
1973How Great Thou Art
On StageSkylite Records
Hallelujah To The King
Turn Your Radio OnARAA Records
My Sweet Saviour’s Love
A Father’s PrayerSkylite Records
It’s Worth It All
1974There He GoesJames, Cecil, Jimmy, Ken Turner, Pat Hoffmaster, Tommy Fairchild
Let’s Make A Joyful Noise
1975What A Beautiful Day For The Lord To Come Again
Keep On Singing Featuring James Blackwood
Hallelujah Meetin’
Hymns Of Gold
1976Learning To Lean
Lord We Praise You
1977Live! From Nashville Spotlighting James Blackwood
Bill Gaither Songs
Jesus Let Me Write You A Song
1978His Amazing Love
Lift Up The Name Of Jesus
1979Featuring Cecil Blackwood
Live! In Music City USA
Live! At The National Quartet Convention
Hymns By The Blackwood Brothers
The Blackwood Brothers Featuring John CoxJames, Cecil, Jimmy, John Cox, Ken Turner, Tommy Fairchild
Merry Christmas From The Blackwood BrothersVoice Box Records
1980We Come To Worship
Hymns Of The ChurchSkylite Records
Until Then
On The Jericho Road
1981The Joy Of Knowing JesusJames, Cecil, Jimmy, Ken Turner, Pat Hoffmaster, Tommy Fairchild
Hits Of The Century
1982Joy Comes In The Morning
Rise And Be Healed
How Great Thou ArtRCA Camden
I'm Following YouVoice Box Records
1983Because He LivesSkylite Records
The Family Of God
Perfect Heart
Second To NoneRobert Crawford, Rick Price, Jimmy Blackwood, Cecil Blackwood, Ken Turner
1984He Touched Me
1954: The Final CurtainBill Shaw, James, RW, Bill Lyles, Jack MarshallGusto
1985Old Time SingingSkylite Records
Safe In The Arms Of JesusRW Blackwood Jr, Jimmy Blackwood, Cecil Blackwood, Ken Turner, Jeff Stice
That Brighter DayVoice Box
I Bowed On My Knees And Cried HolyVoice Box Records
1986The AnswerJerry Trammell, RW Blackwood Jr, Cecil Blackwood, Ken TurnerCalvary Records
1990Turning the SoilDarren Krauter, Mark Blackwood, Cecil Blackwood, Jeff McMannSounds Unreel
1996Still AlivePaul Acree, Mark Blackwood, Chris Blackwood, Cecil Blackwood
1997The Blackwoods (Gaither Gospel Series)Spring House
1998Beulah LandSteve Warren, Mike LoPrinzi, Cecil Blackwood, Eric WinstonCustom
1998Augusta LiveBibletone
1999Blackwood Brothers Quartet Sing Songs Elvis SangSteve Warren, Rick Price, Cecil Blackwood, Eric WinstonCustom
2000Something BeautifulBrentwood
2000The Legend Goes OnClassics
2005Radio Shows of the 30s, 40s, and 50s
2006The Family of GodJimmy, Randy Byrd, Brad White, Wayne LittleSt Clair Records
2007Rock Of Ages: Hymns Of The Faith
Live In Cape Coral
201075 Years: The Song Will Go OnJimmy, Wayne Little, Randy Byrd, BillyDaywind Records
2011Softly and TenderlyJimmy, Wayne Little, Randy Byrd, Billy, Mike HammontreeIndependent Release
2011Live From FloridaIndependent Release
2012Sweet Songs About HeavenJimmy, Wayne Little, Butch Owens, BillyDaywind Records
2013Live! In ConcertBilly, Wayne Little, Butch Owens, Michael HelwigIndependent Release
2014Forever: 80th AnniversaryDaywind Records
2016Classics, Volume OneDaywind Records
2018A Capella HymnsBilly, Wayne Little, Butch Owens, Jonathan Mattingly
2023Tribute to the KingBilly, Jim Rogers, Eric Walker, Jonathan Mattingly

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