Comments on: Southern Gospel Christmas Songs

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:36:26 +0000

I’ve always loved the Oaks’ version of “There’s A New Kid In Town” with a full band, as opposed to the more common acoustic arrangement most artists do. They also put an acapella chorus of “Away In A Manger” on the beginning of the song.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:13:17 +0000

Oh, you did get 10!

I’m really sorry about that. Somehow it looked like 6-8 to me on first glance.

By: Richie

Richie — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:36:08 +0000

Thanks, Samuel. I knew they had. I don’t have a cut of their recording, but I have the GV one. I know the Oak Ridge Boys cut “Little One” in the 80’s, but again I went with the cuts I was familiar with.
Daniel, I thought my list was complete! Thrrow a brother a bone! Just kidding. Want to say what a great board you have. Nice to be apart of a board that you don’t have to wear armor to post on. Keep it up!

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:32:51 +0000

Cherish That Name was recorded by the Cathedrals in 1981, Richie.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:02:05 +0000

I actually know which CDs most of those are on. Believe it or not, I don’t own 100% of the SG CDs ever released…yet.

By: Meagan Williams

Meagan Williams — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:33:18 +0000

Really, Daniel? I figured you would know all of those! Wow. Let me know what you think when you listen to them. If you want to know what CDs those are on, let me know.

By: brady

brady — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:37:02 +0000

Here’s my list of the first dozen that came to mind:

1. Sweet Christmas Birth–Karen Peck
2. He Put The Merry In Merry Christmas–Kirk Talley
3. I Wanna Hear The Angels Sing–Hoppers
4. Emanuel–Talley Trio
5. Give The Gift–Tribute Quartet
6. Jesus Is The Reason–McKameys
7. Glory To God In The Highest–The Specks
8. Christmas Means Jesus–The Isaacs
9. Heaven’s Child–Martins
10. When A Savior Dreams–Ruppes
11. From Bethlehem to Calvary–Ponder/Sikes/Wright
12. Go Tell Everyone–Gaither Vocal Band

There are so many more good ones out there, that I could probably make two or three more lists. We’re very fortunate to have great writers in southern gospel music who keep finding new ways to tell the old story! Merry Christmas to everyone.

By: Seaton

Seaton — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:34:23 +0000

“Hope Has Hands” written by Phil Cross, recorded by the Hoppers.

By: JimT

JimT — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:33:45 +0000

WONDER OF WONDERS by the Inspirations must be included. No song ever has captured the wonder of God becoming flesh like this one. HOPE HAS HANDS by the Hoppers would be my other choice.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:21:18 +0000

Thanks!

Meagan, I wish I knew all the songs on your list, but you actually pulled out a few I’ve yet to hear. Great list, though – I see you’re the first person to try to assemble a complete list.