Comments on: Video: “Walk with Me” (Signature Sound)

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:59:31 +0000

The Dixie Echoes’ site is http://www.dixieechoes.com ; all the group members have their emails on the site. I’d suggest emailing Stewart and Randy, since they’re the two most likely.

By: Betty

Betty — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:57:02 +0000

I’m trying to locate the lyrics to an old Dixie Echoes song titled, “Lord I’m Depending on You.” Does anyone know where I might find them. Thanks, Betty

By: Nate

Nate — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:26:31 +0000

Does it matter how long their ties are????

By: EezyE

EezyE — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:30:12 +0000

Tim Duncan’s tie was still short.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:38:54 +0000

[quote](2) It looks like they have finally sold enough videos to afford full-length ties. [/quote]

WHAT! Full-length ties!???? What’s the world comin’ to? J/K LOL! That is different though. I wonder why they weren’t wearing their “signature” ties?

By: LaShay

LaShay — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:00:32 +0000

George sees what I’m trying to say. I never meant to come across as meaning that the Dixie Echoes didn’t have fans at their concerts. Fact of the business, why would I say something to that point when they just sang to 1200 people on Friday night alone? The crowd at Marcus Point was on their feet several times during that concert…and get this…the only microphones other than the two that were being used to sing into were the ones that were in the piano! Go figure!

Back to topic, though. The Dixie Echoes never get the credit that’s due them. I’m not whining or complaining or whatever…I’m just telling the truth. This whole two mic thing is probably going to be a hit with SSQ…people will say how fresh and exciting and different it is….and to a person who’s seen a group be very successful at doing the same exact thing for FIVE years…it’s frustrating.

I’m not much on the whole Gaither thing. Sure, I’d be elated for the Dixie Echoes should they get an invite to be part of a show, but I don’t think they’re holding their breath hoping that’s going to happen. They’ve been around for 45+ years. That right there ought to get them some sort of applause from the SGM world and/or Gaither.

Looks like for now they can keep on doing what they’re doing while doing it well and remain professional about it. And I’ll keep screaming to the top of my lungs that they deserve more credit than they get. )

By: Dave Mann

Dave Mann — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:15:58 +0000

I very much like their sound. Now, Christian ‘entertainment’ is not my thing, but if that’s what they’re going to do – as long as they are honest about it – I have no problem with it.

However, as far as the no fully produced soundtrack thing goes… anyone who has ever gotten to sing with those tracks or that knows the technical side to all of it will understand – it is something that they hide behind at times. Do I have a problem with it? No. It sounds great. But especially a group like SSQ – they cannot do what they do, (jumping all over the place, running back and forth, sliding all over the stage) and have enough breath and vocal control to sing up to par with what they hope to deliver. That’s when those vocal stacks really help.

However, SSQ has obviously proved that they have the talent and the discipline to sing quite well indeed. This video is proof of that. When there are no stacked vocals, no heavy instrumental soundtracks behind them – just piano and singing – it sounds great.

But don’t lie to yourself and say that the soundtracks don’t act as a crutch for them, because it does. I’m not saying they don’t work at what they do. All that on stage gymnastic stuff takes a lot of effort. But don’t tell me that their singing is top-notch while they’re doing all of that. Let’s be honest with one another.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:14:39 +0000

Granted, but what Curious George actually said, in the initial statement, was “ONLY major group.” (There are major groups today other than Gospel Singing Jubilee groups.)

I agree that the Dixie Echoes are one of the best out there. They only come up to Ohio once every two or three years, but I love ‘em anyhow!

By: Seaton

Seaton — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:12:27 +0000

Daniel,
I believe ‘curious george’ was stating that of all the original Gospel Singing Jubilee artists, the Dixie Echoes are the only ones that haven’t been featured on a Gaither production.

I want to echo that the Dixie Echoes are one of the finest quartets on the road today. They ‘own’ the two mic stage presentation in today’s quartet market. It is funny, the Dixie Echoes have done it long enough now that anybody else I see doing it makes me think; why are they copying the Dixie Echoes.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:43:01 +0000

#12 – There are actually several major groups that have never been on a Gaither production. I believe Triumphant Quartet and the Mark Trammell Trio are two such examples.