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31
Oct
2003
Dixie Echoes - The Old Fashioned Way


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imageProduced by Randy Shelnut
Recorded at Echo Sound, Pensacola, FL
Label: Independent

If you like that old time singing with four men and a piano, then you will love this recording. This CD was even recorded in the old fashioned way, with four men around two vintage RCA 77 microphones and a Steinway Grand Piano.

The song list is full of old time Southern Gospel favorites including such classics as “He Touched Me”, and “What A Savior.” There are song songs that will have your foot tapping. “Rolling Along”, “Sittin’ Round The Table Of The Lord”, and “Keep Walking” are sure to lift your spirit.

Randy Shelnut does an incredible performance on “How Great Thou Art”.  He shows that he has quite and impressive range. They have even included the old “spiritual” “I’m Working On A Building”, that shows off the big Bass voice of Billy Todd. Scoot Shelnut tears it up on that get up and go song “Old Fashioned Meeting”, though his Dad shows that he still has it as they shift gears in the middle of the song.

No old time project would be complete without a nice piano solo included. Stewart Varnado does a classic job performing one of my favorite oldies as he plays “When They Ring Those Golden Bells”. 

Reader Comments

LOL @ Scoot tearing it up! After much discussion with members of the Unthank household, I'm told that this is a GOOD rating since it came from Deon...who by the way loves quartets! So, I guess I can't complain! It's a good CD. Good job fellas! smile


Commented by On 11/01/2003
James Hales's avatar Very good recording, with some of the most solid quartet singing you'd ever hear. Not everyone could do what the Dixie Echoes did here.

Excellent review Deon.


Commented by On 11/03/2003
I love this project!! There's nothing like the piano and "old fashioned" quartet singin'!!!!!! :thumbsup:


Commented by On 11/05/2003
This CD is great! James is right, not everyone can do what the Dixie Echoes did here and what they did was make a GREAT project showcasing "The Old Fashioned Way"! Everyone in the group has their talent showcased and Scoot does tear it up on "Old Fashioned Meeting"! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Commented by On 11/05/2003
Great review, although I might have even given it a 3 1/2 - 4 stars. Just my opinion! These are great guys I know them personally and I'm constantly excited to see God in their ministry as they continue to spread the great quality of gospel music that the Dixie Echoes are known for! Keep up the great work guys! :cool:


Commented by On 11/12/2003
This is just a fun recording. Better than 3 stars, IMO, but we've all got em. My favorites include "Workin' On A Building" and "Old Fashioned Way." Great job by the Dixie Echoes. This would be a tough album for any group to follow. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Commented by On 11/24/2003
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