Edwin Hawkins, The Edwin Hawkins Singers - The Comforter (2024)

Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was a pioneering American gospel musician, composer, arranger, choir director, vocalist, and pianist. He played a key role in shaping urban contemporary gospel. Hawkins gained international fame as the leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, especially for his groundbreaking 1968–69 arrangement of "Oh Happy Day", which became a major hit and was later listed among the "Songs of the Century." In 1970, the group also appeared on the charts with Melanie's hit "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)."

Tracklist:
1-1 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Everything Will Be Alright [3:28]
1-2 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Footprints [3:05]
1-3 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Holy Ghost [3:45]
1-4 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - The Comforter [4:54]
1-5 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Glorify His Name [3:29]
1-6 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Living For God [3:29]
1-7 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - If You Miss Me [3:49]
1-8 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Forever [4:03]
1-9 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - I'm Gonna Make It [5:00]
1-10 Edwin Hawkins;The Edwin Hawkins Singers - I Won't Forget [3:24]