World Class Gospel Legacy Collection CD – Edwin Hawkins

Edwin Hawkinswas an American gospel musician, pianist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. Best known for his arrangement “Oh Happy Day,” which was included on the “Songs of the Century” list, Edwin Hawkins changed the landscape of Gospel music! He is credited for paving the way for Gospel superstars such as Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, John P. Kee and many more! Edwin Hawkins was the founder of The Edwin Hawkins Singers and was a key member of The Hawkins Family with his brother, Gospel superstar Walter Hawkins.

In his later years, Edwin and Executive Producer Moses Tyson, Jr. began to produce various gospel projects that garnered hits featuring stellar performances from Karen Clark-Sheard, Rance Allen, Marvin Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Walkter Hawkins, Rev. Timothy Wright, Beverly Crawford, and many more!

Track Listing:

1. Church Time
2. Kings and Kingdoms
3. Lord of All
4. When All Else Fails
5. I Need You
6. I Just Can’t Tell It All
7. Don’t Forget to Pray
8. I Can See Clearly Now
9. Love Is the Reason
10. What a Friend
11. Oh Happy Day (Extended Mix)

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