Producer: Eddie Crook
Label: MorningStar
Website: www.daltongangmusic.com
Back in the mid to late 1980's, the Dalton Gang was just beginning to make a name with songs like “Still Small Voice” (they actually recorded this Gerald Crabb penned tune in 1987, one year before Gold City did in 1988) , “Call me a Dummy” and others. Then as quickly as they came, they were sidelined with various health issues and ended up drifting off into obscurity. Now over 15 years later, the Dalton Gang rides again! Filled with a down home country sound and heartfelt vocals, the Dalton Gang, consisting of Tom and Cheryl Dalton and Fred Spencer are “Standing Tall” for all to see.
The recording starts off with the slow tempo, “THERE'S ALWAYS A RAINBOW” and the song pretty much sets the pace for the recording, as most of the songs tend to fall into the slow to medium tempo range. Including the aforementioned song, several tunes have been previously recorded by numerous artists throughout the years including “MERCY”, “I SAW THE MAN”, “SHEPHERD OF MY VALLEY”, “HE IS MY EVERYTHING”, “LET'S HAVE A REVIVAL” and “BETTER HURRY UP”. The group also rendered their version of the oft recorded “I'LL GO WITH YOU”, which has previously been recorded by the Comptons and Duvall Family . They even threw in an Albert E. Brumley tune entitled, “THERE IS STRENGTH IN THE LORD”. The only song that I am unfamiliar with and I assume is probably a newer tune is “LIFT UP JESUS”.
Though I wouldn't call them the most polished sounding group, there is a raw emotional quality about their music that I find quite appealing. Fans of the Singing Cookes, McKameys, and the like will thoroughly enjoy this group. Adequate tracks and vocals, and a good choice of material, albeit mostly cover tunes, this is a good, solid piece of work and it actually does whet my appetite for their next release.
Personal Favs: THERE'S ALWAYS A RAINBOW; MERCY; I SAW THE MAN; HE IS MY EVERYTHING
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Written: 10/31/2005
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Hey guys...good to hear your music again! Enjoyed you at the ECC showcase at NQC!
Hey guys, it's good to know that you all are still going on for the Lord! I enjoyed being a part of the Dalton Gang back in the later "80s." I learned so much,was very blessed, and had such a great time! I often reflect on those days and have shared those memories with my wife and others. God bless you all!
Hey guys, it's so good to know that you all are still working for the Lord! I would like to some how get your new project when I get the chance! I remember my days with the Dalton Gang! I joined the band back in the late 80's as the lead guitarist. I learned so much from everyone! I was very blessed by your ministry and I had such a great time! I often reflect on those days with you all and I have shared those memories with my wife and others as well! God bless you all!
Hi Gang it is always a pleasure to hear the songs of praise and Glory to our risen savior, love you all and hope to hear you again sometime and somewhere, will be praying for you all to be safe and win souls for the kingdom.
Great Job! Great project! It is great to see how God is moving in your ministry. We're proud of you. Thanks for your great friendship all these years. We're praying for you guys! We love you all.
I absolutely LOVE The Dalton Gang! They have a way of blessing people of all ages & backgrounds with their music. Our church has them once or twice a year, and they have always brought the Holy Spirit with them! Their daughter is cute as can be, and she is such a wonderful singer! Hope to see you guys soon!
Hey James, email me at the above.
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