Tag: Greater Vision

The Essential Playlist #3: Greater Vision

If you were trying to introduce someone to southern gospel music, it wouldn’t take long for you to let them know about Greater Vision.  I believe they are the greatest trio in the history of this genre, and for over twenty years have been one of the most consistent hit-makers in gospel music.  Making an …

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A Mighty Fortress

As most of you are probably well aware, Greater Vision just re-released their epic Hymns of the Ages project with Chris Allman’s tenor vocals added.  If for some reason you never got this album the first time around, it’s an absolute must-have.  Even if you have the original version, I still think it’s worth the $10 …

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Songs From Scripture #5: “We Still Have to Pray” (Greater Vision)

After being consumed by my Top 100 countdown for quite a while, it’s time we got back to some other series on the ol’ blog.  Let’s look at scriptural basis for another song written by Rodney Griffin. When listening  to Greater Vision’s latest major recording last year, the ballad “We Still Have to Pray” jumped …

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Top 100: #7 It’s Just Like Heaven (Greater Vision)

Release Year: 1992 Album Rank for Group: #1 of 13 Here’s a blurb: My favorite Greater Vision album reaches back to the original lineup, which I consider to have the greatest trio vocal blend in the history of gospel music.  The album contains my favorite Greater Vision song, “He Is Mine,” as well as every …

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Top 100: #9 Live at First Baptist Atlanta (Greater Vision)

Release Year: 2002 Album Rank for Group: #2 of 13 Here’s a blurb: Live at First Baptist Atlanta is Greater Vision’s only live album of new songs to date.  To be sure, they are not the Kingsmen, whose live albums are driven by adrenaline and spontaneity.  The “live” aspect of this recording is just what you’d …

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Top 100: #13 Far Beyond This Place (Greater Vision)

Release Year: 1999 Album Rank for Group: #3 of 13 Here’s a blurb: With nearly a decade of service in the books, Greater Vision was already one of the most established and popular groups on the road in 1999.  But their landmark album release that year propelled them “far beyond” what they had experienced before. …

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Top 100: #18 20 Inspirational Favorites (Greater Vision)

Release Year: 1993 Album Rank for Group: #4 of 13 Here’s a blurb: 20 Inspirational Favorites is a collection comprised of classics, hymns, and songs previously performed by Gerald Wolfe and Mark Trammell with the Cathedrals.  But don’t let that fact fool you.  When in the hands of the greatest trio blend in the history …

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