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	The Soul Stirrers
		Had the Soul Stirrers only launched the career of Sam Cooke, they would have earned their place in rock and roll history.
		The Soul Stirrers formed in Texas in 1935 and were recorded by music historian Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress the next year.
		Despite numerous personnel changes the Soul Stirrers remain a viable and functioning institution to this day, and their recorded legacy continues to echo through the parallel worlds of gospel and soul music.
	www.rockhall.com /inductee/the-soul-stirrers (463 words)

	The Soul Stirrers - Music Downloads - Online
		After moving to Chicago, the Soul Stirrers began shifting away from the signature tight harmonies and compact songs of traditional gospel towards a harder style distinguished by shifting leads and performances elongated to increase their emotional potency; they also began performing new material from the pens of Thomas A. Dorsey, Kenneth Morris, and others.
		In early 1950, the Soul Stirrers signed to the Specialty label, debuting with the single "By and By"; it was quickly followed by "I'm Still Living on Mother's Prayer" and "In That Awful Hour," both originals composed by Detroit's Reuben L.C. Henry.
		The group's popularity continued to soar, but as the Soul Stirrers entered their third decade, the daily grind began to wear on its members, and soon Bruster retired; he was replaced by baritone Bob King, who also doubled as a guitarist, becoming their first-ever steady instrumentalist.
	musicstore.connect.com /artist/373/The-Soul-Stirrers/1039801.html (616 words)

	The Soul Stirrers: Biography
		In total, the Soul Stirrers recorded over two dozen tracks for Specialty in 1950 before Harris quit the group that same year; many predicted a dire future, especially when it was announced that his replacement was a relatively unknown 20-year-old named Sam Cooke.
		The first Soul Stirrers 78 to feature Cooke, "Jesus Gave Me Water," was a major hit, and with his good looks the young singer made an instant impact with female audiences, in the process becoming the gospel circuit's first sex symbol.
		The group's popularity continued to soar, but as the Soul Stirrers entered their third decade, the daily grind began to wear on its members, and soon Bruster retired; he was replaced by baritone Bob King, who also doubled as a guitarist, becoming their first-ever steady instrumentalist.
	afgen.com /soul_stirrers.html (562 words)

	The Soul Stirrers - Inductees - The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation
		The most revolutionary group in gospel music, the Soul Stirrers and their succession of incredible lead singers were largely responsible for the development of modern soul music.
		The Soul Stirrers' origins date back to 1926, where in the town of Trinity, Texas, baritone Senior Roy Crain formed a quartet with a number of other teens with whom he attended church.
		Throughout the 1940s, the Soul Stirrers' reputation grew; not only were they constantly on tour, but they booked most of the major gospel programs in the Chicago area — in their spare hours, they even operated their own cleaning business.
	www.vocalgroup.org /inductees/soul_stirrers.html (1461 words)

	The Soul Stirrers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		One of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, The Soul Stirrers were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel and, without intending it, in the creation of soul music, the secular music that owed much to gospel.
		The Soul Stirrers made other important changes in those years: ad-libbing lyrics, singing in delayed time, and repeating words in the background as both a rhythmic and emotional support for the lead singers.
		The Soul Stirrers dropped the "flatfooted" style of jubilee quartets before them and expanded their repertoire from spirituals and traditional hymns to the newer gospel compositions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Soul_Stirrers (689 words)

	CD Baby: THE SOUL STIRRERS: The Soul Stirrers In Concert/Live From Chicago, IL
		In 1989, the “Legendary Soul Stirrers” of Chicago, Il, were inducted into the “Rock and Roll” hall of fame as being an influence on secular music down through the years.
		But for nearly half a century, the Soul Stirrers set the pace for both gospel and pop vocal groups with their blend of full, mellow harmonies and sexy crooning leads delivered by a magnificent succession of singers.
		The Soul Stirrers made their first commercial recordings for Aladdin Records during 1947-48, at a time when the gospel-quartet style was in transition.
	cdbaby.com /cd/soulstirrers (1450 words)

	VH1.com : The Soul Stirrers : Biography - Urge Music Downloads
		The Soul Stirrers' origins date back to 1926, where in the town of Trinity, TX, baritone Senior Roy Crain formed a quartet with a number of other teens with whom he attended church.
		After moving to Chicago, the Soul Stirrers began shifting away from the signature tight harmonies and compact songs of traditional gospel towards a harder style distinguished by shifting leads and performances elongated to increase their emotional potency; they also began performing new material from the pens of Thomas A. Dorsey, Kenneth Morris, and others.
		In 1956, Cooke finally crossed over to the pop market, and was replaced by ex-Highway QC Johnnie Taylor; while Taylor himself would also enjoy pop success in the years to follow, he failed to command the same devotion as his predecessor.
	www.vh1.com /artists/az/soul_stirrers_the/bio.jhtml (626 words)

	SAM COOKE & THE SOUL STIRRERS / THE COMPLETE SPECIALTY RECORDINGS
		For nearly six years, Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers put religion in the hearts of all within earshot of their sanctified sounds.
		The Soul Stirrers scored a major hit with their first record featuring Cooke on lead vocals, "Jesus Gave Me Water." With his irresistible blend of movie-star looks and preacher’s son intensity, Cooke developed a massive following as the gospel circuit’s first golden-voiced sex symbol.
		By the end of his run with the Soul Stirrers, it was clear that Cooke had huge crossover potential.
	www.musthear.com /reviews/soulstirrers.html (765 words)

	soul - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Soul, in many religions and philosophies, the immaterial element that, together with the material body, constitutes the human individual.
		Soul Music, style of rhythm-and-blues music, especially popular during the 1960s.
		Most musicians, however, particularly on the East Coast, continued to expand on the hotter, more driving bebop tradition.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/search.aspx?q=soul (159 words)

	soul sides
		SOUL HUT: DAY TRES The Brewsteraires of M...
		The Soul Stirrers are best remembered today as being the matrix from which Sam Cooke sprung; this recording presages that development by a good many years.
		The strong bass is courtesy of J.J. Farley, the honeyed lead by Robert Harris.
	soul-sides.com /2004/10/soul-hut-day-five-and-we-out-soul.html (359 words)

	The Soul Stirrers : The Gospel Soul of Sam Cooke & the Soul Stirrers, Vol. 2 - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
		The Soul Stirrers : The Gospel Soul of Sam Cooke & the Soul Stirrers, Vol.
		the gospel soul of sam cooke & the soul stirrers, vol.
		These twelve tracks come from the original Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, one of the all-time great gospel groups.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,68837,00.html (202 words)

	The Soul Stirrers News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		News about The Soul Stirrers continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Liner notes could have told you that Sam Cooke is one of the Soul Stirrers heard here and that Wilson Pickett was once a member of the Violinaires.
		A classic crooner with an R B slant, Rawls was one of the singers who signified a genteel sound that was later echoed by Luther Vandross and others.
	www.topix.net /who/the-soul-stirrers (594 words)

	The Soul Stirrers Group Bios
		The legendary Soul Stirrers have been true pioneers in the music industry for seven decades.
		The Soul Stirrers were the first gospel quartet group to feature a lead singer with a background, as opposed to the jubilee style singing that was prevalent in those days.
		From Carnegie Hall to Broadway, from small churches enormous cathedrals, from Paris to Russia to Manhatten, the Soul Stirrers have performed for many, including presidents and royalty.
	www.soulstirrers.com /gbios.html (297 words)

	The Soul Stirrers "In Concert" CD Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Soul Stirrers (Crume Brothers) are back, and after many years away from the group their powerhouse lead singer Rev. Luther Gamble has made his return.
		For the most part, this project represents a continuation of the Soul Stirrer vocal harmony tradition.
		These classic Soul Stirrer hits are given great energy before a "Live" audience and definitely show that it is possible to keep a sound even with modern production techniques and instrumentation.
	www.glorylandgospel.com /soulstirrersreview.html (560 words)

	The Soul Stirrers
		One of the most popular and influential gospel groups of the 20th century, The Soul Stirrers were pioneers in the development of the quartet style of gospel and, without intending it, in the creation of soul music, the secular music that owed much to gospel.
		The Soul Stirrers made other important changes in those years: ad-libbing lyrics, singing in delayed time, and repeating words in the background as both a rhythmic and emotional support for the lead singers.
		The Soul Stirrers dropped the "flatfooted" style of jubilee quartets before them and expanded their repertoire from spirituals and traditional hymns to the newer gospel compositions.
	www.singers.com /gospel/soulstirrers.html (1023 words)

	Daniel Wolff: Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers
		Well, they are the Soul Stirrers, a gospel quartet, and after twenty years on the road they've devised certain proven methods.
		As the Stirrers have begun to notice on the road, the nature of their job is changing.
		But for the Stirrers and the other gospel groups on Specialty, the records were always secondary to their live performances.
	www.counterpunch.org /wolff1224.html (4505 words)

	The Legendary Soul Stirrers Official Website
		The legendary Soul Stirrers true pioneers in the music industry for seven decades.
		The Soul Stirrers have the great distinction of being the only gospel quartet to be inducted into the America's Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 1988 and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
		This will attest to our lasting effect and the historical influence we as a group has had and continue to have on the musical and entertainment culture worldwide.
	www.soulstirrers.com (96 words)

	The Soul Stirrers - AOL Music
		That innovation led the Soul Stirrers, while still called a quartet, to acquire five...
		The Soul Stirrers were one of the top acts on the all night gospel circuit.
		Cooke was released by the Soul Stirrers and replaced by Johnny Taylor.
	music.aol.com /artist/the-soul-stirrers/2403/main (156 words)

	Amazon.com: Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers: Music: Sam Cooke & the Soul Stirrers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Soul Stirrers lead singer, R.H. Harris, who quit just before Cooke's arrival, had spent almost 25 years molding the group into gospel stardom through an innovative use of two lead singers matched with utmost energy and sophistication.
		Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirres is one of most inspiring and heartfilling experiences of all times.
		This collection of some of the Soul Stirrers' greatest hits with Cooke as a vocalist features some of his best recorded gospel performances.
	www.amazon.com /Sam-Cooke-Soul-Stirrers/dp/B000000QME (1188 words)

	THE LEGENDARY SOUL STIRRERS!
		The Soul Stirrers were inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, actually being recognized for a second time as they were acknowledged when the Rock Hall inducted Sam Cooke in 1986.
		Yet one thing seems to strike me about this whole history, that is the lack of acknowledgment from the Grammys.
		Read more about The Soul Stirrers rich history on our LEGENDARY HISTORY page.
	thesoulstirrers.tripod.com (152 words)

	PBS - American Roots Music : The Songs and the Artists - The Soul Stirrers
		PBS - American Roots Music : The Songs and the Artists - The Soul Stirrers
		Replacing Cooke, Johnnie Taylor sang with the group from 1957 to 1963, before turning to R&B (signing with Cooke's record label).
		Some of the Soul Stirrers' signature songs include "Touch the Hem of His Garment," which featured Cooke, and "The Love of God," showcasing Taylor.
	www.pbs.org /americanrootsmusic/pbs_arm_saa_soulstirrers.html (114 words)

	Sam Cooke
		The Gospel Soul of Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers Vol 1 and 2
		The Soul Stirrers: Sam Cooke, Paul Foster, Senior Roy Crain, R.B. Robinson, Jesse J. Farley, Julius Cheeks, Thomas L. Bruster (vocals); Bob King, Leroy Crume (vocals, guitar).
		The instrumentation on this record seems to have been dubbed in later, it's a lot heavier than on the original recordings.
	www.songsofsamcooke.com /soulstirrersdisc.htm (439 words)

	DoveSong.com -- Soul Stirrers Black Gospel MP3s
		We applogize for this, but it is necessary at this time to help thwart attacks on the site from those not interested in letting you get to this beautiful music.
		Don't Wonder about Him By the Five Soul Stirrers.
		Sleep On Darling Mother by the Five Gospel Souls.
	www.dovesong.com /MP3/MP3_SoulStirrers.asp (177 words)

	WhosWho Chicago: Soul Stirrers : CenterstageChicago.com - Chicago City Life in Chicago, Illinois
		Probably the most influential quartet ever to come from African-American gospel, this group was formed in Trinity, Texas, in 1926, and moved to Chicago in 1938.
		One of the pioneers of the modern gospel style, The Soul Stirrers started the careers of singers ranging from Sam Cooke, Paul Foster, R.H. Harris and Jonnie Taylor.
		One, called the Original Soul Stirrers, performed at the 1998 Chicago Gospel Festival.
	centerstage.net /music/whoswho/SoulStirrers.html (124 words)

	soul music - musical review
		Sam Cooke is one of the most essential artists for the creation of soul music.
		He was a Gospel singer in the group the "soul stirrers" and he recorded his first non religious records under the name Dale Cook, fearing the public's reaction.
		However, soul language is found in the metaphoric and everyday language of blues whereas Gospel lyrics are holy.
	www.mit.edu /people/leonide/soul/musicrm.htm (419 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Sam Cooke With the Soul Stirrers: Music: Sam Cooke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Soul Stirrers lead singer, RH Harris, who quit just before Cooke's arrival, had spent almost 25 years moulding the group into gospel stardom through an innovative use of two lead singers matched with utmost energy and sophistication.
		This album is for anyone who wants to have their soul touched.
		This compilation of tracks by The Soul Stirrers, with the unmatched voice of Sam Cooke is an absolute knockout.
	www.amazon.co.uk /Sam-Cooke-Soul-Stirrers/dp/B000026EXL (706 words)

	Johnnie Taylor - Super Taylor
		But, in my mind, heart, soul, and in my CD player, his musical legacy lives on.
		Staton performed in the Jewel Gospel Trio, Rawls in the Pilgrim Travelers and Taylor replaced Sam Cooke in the Soul Stirrers.
		After making a series of great soul numbers in the sixties and early seventies, 1976 was a banner year for all three artists as they all hit #1 on the RandB charts after brief career slumps.
	www.soul-patrol.com /soul/jtaylor.html (926 words)

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