You’ve already had an inside look at just how intricate and sometimes difficult recording an album can be, but there’s one part of the process that you haven’t gotten to be part of yet. Without a doubt, choosing the songs is the hardest part of any recording.
We are working on a recording of gospel favorites and we need your help! This project will include classic gospel songs, hymns and even a few a cappella tunes done “Talley” style.
We’ll be asking for your suggestions on several different aspects of the recording in the next few weeks, so let’s try our best to stick to the topic as specifically as possible.
Right now we want to know: What are your favorite CLASSIC gospel songs?
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That’s kind of funny that this came up Lauren. I was thinking about that a while back and I was wondering why you guys had never really done an all Hymns or Classics album. I know you did the Talley Trio Anthology, which was sort of like a hymns album, but not all traditional stuff. I know a lot of the other groups have been doing albums devoted just to hymns. There’s so many classic traditional hymns and songs it’s hard to really narrow them down. Myself personally if I had to pick my favorate hymns I would have to pick “How great thou art” and “It is well with my soul”. “How great thou art” is one of those songs that no matter where you are, what you’re doing, or who’s singing it, it just stirs something in you. Or at least it really hits me between the eyes anyway. I think that was pretty specific. I don’t follow basketball, so you don’t have to worry about me getting off on that subject.
Reply to Sam KerfootHey guys, I know I just got off here, but I was just ready to walk out and I got a quick brain blurt. I don’t know if you planned on having just the trio on the album or if you were going to have any guest vocals on there. If you were going to have any guests on the new album maybe you could have Ivan Parker do a guest spot on one of the tracks. He did a traditional album a number of years ago that was outstanding. Actually I think it was one that Roger produced. Maybe you could have the Booth Brothers do a guest spot as well. Something to ponder.
Reply to Sam KerfootMy favorite hymn is “It is Well With My Soul.” I’d love to hear a Talley Trio rendition of the song.
Some of my favorite SG classics:
Reply to Daniel J. MountWe Shall See Jesus, which was enough Glen Payne’s song that nobody has done it since, but I wouldn’t mind seeing someone do it, and your sound is different enough that just maybe it would work
Calvary Answers for Me (Perrys/Signature Sound)
The Holy Hills of Heaven
Sinner Saved By Grace
Let Freedom Ring
Hey this is Melissa collison im glad to be tiping you you have the best voice in the world! im singing with my Dad and sister i am Ten and we sing some of your songs
Reply to Melissa Collisonand i like closet religon orphans of God and life goes on
Reply to Melissa CollisonOh, What A Savior!
The Lighthouse
Blessed Assurance
Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand
I’ll Meet You In The Morning
Who Am I?
I’d better stop or I’ll have them all named. LOL
Reply to Elaine HarcourtTwo of my favorite classic gospel songs are “Can He, Could He, Would He” and “Then Came the Morning.” My favorite hymn is “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.”
Reply to CaseyLove the song “Can He, Could He, Would He.”
Reply to Vanessa DunhamThanks for seeking the input of your fans.
Just A Closer Walk With Thee with Debra singing lead
Reply to JessDo Lord
There Will Be Peace In The Valley
It Is Well With My Soul
There Is Power In The Blood
I would have to say my favorite classic hymn is God Leads us Along. This is CD I’m really looking forward to!
Reply to JaniceI just commented recently about how much I enjoyed hearing some of the old hymns on a local radio station. That day my favorites were:
At Calvary
Redeemed
Fill My Cup Lord
How Great Thou Art
May the Lord bless and get the glory.
Reply to RebeccaI see folks posting hymns…are we looking for hymns or gospel songs. To me, they’re different and I’ll need to do another list. Gospel song faves include:
Greater Is He That Is Is Me
Reply to Laurie WWhat A Precious Friend
I’m Bound For That City
He Will Provide (yes, Debra, I’m sneaking it in here!)
Let’s Just Praise the Lord
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
I’ve Been To Calvary
Teach Me Lord To Wait
Sounds like a great project. No one can beat you guys on songs you have done like “How Long Has It Been?” “No One Ever Cared So Much”, etc.
My choices – please don’t do them a cappella if you do any – I hate a cappella!”
Ten Thousand Years
Reply to MarkConsider The Lillies
And Can It Be
Joy Comes In the Morning (Gaither)
Give Them All To Jesus
I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before
I want to second the votes for “We Shall See Jesus” and “Oh What a Savior.” Those are awesome songs! As for a hymn, what about “Ten Thousand Angels”? There is also a portion of a song I think is a hymn on CS&K’s Who I Am recording. I’m referring to the first portion of the “Redeemer Medley” I love that song and wish I could hear it all the way through!
Reply to AlyssaStill love it when you sing Amazing Grace, Deb!!!
Reply to KeenaI Know Who Holds Tomorrow — Count Your Blessings — Blessed Be The Name — Each Step I Take — He Leadest Me — How Firm A Foundation — I’d Rather Have Jesus — Leaning On The Everlasting Arms — Near The Cross — Near To The Heart Of God — Softly And Tenderly — There Will Be Showers Of Blessings — To God Be The Glory — Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus — Until Then — Victory In Jesus — Whispering Hope — Wonderful Words Of Life — Love Lifted Me —Standing On The Promises
Thank You
Reply to JeffWow, I had forgotten some of these songs.
The Lighthouse
Who as I
Fill my cup Lord
It’s different now
I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before
Jesus use me
Actually, any song you sing will be a hit. But I don’t have to tell you that.
Reply to JC WilhoitGod Bless,
J. Wilhoite
When you say Gospel classics, I’m assuming you mean songs that have become beloved in the genre, not just hymns. So when I think of this, I think of songs like:
I Believe in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary
Because He Lives
Oh What a Savior
Midnight Cry
Through it All
Goodbye, World, Goodbye
The Love of God (The version that goes: “The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell. It goes beyond the highest star…)
Sheltered in the Arms of God
He Looked Beyond My Fault (And Saw My Need)
Although I will say, I’d love to hear you guys do the classic hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness.
Thanks, as always, for letting us have input!
Reply to Meagan WilliamsI meant to add one more comment about the old songs. Maybe in honor of your grandparents you could get Kirk to sing with you the Love of God.
Reply to RebeccaIt’s a great song. I’ve heard him sing it before or No one ever cared so much.
There are so many great songs listed already I don’t know how you will choose just a few.
Again, God bless.
“Just a Little Talk With Jesus,” and “In the Garden” are a couple of my favoriites. Glad you plan to include some acappella songs. Y’all are great on acappella arrangements!
Reply to JanetThanks for the opportunity to reflect on these inspired songs! Here’s my list:
Reply to Kim“Daniel Saw the Stone”–Nice uptempo tune you’ve been looking for. So much FUN!
“My God is Real”
“Sing Like David Sang”
“Down From His Glory”–I need a tissue already!
“How Much More”—Happy Goodman favorite
“Promises”— A classic Dottie Rambo song that you don’t hear that often…but has such incredible lyrics and melody.
Ok I see some have asked for particular criteria on what we’re asking for. To be specific: we’d like to know what your favorite southern gospel or contemporary classic songs are. We’ll do hymns later on
If it’s in the hymnal, just sit tight on it and we’ll come back to it!
Reply to Lauren Talley“Great is Thy Faithfulness” is so wonderful!
Reply to Cindi ShroyerThanks for the opportunity to have an input in the songs that you all choose to record.
Reply to Joyce BusterI like the old Hymns.
Whispering Hope
Little is Much
Mansion Just Over the Hilltop
Any of the songs that you all choose will be great.
I LOVE THE OLD HYMMS AND I HAVE SOME FAVORITES I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOU SING. THEY ARE: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS, AMAZING GRACE, IN THE GARDEN, TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS, TRUST AND OBEY, JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE, BLESSED ASSURANCE.
Reply to ROBBINSINGING OUT THE HYMMS IS WHAT I LOVE TO SING FROM. I HOPE THIS HELPS. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR NEW CD. GOD BLESS YOU, AS YOU DO OUR FATHERS WORK.
OH MY , THERE IS ALREADY ENOUGH TO DO AT LEAST THREE CD’s . I THINK THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PICK ( THE LOVE OF GOD ) AN OLD DOTTIE RAMBO SONG ( MAMA’s TEACHING ANGELS HOW TO SING. THERE ARE SO MANY THAT WE COULD JUST GO ON AND ON . I KNOW THAT WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE WILL BE INSPIRED BY GOD .GOD BLESS AND PRAYERS
Reply to PeggyHi, Here are some of my favorites:
I Surrender All
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
I’ll Flay Away
Soon and Very Soon
Softly and Tenderly
It Is Well with My Soul
In the Garden
Standing on the Promises
Rock of Ages
Amazing Grace
Are You Washed in the Blood?
The Old Rugged Cross
Where You There?
My Tribute
Thanks for asking!!!
Reply to DarleneHello: Here are some of my favorites that bless me.
Reply to Ronald BradleyI Know Who Holds Tomorrow
Count Your Blessings
There Will Be Showers Of Blessiongs
Victory In Jesus
Testify
Until Then
Just A Closer Wal With Thee
His Hand In Mine
Thank You so much for showering the world with
blessings. God bless and be with the Talley Trio.
There are so many wonderful old songs, it’s hard to pick just a few. I grew singing songs like “Through it all” “I never been this home sick before” “He set me free.” There are so many, I couldn’t never name them all.
Reply to Rhonda EmanuelKnown Only to Him by Stuart Hamblen
Reply to NaomiThis Book by Stuart Hamblen
A Child of The King (My Father is rich in houses and lands)
Only Trust Him by J.H.Stockton
Nothing but the blood by Robert Lowry
Tell it to Jesus
What a friend we have in Jesus
One of the reasons that I have listened to the Talleys down over the years, is because you have picked songs that minister to our needs and our hearts with scriptural truths. We REALLY NEED that in our world today!! I love your voices and harmonies..but most of all..I love Gods Voice spoken through you.
Thanks Naomi that’s one of the best compliments we have ever received. We always spend much time, thought and prayer on song choices. We pray that the Lord will use each one in someone’s life.
Reply to Debra TalleyStranger of Galilee
Reply to Rachel OvertonMaster the Tempest Is Raging
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
How Great Thou Art
Let’s keep praying for each other
Reply to RebeccaRemind me dear Lord
The gates of Hell shall not prevail
My favorite gospel classic is “Mansion Over the Hilltop”. When I was a child, my Mother sang alto in a mixed quartet. They recorded and sang this song. It became very dear to my heart as I got older.
Glenda Grant-Jefferson, TX
Reply to GLENDAWhen I was just a kid I bought the sheet music to Stuart Hamblen’s “How Big is God.” I came across it a few days ago and wondered why I had not heard this from anyone in years. The words and music to this song is great. Also Dony McGuire sang “Its my desire,” and Move me with Compassion for the lost, Lanny Wolfe. Great songs!
Reply to RegenaJust a reminder to everyone- we’re talking about southern gospel or contemporary Christian classics here (original songs introduced to the genre by artists) not hymns. Thanks!
Reply to Lauren TalleySorry Lauren, I misunderstood. I thought you were looking for all hymns. Wow! If you go that route it REALLY is hard to narrow it down. One of my all time favorite all time albums is Gaither Vocal Band’s Southern Classics Vol.1. I absolutely love “I Bowed On My Knees” and “Give Up”. An old traditional song I always loved was “Look For Me at Jesus Feet”, particularly in the early Kingsmen years back when Gary Sheppard used to sing it. “When He Was On The Cross”, “Midnight Cry”, “Tears Are A Language” are some others. I always loved to hear Russ Taff sing “Praise The Lord” when he was with the Imperials. It’s not related to the current upcoming album, but I would like to hear you sing “That’s Just The Way The Father Is” at a concert sometime Lauren. It’s more contemporary so I know it might not work well at certain venues, but that really is a great song. You ought to give it a whirl at a few concerts if you haven’t already. Ok, I’ll give someone else a chance to talk now!
Reply to Sam Kerfootheld: by natalie grant
Reply to louise thompsonlive for today
in christ alone
what sin
marks of the mission
God and God alone
the reason we sing
cross of christ
goodbye to me (roger)
mercy said No
when Gods people pray
and my fav: till the storm passes by
Thank you for including your fans in your choices. Your faith means more to us than you will probably ever know, so to ask our opinion means a lot.
I’d love to hear you sing “Your Tears Are Touching God” originally done by the Inspirations 15+ years ago. I’d also love to see you do a remake of what I believe is your (Lauren’s) best song, “Oh, What a Reason.”
Reply to GraceLauren,
After thinking about this the two ” Classics” I wish you would include are ” Mansion Over The Hilltop “, and ” Does Jesus Care “. My Grandma would hum these songs while baking cakes and cookies. These two songs bring back wonderful memories, and now hope for the future. She always had cake for us to eat.
Thank You
Reply to Jeff- We choose the fear of the Lord
Reply to Sullivan- Thy Word
How many CD set? Do you have room for “about a go-zillion” tracks? Lauren, I love most evrything I’ve ever heard Debra or you sing. I think my personal favorite is “Thinkin’ About Home”. I’m sure anything, y’all choose will be great! As far as hymns, I think my personal favorite would have to be “I’ll Meet You In The Morning” or “I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before”. But, then, there are SOOOO many, it would really be tough to choose! Keep up the GREAT work, Kiddo! You are one amazing talent.
Reply to Gary WoodI love the old hymn, Glad Reunion Day. I am so excited about the day that this will take place!
Reply to Tim RobinsonOh, What A Savior
&+ The Old Rugged Cross =]
both of them mean alot too me and are both classics
Reply to allieand i think you guys would make these sound even more beautiful than they already are =]
Well when I first read your letter above I thought yeah I can submit a few favorites but after reading through everybody else’s sugestions I have figured out, I don’t have any favorites. I love them all. I think what we need to think about is — can you do it with just one CD. I don’t think so. Anything ya all do will be great. Don
Reply to Don KunzHave you ever sung “One More Mile” I think that’s the name of it. you’ve got one more valley one more hill one more curve in lifes road maybe one more mile to go you can lay down your heavy load when you get home… something like that. Seems like Bob Cain sang it on a Gaither video years ago. Just another thought.
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Reply to RebeccaI love these songs….(I can’t remember the exact names on some…so bare with me!!!)
Lord it’s just Another hill
Just hold on a little longer, help is on the way
God on the Mountain
I want us to be together in heaven
He Knows How…Old Perrys song
Treasures unseen
Be Still and Know that I am God
Alabaster Box…not a classic but an awesome song
When I get to Glory I’m gonna sing sing sing
Hold a Clear Title….aka “the Termite song”
I Stand Redeemed
Keeper of the Door
Talk it over with Him
Child of the King
The King is Coming
Come Morning
I Go the the Rock
I Just started Living
Put your hand in the hand
Greater is He that is in me
Some call it Heaven, I call it Home
Soul filling Station
Suppertime
When He was on the Cross
Why me Lord
Man, I could totally go on and on and on!!! Hope you get something out of this list!!! up next should be The Talley Trio’s Tribute to bluegrass…HeeHaw!!!!
Reply to Sarah ChapmanSarah
That was “One More Valley” I was talking about.
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Reply to RebeccaAre you sure you’re ready for all this Lauren?!
I think you’re going to probably surpass the football post with all the comments that have come in already.
Reply to Sam KerfootI can understand now why you said that without a doubt choosing the songs is the hardest part of any recording. Most of us never get asked our opinion on anything, so when you come along Lauren and ask for our input we are just trying to help you, we really are.
Thank You, you make us feel important and a part of your ministry ! That’s nice of you !
Reply to Jeff“Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” by Newsong is great.
Reply to JessWow!! You guys will have oodles to choose from with the previous lists. I would like to add 2 more options that I like, Canaan Land is Just in Sight and Feeling at Home in the Presence of Jesus.
Reply to Peg Younce-SowersbyIt seems like we don’t know what we are shooting at, so we are kind of firing into the air. Maybe you could give us a few examples of what YOU consider to be “classic gospel songs”. I am more confused than I was when I started on this. I think what we are needing to know is something a little more narrow in scope. Or maybe I am wrong. Maybe it is just me…
Reply to NaomiWell……… “Amazing Grace”, “Victory in Jesus” and “The Old Rugged Cross”
Reply to RJ HendersonHe Looked Beyond My Faults
The Reason We Sing
Thanks
Praise The Lord
Who Am I (Casting Crowns or Goodmans–potential medley)
Adonai (maybe medley with El Shaddai?)
I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel
Because He Lives
My Father’s Eyes
But you’ll need some upbeat songs too–any # of SG tunes like “Jesus Is Coming Soon,” but potentially some Andrae Crouch like “Soon And Very Soon” or maybe some early Sandi Patty like “How Majestic Is Your Name.”
Reply to tad kirklandMy absolute favorite song out of the “Church Hymnal” is I’m Living In Canaan Now. I know everyone has sang or recorded it but I love it…of course I love almost ALL the songs in it. I think you all would sound AWESOME doing “When I Knelt The Blood Fell”…just a thought.
Reply to Derrick CasteelMy suggestions for a “Favorites/Classics” cd are:
1. Joy in the Camp (Gaither tune)
2. Going on with Jesus (Charles Johnson song from late 80s early 90s)
3. I Am Not Ashamed (Janet Paschal tune)
4. We Shall Behold Him
5. His Strength Is Perfect
6. Soon and Very Soon
7. You Raise Me Up
8. Sweet Song of Salvation [a cappella]
9. I Will Follow Christ (Clay Crosse/Bob Carlisle/Bebe Winans)
10. I Surrender All (Clay Crosse)
11. Above All
Looking forward to the sound of this new one! =)
Reply to Andrew S.Hi every body.
Its so many songs i love.
Ive never been so home sick befor
His life for mine
Look for me for I will be there too
Look for my at Jesus feet
Im just a sinner save by grace
It is finish
Blessed assurance Jesus is mine
Prais his name..
Difficult to pick out songs i think, so many good songs from you ” Gaithers”
I whis you good look whit the new cd,I shall order it when its finish…
Love from Marita and Karl Johan in Norway
Reply to Marita N GiskeHey Lauren, I thought of a few more to add to the list. I can see that a large number of suggestions that have been made were Southern Gospel, but I know you were looking for some more contemporary songs as well. One song that really stood out to me was a Dennis Jernigan song “You Are My All In All”. I know he has done it solo and also he and Natalie Grant did a cut of it together as well. I think you guys would sound great doing that song. A couple others that came to mind were “People Need The Lord”/Babbie Mason and “Rise Again”/Dallas Holm. I could really hear Debra doing “People Need The Lord”. Anyhow hope all the suggestions everybody has dropped are giving you some good ideas.
Reply to Sam KerfootHow about Beulah Land, When I knelt the blood fell,and Ten thousand angels cried.
Reply to DennisThere are so many great songs. It’s hard to name them all. Here are eight of my favorites. “The Old Country Church”,”Amazing Grace”,”When He Was On The Cross”,”That Old Rugged Cross”,”I’ll Fly Away”,”Hallelujah Praise The Lamb”,”How Great Thou Art”,and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”. I look forward to seeing which ones You decide to do.
Reply to Allen BauI REALLY like Holy Holy Holy! IDK why, ut I have always loved that one…and Worthy of Worship!
Reply to Hannahmy favoriteones are:
Reply to roger crewsLOVE LIFTED ME SUNG LIKE JIM HAMILL USED TO DO IT
THERE IS A FOUNTAIN
HE IS HERE
YOU COULD GIVE THESE SONGS A BLESSED ANNOINTING TO THEM.
BLESSINGS,ROGER CREWS
Anything by the Rambos, works for me.
Reply to Stephen WidenerLauren, I think you should sing He’s Watching Me, that GVB did a few years ago. You’ve got enough sass to pull it off.
God Bless,
Stephen
Be Thou My Vision…a symphonic “talley style” arrangement of it…where Roger sings verse 1, deb sings verse 2, lauren verse 3 with an ascension of keys each time and then parts on verse 4
Reply to WesI want you to know you sang my favorite songs
Reply to James BettsPraise The Lamb
I Surrender All
When do ya’ll think ya’ll be coming to Heber Springs,Ar.?
I would like to you and your parents along with my parents
in person.
Looking for a City
Reply to Susan Nogle-HenryJesus Spoke to Me One Day
Standing on the Solid Rock
Jesus Hold My Hand
I’d Rather have Jesus (Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world.)
The Talley style, would fit perfectly with “A Mighty Fortress is our God” and “Oh how he loves you and me” but I personally would love to hear Lauren sing “Rough side of the Mountain”
Reply to Michael KnottsI LOVE THE WAY YOU GUYS BLEND SONGS (EX. SHOUT TO THE LORD/HOW GREAT THOU ART & HIGH & LIFTED UP/
Reply to DON SHENKHALLELUJAH CHORUS.) THEREFORE I SUGGEST A BLEND OF ONE DAY (PHIL MCHUGH) AND IT WON’T BE LONG (ANDRAE’ CROUCH.)OTHER SUGGESTIONS ARE:
JESUS NEVER FAILS – GARY DRISKELL (#1 FOR TRUTH
IN 1993)
IT IS NO SECRET – STUART HAMBLIN
TEACH ME LORD TO WAIT – STUART HAMBLIN
IT IS FINISHED – GAITHER
BECAUSE HE LIVES – GAITHER
WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM – RAMBO
WITHOUT HIM – (I DON’T KNOW AUTHOR)
I GO TO THE ROCK – RAMBO
WHY ME LORD? (I DON’T KNOW AUTHOR)
O TO BE LIKE THEE – SOUNDS LIKE A TREE-O HYMN
Hi Don,
Welcome to the Tree- I believe Kris Kristofferson was the writer of “Why Me Lord.” Thanks for the suggestions!
Reply to Lauren TalleyDeb – I looked at quite a few of songs listed and a very large percent looks like they are older songs with the old Southern Gospel sound. Does that tell you all anything??? I would love to her you sing again, ‘Touch me one more time’ You did a fantastic job on that song with The Song Masters and would love for you to get it in your list of songs. Keep up the good work. Love you, girl, and are proud of you for your many years in your music ministry. My, how God has blessed you and your family. In your later years, you will even value it more with your memories of the good times.
Reply to Marcy Kelsey BeckettWell hello! Didn’t know you were here
To everyone else: this sweet lady is the voice you hear on our “Stages” recording singing “Too Much To Gain To Lose.” Isn’t she awesome?!
Reply to Lauren TalleyHey Marcy,
Reply to Debra TalleyThanks for the suggestion. I haven’t thought of that one in a long time. In case any of you out there are reading this and don’t know who Marcy is.
She and her late husband, Joel Kelsey, were the ones that got me started in gospel music. I sang with the Song Masters Qt. for 4 1/2 years in the early ’70’s. Yes, I’ve been around for a long time:) thanks to this lady and her influence on my life. Thanks Marcy. I love you. Deb
I just found this song last night on YouTube and listened to it. It reminded me of a group our family listened to when I was a little girl, so I searched for your name on YouTube and realized I had grown up listening to you and that’s why you sounded so familiar to me. Thank you, Talleys, for having her sing, especially THAT song, because it couldn’t have come to me in a more “due season” than now!
Reply to GraceMy favorites that I feel suit you guys are:
I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy
Wait’ll You See My Brand New Home
He Looked Beyond My Faults
Through It All
Sheltered In The Arms of God
No Other Word For Grace But Amazing
Up tempo classic?:
Do It By the Book (Gold City)
There’s not a song that you DON’T sound great on, so good luck picking your favorites!
Reply to StephanieOk, I think I put hymns instead of classics…….Probably “He Touched Me” and “Child of the King”
Reply to RJ Hendersonredeemer
Reply to Lindsey Piercein christ alone
and sinner saved by grace
I Saw the Light
Reply to Sharon KaddatzGod of Wonders
Amazing Love
People Need the Lord
I Know Who Holds Tomorrow
I’ll Fly Away
Breathe
I Can Only Imagine
Satisfied
Glory to His Name
Power in the Blood
Lord, Hold My Hand
Who Am I
El Shaddai
Awesome God
You Are My All in All
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Every Move I Make
I Believe
This World Is Not My Home
He Touched Me
Keep On the Sunnyside
what about one of the pariodies done by Apologetix? Kind of a Weird Al contemporary Christian group.
http://www.apologetix.com/
Reply to JessWhat about something from Apologetix, which is a Christian Weird Al Yankovich type group.
http://www.apologetix.com/
Reply to JessI think you guys should do something like farther along. I think that would be cool. my favorite hymn is send the light that would be cool if you guys could do something with that one too.
love and prayers!
Jess
Reply to JessicaI just went back and read Laurens post that you weren’t looking for hymns…oops sorry!
here are a few of my favorite southern gospel songs:
satisfied
God on the Mountain
I’ve come too far
I’m just a sinner saved by grace
and all of your songs.
Reply to Jessicasame here all the talleys songs are my favorite:)
Reply to melissaHi,
My name is Joan, I live in Belfast N. Ireland. Just want you all to know what a blessing you have been to us. We would love you all to come over again. I am assisting our church with the Hopper Concert in June here in Belfast. How good it would be to have you over some time.
God bless you all in your wonderful ministry
Joan
Reply to JoanHello Joan,
Welcome to the Tree!
We would love to come back to Belfast! The last time we sang there was about 1997 I believe. If you’d like to try to work out some specific details send us an email to info@talleytrio.com.
Thanks!
Reply to Lauren TalleyWOW did you guys really sing in ireland i really never thought you did i thought you sang in the east coast!!!
Reply to melissa collisonHey, Lauren. As for hymn selection, I think you would sound fantastic on, “I’d Rather Have Jesus” or “Just a Little While”. I’ll try to think of more – my brain works in “snippets” – ha
Reply to Jennifer WarrenI know I’ve already posted my suggestions for possible songs; but I saw a video of y’all back in December singing somewhere in Ohio or Indiana at a Christmas concert. I love the way y’all did “That Little Baby.” Please do a studio recording of that arrangement! =)
Reply to Andrew S.Champion of Love
Reply to Classic Gospel SelectionI Wouldn’t Take Nothin’ for my Journey Now
Sail On (Imperials)
Not the Half Has Been Told
hey I’m new so I just left a reply because I want to get to know The Talley Trio, especially Lauren Talley.
Reply to Sanita PadillaHey Guys I thought of a couple more songs you can ponder and maybe add to your list of many to look over and consider. I was driving to work early last Saturday and heard two back to back on the radio that were pretty good. The one is “Cross of Love” I’m not certain exactly who the author is. I think it was the album “Savior, The Story of God’s Passion For His People” with Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Twila Paris and Whintley Phipps. I heard a rendition last Saturday and I think it was just Steve Green and Twila Paris singing it. I can’t find much info on it. I used to have that album, but I can’t seem to find it. It came out back in the early 90’s I think. Another song was a SG song by the Cathedrals. It was called “I Thirst”. It apparently was an older song. I think I’ve heard it before but I don’t recall hearing too many times. Great traditional song. Also one other song that Steve Green did that was pretty good was “Broken And Spilled Out”. The lyrics are terrific. I dug through a mound of old cassetes that I had in the depths of my closet and found the album that had it. It turns out it was written by Gloria Gaither. I’m not too surprised. Bill and Gloria have a touch with songs. You guys probably have a pretty good list of ideas by now with all the suggestions coming in from the Tree. Take care!
Reply to Sam KerfootIn no specific order:
In The Garden
Just As I Am
Love Lifted Me
What A Day That Will Be
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Til The Storm Passes By
He Lives
Just a few.
Reply to Rcahel DunnGod Bless Ya’ll!!
In Christ Alone
Reply to KimI saw someone post the song The Reason We Sing and that immediately brought First Call to my mind. I love the song Undivided that they did.
Reply to CherylWe’re big First Call fans too
Reply to Lauren TalleyWow! I can’t believe the list of songs that people are coming up with. I had to do a little research to figure out what songs I would suggest. There are lot of songs that have been suggested that would be great!! But here is my list for a great CD.
Reply to Mark BehrensJust A Closer Walk – Blues or jazz version.
It Is Well With My Soul
These Are They
Heros Of The Faith
Carved In Stone
Champion Of Love
It Is Finished
I Believe In A Hill Called Mt Calvary
MidNight Cry
New Wine
We Shall See Jesus
There Is A River
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
Can He Could He Would He
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
We Are The Reason – All time favorite song
Crown Him With Many Crowns – Favoirte Hymn
I forgot one song in my list of favorites,
Reply to Mark BehrensHave A little Talk with Jesus. Me and a few other musicians at my church are going to play this for our Sunday night special. We plan on doing as close as possible like Bart Millard from Mercy Me does it on his Hymned album, Delta blues style.
Beulah Land
Reply to Elaine HarcourtI’ve Never Been This Homesick Before
Sheltered In The Arms
I Can’t Even Walk
God On The Mountain
Caananland Is Just In Sight
Step Into The Water
We would love to hear you sing
Reply to AudThe Anchor Holds
and Thank You For Giving To The Lord
Greetings from Johan and Aud. Happy Easter.
orphans of God – How deep the fathers love for us – i come in the name of the lord – it is well – lord i believe in you.
Reply to melissa collisonlauren all your songs are my favorite songs
Reply to melissa collisonThere’s an old song, “When I Sing For Him,” that I would love to hear you guys belt out. I’m not sure who wrote it or who even sings it. It’s an old one, but a good one.
I might be getting off the subject here, but I think “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” would be very worshipful with a Talley spin to it. And, Lauren should record “Enough” by Barlow Girl.
Not that my opinion matters, but I think I made some good song requests
Reply to Kevin R. ClarkHis strength is perfect
Reply to KimHe knows my name
My suggestion – The Lord’s Prayer In A Simple, Harmonizing Talley Way.
Reply to JeffMy two all time, absolute favorites would be “How Great Thou Art” and “Because He Lives.” Other songs I would suggest would be:
“It is Well with my Soul”
“(There will be) Peace in the Valley”
“Victory in Jesus”
“Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”
“Rock of Ages”
“Revive Us Again”
“Turn Your Radio On”
I also love Jeff’s suggestion of “The Lord’s Prayer.” I know you guys could do that one and it would be beautiful and powerful.
Anything you pick would be great. I’m a singer too and I love just about all the old hymns and classics.
May God continue to bless your family and your ministry. He has blessed me through you guys. Hope to see you somewhere soon!
Reply to LarryHmm, so hard to narrow it down!
Oh I Want To See Him
Reply to ChrisHe Set Me Free
His Eye is on the Sparrow
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
We Shall See Jesus
Angel Band
So many perfect ones have already been named that are all my favorites !!! Has anyone mention “He’s coming Again” and “Lord paint my mind with Calvary’s blood” “It’s different now” “ten- thousand years” “The bride of Jesus is coming home” “Oh what a Savior” “It’s not an easy road”
Reply to ReginaI absolutely love you guys and your music. You are my favorite group and my favorite song is Orphans of God. Wish you would come back to East Texas.
Reply to Wanda LeglerJust keep watching our schedule on our official site, http://www.talleytrio.com. Thanks!
Reply to Lauren TalleyY’all are making some excellent suggestions- I had forgotten about a lot of these songs!
Reply to Lauren Talleyhey Lauren,
I just thought of a few more songs.
The crabb family- Trail of tears
we shall wear a robe and crown
love you guys!
may God continue to bless!
Jess
Reply to JessicaHi Lauren
I can’t stop watching “His Life for Mine”
What an incredible song and you sing it with such passion. Great Job.
I was reading that the hardest part of a new album is picking out the songs.
I wasn’t sure if you ever look at songs written by other people.
I have written a couple and one of the choruses goes;
For He sits as King forever
High upon the throne
To think that He would speak to me
and call me one of His own.
You guys are great and you are an inspiration and an encouragement to my soul.
Thank You.
Reply to MichaelThat’s Him – Hoppers – Beautiful
Reply to JoyChampion of Love – Gerald
He Hung The Moon – Kirk Talley
Someday – Mckameys
Common Garments – Great Vision
The King is Coming – Gaither
Through The Fire – Crabb Family
I Saw Love – John Starnes – beautiful message
Are You Ready – Gold City
They Should Have Cried Holy – Greater Vision
Mary Did You Know – Mark Lowery
Whatever It Takes – Anthony sung it beautifully
I forgot one..LoL The Hoskins family had a great song called Safe Thus Far…Wonderful song of hope.
Reply to JoyI think ya’ll should sing Amy Grant’s song “Father’s Eyes” that has been one of my favorite songs for many years. I would love to see what ya’ll could make it sound like. I also think that ya’ll could sing “That’s Him” really well.
Kasey
Reply to KaseyHey Talley Trio. I was looking on youtube at ya’lls videos…….you guys did the most AWESOME rendition of “Above All”. I know it’s not a “classic” but could you guys consider recording it????????
Reply to RJ Henderson“I am not ashamed of the Gospel”
Reply to KimYou guys are awesome. Lauren, you have a wonderful voice, keep singing for the LORD. I love your song, Searchin’.
Reply to DarlaThe Downing’s “Operator”, The Speer’s “Heaven’s Jubilee” or “I Never Shall Forget The Day”, Doris Akers’ “I Sure Do Love The Lord”, Hank Williams’ “House of Gold” (I think that’s it…the one Mark Lowry did fairly recently); “Sinner Saved By Grace”, “The King is Coming”, and Naomi and the Segos’ Classic “Sorry, I Never Knew You”. “I Firmly Promise You”, “What a Beautiful Day”, “When I’ve Traveled the Last Mile of the Way”, “Jesus is Coming Soon”, “I’ll Meet You on the Other Side of Jordan”, and “The Sun’s Coming Up” are also songs I think of as “Classic” southern gospel. An arrangement of the Kingsmen “Wish You Were Here” with “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be” would be nice. And in my estimation, no “classic” southern gospel album would be complete without “What A Day That Will Be”.
Reply to Johnnie SueBe Thou My Vision
To God Be the Glory
Saved! Saved!
Victory in Jesus
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Maybe you would think of the kind of album that would have one CD of strictly Praise to God (Praise Him)and the other Prayers to God(Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross)…..
Thanks for asking for our input.
Reply to LynnSome of my favorites:
In the Garden
Reply to ValerieWhat a Friend We Have in Jesus
How Great Thou Art
I’d Rather Have Jesus
Something Beautiful
Dear Lauren,
Greetings. I am from Kuala Lumpu, Malaysia..hope you know where it is.
I have recently bought 30 odd tapes of Bill gaither home coming friends. whenever I am sad, disappointed or need encouragement, I always listen to the many tapes.
I noted you have grown with the tapings..and was thrilled to listen to you being presented at the Red Rock concert recording. You look lovely and sang well.
I admired your mom and likes her singing and the harmony of your father, mom and yourself.
Previously I was not able to access the Bill gaither community chat site as the website was not user friendly.
The change this year is wonderful and free.
I am very happy we can now talk and keep track of all you lovely folks. I am glad to know the Talleys have their own website and DVDs. I will check it out later and make some purchases.
Please send my warm greetings to your mom and dad. If you Talleys ever come to Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia for holiday. You all are welcome to my home to stay as my guest. Check out the country..it is a paradise and very modern..although the majority are muslims.we have thousands of Pentecostal christians etc.
I wonder if you are married by now. You should be in your mid twenties now eh! Anyway take care and Thank God for the Talleys.
regards
Joseph Yong
Reply to Joseph YongHello Joseph,
Yes I do know where Kuala Lumpur is.
I’ve never been there but I’m sure it’s a beautiful place. It’s hard to believe that our music has reached Malaysia!
Since you asked, I am 26 years old- not married yet.
(You can’t rush these things you know!) We are very glad to have you here at the Tree- we love making friends all over the world. You will see that you’re not the only poster here who isn’t in America- we have many friends here from Norway, Sweden, Australia, Ireland, Scotland and everywhere. Thanks for joining us!
Reply to Lauren TalleyHI TALLEY TIO
Reply to LAURIEI LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC AND THE GAITHER VIDEOS
AND WAS WONDERING WHEN YOU WOULD BE OUT CLOSE TO WYOMING FOR A CONCERT ????
WENT TO THE COLORADO VIDEO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOMECOMING
WAS GREAT AND GOT TO HERE YOU SING
Laurie
Some of my favorites:
We Shall See Jesus – Cathedrals
No More Night – Kelly Nelon
Call Me Gone – Hinsons
Build My Mansion – Rambo
He Hasn’t Lost His Touch – Whites (Rambo)
Mama’s Teaching Angels – Rambo (See their amazing
Dove Awards performance from last week. Never thought I’d like this song.)
I Will Lift You There – Sandi Patty (Rambo)
Behold the Lamb – Rambo
The Holy Hills of Heaven – Rambo
More than Conquerors – Nelons
I Think I’ll Read It Again – Gold City
We Shall Behold Him – Rambo
Is That Footsteps – Inspirations
Everywhere I Go – Cathedrals
You Can Walk on the Water – Cathedrals
Rivers of Joy – Cathedrals
Here Comes Jesus – Nelons
Too many more to name…..
Reply to Deron RI have a question actually. I have been looking for a song track of yours called, “Hold on to the years” and I haven’t been able to get it. Could you tell me how I could get ahold of a copy. I need it for Mother’s Day as I was asked to sing and that is the song I would like to do
It’s such a pretty and touching song.
Thanks for all you do and God Bless you in your ministry!
Donna Woodard
Reply to Donna WoodardI think it would be awesome to hear the “Talley Trio” version of Darlene Zschech’s The Potter’s Hand.Powerful worship tune.I heard you do Shout to the Lord on Youtube…fantastic!
Reply to KimWow! So many great songs to choose from. I think you’all have a big task ahead of you.
My suggestion ” Praise The Lord ” , wonderful, wonderful lyrics, what a message for all of us who are going through very tough times in our lives.
Reply to JeffHey guys! Great concerts last week. Thanks for putting up with me while I was down there
! It was good seeing you guys again and getting a chance to talk some. I hope you guys have had a chance to get some much needed rest. You looked like you were ready for some down time by Sunday. I don’t know if anyone else in the Tree-O was at Singing in the Sun last week, but if you did not have a chance to make it you missed some great concerts with a terrific line up of artists. If you have never been to Singing in the Sun before, you really need to go at least once to one of Abraham Production’s concerts that they promote. I GUARANTEE you won’t be disappointed if you do, especially with one of the BEST TRIOS in SG music in the line up 
. Abraham Productions has been outdoing themselves every year. (JUST A LITTLE PLUG)Take care Guys!
Reply to Sam KerfootLauren – How bout “Glory Road”? I have that on an old Gaither Homecoming video with your uncle Kirk singing that with Anthony Burger and Ivan Parker.
Also any of Ray Boltz’ songs would be great too. “The Anchor Holds,” “I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb,” “Thank You,” and so many others of his.
God bless!
Reply to LarryAbove All
Reply to RJ HendersonAll Hail the Power of Jesus Name
I’m Free
By His Wounds
By The Way of the Cross
You Are So Good to Me ( Third Day )
Arise My Love
Open the eyes of my Heart Lord
Wow ! It’s hard to choose just one. I like the old and some of the contemporary ones ,too.
Amazing Grace
I Will Be- Michael English
What A Day That Will Be
Love Song – Third Day
I’ll Fly Away
Where the Roses Never Fade- really old- my favorite
Blessed Assurance
Speak to the Mountain
What A Friend We Have in Jesus
Standing On the Promises…………………
AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON !
Reply to Lisa SneedHey Lauren <3 its Kelsey from N.C. hope yall r doin good do yall have any booking in NC any time soon? please wright back!
Reply to Kelsey ChapmanHello All,
To answer Don Shenk on this list of songs: WITHOUT HIM – (I DON’T KNOW AUTHOR) I believe Mosie Lister wrote this song. I remember Hovie Lister sitting at the piano singing it on a Homecoming Video. This is my first post. Hey Lauren, I don’t know if you remember me, but a friend of mine and myself was at your first Smokey Mountain concert years ago in Pigeon Forge TN. We flew in from California. Sure did enjoy those 2 days. I also wish The Talleys could make it out to California sometime.
Reply to BrendaBrenda, I’m not certain myself, but I thought “Without Him” was written by Mylon Lefevre. I remember an early Homecoming video years ago which featured a video with Eva Mae and Mylon Lefevre and it seemed like he mentioned something about it. I know he sang that song on that video. I might be wrong though.
Reply to Sam Kerfootjust google the song, without him. its said mylon lefevre wrote it.
Reply to louise thompsonMy opinion would be ” Whatever It Takes”. It is a great song, harmony wonderful on it…and you all would tear it up!! I think my opinion should count for something…:)
I know Rog knows that’s is true.
Reply to Mary AnneLord of All by First Call
Reply to MurrayHey Lauren. I really enjoyed you guys at Singing in the Foothills. I hope you didn’t mind us singing “God is Great, good, and Merciful”
. Anyway…..I saw on your official website where you were recording “Oh What a Reason” and “The Promise”. Are those the only old Talley Trio songs you are re-recording? If not…..could you consider re-recording “I’m Gonna Make It”? I love that song. It’s one of my favorites. Thanx God Bless
Reply to RJ HendersonIn answer to the question about favourite old gospel songs, one that stands high on the list for me is “Jesus Loves Even Me,” by Philip Bliss. Simple, yet profound.
Reply to RobertNow, I may be a little late but my favorite songs are:
Testify
He Laid His Hand On Me
The Old Rugged Cross
Till The Storm Passes Over
Who Am I
Would You Like To Wear A Crown
God Walks The Dark Hills
O What A Savior
He’s Alive
He Came Looking For Me
I Can See The Lights of Home
I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before
and my absolute favorite song is Mountain Mover(I LOVE THAT SONG!!!)
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
God Bless YOu And Keep You In His Will,
Sharon
Reply to SharonGreetings from Auckland New Zealand. I hope you know where New Zealand is.
Just drop by to say THANK YOU for the talleytree-o site.You may not know me but I just want to let you know that your ministry has changed me so much that I now realise what its like to REALLY know God. I can’t get enough of your songs. God Bless The Talleys. Im looking forward to see you down here in the Land of the Long White Clouds soon, if not I’ll see you in Heaven.
By the way, Lauren you are my role model.
Regards,
Reply to SalaSala.
1 he made a change the Cathedrals
2 shouting time the Hoppers
3 i’ll put on a crown Tony Gore and majesty
4 when he was on the cross Florida Boys
5 if you knew him the Perrys
6 miracle in me the Greene’s
7 Angels in the room the Ruppes
8 God on the Mountain McKamey’s
9 oh what a reason Talley trio
10 Midnight cry ivan parker
but if you all do another cd could you all sing numbers 1-8 and also number 10 because with your harmony songs like these some of the artist never sing hardly anymore like the Florida boys and Tony Gore and of course the Perrys song is famous now as well as the Cathedrals and always the Hoppers and the Ruppes song angels in the room was popular and also may i add karen pecks song ten thousand angels cried
Reply to clay naylorI would like to hear you sing:
Reply to Herschel PriceI would like to hear you sing:
The Lighthouse
Amazing Grace
Gone
That I Could Still Go Free
How Wrong You Are
Joy Comes In The Morning
How Wrong You Are
I’m So Glad H Found Me
Call Me Gone
Sheltered In The Arms Of God
In The Shelter Of His Arms
Jesus Is Coming Soon
Reply to Herschel PriceWhenever we ask for favourites, there always seems to be a good response. Each of us has songs that have been a blessing to us. As one who has studied our hymnody for over 40 years, I have many that I could list. But here are a few to chew on:
It Is Well with My Soul
Reply to RobertTake the Name of Jesus with You
Jesus Loves Even Me
Be Still, My Soul
At Even, Ere the Sun Was Set