The ministry of Legacy Five has blessed churches and auditoriums for over a decade. I can’t help but remember how the group began over 12 years ago. The Cathedral Quartet were winding down the “Farewell Tour” when Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett announced that they would be forming a new quartet with the blessing of George Younce and Glen Payne, who went home to be with the Lord shortly after. It is amazing how time flies, the group continues to hold to the Biblical standards and principles that they learned through traveling with one of the greatest quartets in Southern Gospel history. Today, I want to take a look at their latest contribution to the music industry entitled IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE.
The title track of the CD, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE is a testimony of the group. The harmonies have a nice blend and the song has an upbeat tempo with a light hearted truth that God is faithful in every area of life. GOD HAD A HAND IN IT is another upbeat number that reemphasizes that God is in control of all things because He created them! ASK ME WHY slows things down a bit with a beautiful track and Scott Fowler’s vulnerable vocals on the solo. This is a “story” song that reminds us of who Jesus is and why He suffered on the cross at Calvary and shed His blood so that we might be saved and forgiven. This song in my opinion is a radio single. This is definitely one of my favorites off of this recording. The smooth harmony on the song allows the listener to enjoy the song while hearing its powerful message. NOBODY EVER LOVED ME LIKE GOD DOES is another up tempo selection that shares with us that no one could ever love us as much as the creator of the universe. THERE’S ONLY ONE WELL is an up tempo song that tells us the same thing that John 14:6 tells us, there is only one way to heaven! JUST BECAUSE OF YOU, brings us back to a more “traditional” song that is arranged much like a hymn. It is a simple song but I believe that is why it struck me as profound. GOD CARES FOR ME, is another typical Southern Gospel song that is upbeat and shows the vocal strengths of each member of the group. Other songs include, LIVING IN THE PALACE, I’M STILL AMAZED, FOR WHAT EARTHLY REASON, and GOD IS STILL IN AMERICA. DESTINATION KNOWN is another “simple” song that encourages us with the hope that is only found in Jesus. The arrangement is incredible and because of the seamless blend of the track and the four voices, we are able to feel what the songwriter intended for us to experience.
I thoroughly enjoyed the CD, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Although, there were a few tunes on the project that the Cathedrals recorded many years ago, the message still remains. I was able to experience the ministry of Legacy Five in this collection. The voices blended well and pleasantly stayed within their “range”. I will give this CD 4 stars! This CD has made me a “believer” of Legacy Five.
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Written: 02/01/2012
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Great CD!!!! I listen to it lots!!! There is a great mix of upbeat songs and the more calm inspirational ones.
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