I am needing help with composer/publisher info for the song entitled “When The Homegates Swing Open For Me”. I am sure it has been recorded by several groups through the years but I last heard it on a Greater Vision CD from several years ago. This is the last song I need the credit info on for a new CD project and I would appreciate any help anyone could give me.
Thanks
Jerral Hawes
Rockkport, TX

In what is refered to as the “Red Back Hymnal”—page 223 --James D. Vaughn owner 1927—O. A. Parris -author

You are correct—it is usually referred to as the “Red Back Hymnal”, however, in recent years it has also been produced with a green hard-back cover.  The “official” title is “Church Hymnal” and it is published by Tennessee Music and Printing Company.

SpiritSound Music Group handles sales and copyright clearances for them as well as the other listed below. This is who you should contact for permission to use the song on your CD.  Their contact info is below:

423) 478-7784
SpiritSound Music Group
PO Box 2430
Cleveland, TN 37320
LeAnn Moorhead

Below are the imprints that SpiritSound Music Group has reported that it handles for sales, copyright clearances, or both. An asterisk(*) following an imprint indicates that SpiritSound Music Group is a resource for sales of the printed music. It may also be the contact for copyright clearances. If you have questions, contact SpiritSound Music Group.

Concept III *
DaviShop Music *
DaviSongs *
His Design Music *
His Spirit Music *
James D. Vaughan Music Publisher *
King’s Praise Music *
Pathway Music *
Tennessee Music and Printing Co. *