Most of the Gospel quartets that I am familiar with are the white Southern Gospel groups, which I dislike immensely. They always seemed so "sanitized" and their gospel seemed (to me) to be an affectation.

Sometime back, I saw a video with Charlie Daniels being back by a black quartet. I loved it! I discovered later that the quartet was the Fairfield Four.

Jerry sent me a Fairfield Four CD as well as The Gospel Messengers CD. Upon first listening, I thought, "This is how Gospel quartets are supposed to sound!"

After reading the postings on this thread, they help to formulate in my own mind what I enjoyed about the Black Gospel. Very informative and well stated, Jerry! Thank you!

khandu