No steel on this song. "The Lighthouse", JD Sumner

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 15 Jun 2012 8:59 am

It's very rare that I hear a song or artist that really "moves" me, but I felt compelled to post this link. It's an old cover of an original song by The Hinsons gospel group (no close relation to yours truly). The quality isn't great, but the singing is nothing short astounding, IMHO, and gives me chills whenever I hear it.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n0CQ-XZ ... re=related

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 15 Jun 2012 10:08 am

I did enjoy that, Donny. Our band typically closes our shows with that song. I also enjoyed reading the note on the link, telling about the touring days with Elvis and his wanting to hear this song over and over. Thanks for the link.

Tommy Wayne · Post by **Tommy Wayne** » 24 Jun 2012 9:47 pm

Thanx for sharing this Donny, it brings back warm memories of my time with J.D. and the Stamps.

If you get a chance check out their studio version of the Doris Akers penned "Sweet Sweet Spirit"

http://youtu.be/RnB4i_KUbnc

Not as spellbinding as "lighthouse" but sweet indeed.
It was my personal favorite.

TWayne

Mark Greenway · Post by **Mark Greenway** » 26 Jun 2012 6:58 am

Donny, that is one of my favorite songs ever...........................

The Hinson's and the Happy Goodman's are by far, my favorite groups of all time that sing this song. I loved to hear Rusty Goodman sing it.

I sure do miss Rusty Goodman and Kenny Hinson.

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with Rusty Goodman while he was alive. It was a pleasure to know such a good person.

Here is a Happy Goodman version with Jack Smith on steel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKbWRcR3 ... re=related

Roger Kelly · Post by **Roger Kelly** » 27 Jun 2012 9:54 am

Thanks for posting Mark......I agree 100%.