He Bought My Soul

"He Bought My Soul" is the title song of this Blue Ridge LP released in 1960. 

It is one of two records with Jim Hamil as the baritone singer. Heard on every song is the beautiful, melodic piano accompaniment of Kenny Gates. 

Elmo Fagg sings He Bought My Soul, a beautiful, slow soft song with feeling and delicacy. "It's Different Now" is a happy melody with beautiful harmony and smooth rhythm. George Younce and Elmo take turns with the chorus and verses, and Ed Sprouse's beautiful tenor voice reaches sky-high. Jim Hamil sings "Love Is Why", backed with more harmony from the group.You'll start singing along energetically with the Blue Ridge as they sing "A child of God you'll be throughout eternity, He'll Make Somebody Out Of You", penned by JD Sumner.  "My Wonderful Friend" is a lovely, smooth, melody featuring George's deep bass voice. Side one comes to a close with "He Kept His Promise", another contribution from Elmo in his inimitable style. 

Turn the record over and you'll be singing along again with George, even if you don't know the words to JD's "I Want To Tell The World About His Love". Ed Sprouse lovingly sings "Somewhere, Someday", a beautiful slow song, which is followed by "Don't Say No". The lyrics here, also written by JD Sumner, are as powerful as any you'll ever hear:

"He said yes to Calvary and saved you from your sins.  Don't say no to him today, let the Savior in. Don't say no. He said yes for you! He left his home in glory, came to a world of sin. Made his life a sacrifice, that Heaven you might win"

"His Mercy" features all four in the quartet, and "Why Not Start Today" is more of the four part harmony known as "The Sweetest Singing This Side Of Heaven", made even more powerful by a recitation from George. The collection closes out with yet another JD Sumner tune "A Soul Such As I"