God’s Been Good
Daywind
Legacy Five delivers more of what we’ve come to expect from one of America’s favorite quartets.
This recording displays the group’s best four-part quartet blend to date.
Woody Wright wrote the opening tune to “God’s Been Good,” the up-tempo “In A Million Years.” Right out of the gate — BANG — solid quartet singing.
Track 2, “The Moment I Get Up There (I’m Gonna Forget Down Here),” is vintage Legacy Five.
“Goin’ Home Day” features tenor Frank Seamons. I didn’t know Frank had that much bluesy sound in him. Oh, and don’t miss the low note that Glenn Dustin hits at the end of the chorus.
Scott Fowler sings “Hello After Goodbye” with the passion that could have only come from a very special place.
The musical approach of “Every Morning” is New Orleans-like, with clarinets, horns and so forth. Lots of fun in this one. You’ll find more horns on the up-tempo “God Will Go.”
Again Glenn Dustin hits some super-low notes. No wonder he is a fan favorite.
I loved the string movements and the overall orchestration of “What Faith Does.” It’s a great lyric as well.
Legacy Five took a page from the Cathedral Quartet book of southern gospel quartet singing on the songs “Heavenly Signs” and “Roll On.”
Jerry Salley (one of my favorite writers) co-wrote “Take It to the Cross” featuring baritone Scott Howard. Yet another great performance and lyric is found on this song.
The final song is given to group pianist Tim Parton. Not only is he one of the finest piano players in southern gospel music, he is a fantastic singer. “God’s Been Good” is one of the greatest songs of thankfulness I’ve ever heard.
Legacy Five, you can certainly be proud of “God’s Been Good.”
(By Les Butler)
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