Gordon Mote

Songs I Grew Up Singing
RSI Music Group

Over the past several years, Gordon Mote has been on a rocket ship ride to the top of the music business.

“Songs I Grew Up Singing” is exactly that — songs he played and sang while growing up in Alabama. In fact, he learned most of these songs while listening to Harry Butler on WGAD in Gadsden. This 11-song collection is special on many levels: Gordon is a special singer, and he sings with emotion. When Gordon sings, you believe it.
Gordon is a special musician. He plays piano, the B3 organ and keyboards with a touch that is uniquely his. The man plays like he has four hands.

The songs that Gordon chose are not only special to him, but they are also special to the genre of gospel music. Further the addition of some special friends with unique ties to many of these songs makes this a recording to remember. “This Is the Time I Must Sing,” originally recorded by The Gaither Trio, includes the Voices of Lee. Co-producer Phil Johnson wrote “Give Them All to Jesus,” and it was a huge hit for Evie in the 1970s. “Who Am I,” written by Rusty Goodman, features the harmony vocals of Rusty’s daughter, Tanya, and her husband, Michael Sykes. “Shut De Door,” is another 1970s hit originally recorded by Truth. This cut includes Gordon’s 3-year-old son, Ashton. “God’s Gonna Do the Same for You and Me” and “Call Me Gone,” were monster hits for The Hinsons in  the 1980s. Gordon does the Hinson name proud. “Rise Again,” was a multimonth No. 1 song in the 1970s.

Dallas Holm & Praise vocal members, LaDonna Gatlin Johnson and Tim Johnson sing the harmony parts on this song. “Getting Ready to Leave This World” is a great red-back hymn that features his close friends Jeff & Sheri Easter. “Oh Buddha” was originally recorded by Gordon’s fellow Homecoming troupe member, Russ Taff, and The Imperials. “Through It All” was an Andraé Crouch classic, and it will have you singing along with Gordon from the first note. “Everything Is Beautiful” is a great bonus cut and was captured during a live Homecoming performance.

“Songs I Grew Up Singing” should invigorate a new generation to fan the flame on these timeless classics.