Golden Gate Quartet
Formed in Norfolk, Virginia, the Golden Gate Quartet inaugurated gospel pop in
the 1940s, helping to bring the genre out of the churches. Popular in Europe,
the Golden Gate Quartet settled in France in 1959. Their version of "Oh Happy
Day" remains a cross-generational hit, appreciated by audiences far beyond the
gospel. Recording few albums, the Golden Gate Quartet concentrated on the stage,
where contact with the audience ignited their gospel. With the genre now largely
back in vogue, the Golden Gate Quartet released Incredible in October 2010. The
same year saw the release of o...
Midnight SpecialLead Belly and Golden Gate Quartet
Leadbelly Vol. 1 1939-1940
3:07
Hit the Road to DreamlandMary Martin, Golden Gate Quartet and Dick Powell
Star Spangled Rhythm
4:41
Saint Louis BluesGolden Gate Quartet
The Father of the Big Band 1925/1937
Down by the River SideGolden Gate Quartet
2:49
Rock Island LineGolden Gate Quartet
Leadbelly Vol. 2 1940-1943
2:37
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've SeenGolden Gate Quartet
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