For as long as they’ve been together and for as many hits as they’ve had, it’s hard to picture the Violinaires as underrated ... but they are often overlooked when folks mention the greatest quartets of all time.
Led by the amazing Robert Blair, the Violinaires’ hits -- “Another Soldier Gone,” “Three Pictures of the Lord,” “Stand By Me,” “Children, Are You Ready” -- often feature the group’s distinctive treble harmonies.
They also released a handful of Christmas related songs, including a sweet and memorable version of “Little Jesus Boy,” sung in the style of the great doo-wop groups of the ‘50s.
I’m Robert Darden … “Shout! Black Gospel Music Moments” is produced by KWBU and the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University Libraries.
