Mighty Clouds of Joy

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Mighty Clouds of Joy

Background information
Also known as "The Temptations of Gospel"
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre(s) gospel, disco
Years active 1960–present
Label(s) Light
Peacock
Epic
ABC
Word
Myrrh
Intersound
EMI Gospel
Dunhill/ABC Records
Members
Joe Ligon
Richard Wallace
Michael McCowin
Wilbert Williams
Johnny Valentine
Ron Staples
Ronald Clark
Former members
Paul Beasley
Elmeo Franklin
Dwight Gordon
Johnny Martin
Michael Cook
Ermant Franklin
Leon Polk
Hamp Carlton

The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American gospel quartet.

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[edit] Early years

The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in 1960 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Philadelphia soul czars Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way.

[edit] Group members

Based in Los Angeles, California, the original group members include Joe Ligon, Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Elmeo Franklin, Richard Wallace, Leon Polk and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name "Bunker Hill").

[edit] Discography

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[edit] Albums

  • Steal Away To Jesus (Peacock, 1960)
  • A Bright Side (Peacock, 1961)
  • It's Time (Dunhill/ABC 1974)
  • Kickin' (ABC 1975)
  • The Truth Is The Power (ABC 1977)
  • Live And Direct (ABC 1977)
  • The Very Best Of The Mighty Clouds Of Joy (ABC 1978)
  • Changing Times (Epic, 1979)
  • Sing and Shout (Word, 1983)
  • Cloudburst (Word, 1985)
  • Night Song (Word, 1989)
  • Power (Intersound, 1995)
  • In The House Of The Lord: Live In Houston (EMI Gospel, 2005)
  • Movin' (EMI Gospel, April 3, 2007)
  • "/pray for me (1995)
  • "/What A Friend We Have In Jesus

[edit] Singles

  • "Mighty High"

Amazing Grace (1975) US#3 RB#4 UK#15 Dance#2

[edit] See also

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