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"'''Jesus Is Coming Soon'''" is a [[1942]] [[gospel music|gospel]] song composed by [[R. E. Winsett]]. |
"'''Jesus Is Coming Soon'''" is a [[1942]] [[gospel music|gospel]] song composed by [[R. E. Winsett]]. |
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The song has become a [[Southern gospel]] standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the [[1st GMA Dove Awards]]. |
The song has become a [[Southern gospel]] standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the [[1st GMA Dove Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jesus Is Coming Soon (Southern Gospel Song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia|url = https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_Is_Coming_Soon_(Southern_Gospel_Song)|website = en.m.wikipedia.org|accessdate = 2016-01-11}}</ref>. |
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This song should not be confused with songs of the same title recorded by [[Blind Willie Johnson]] and [[Kitty Wells]]. |
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== Recordings == |
== Recordings == |
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"Jesus Is Coming Soon" is a 1942 gospel song composed by R. E. Winsett.
The song has become a Southern gospel standard, as evidenced by its recording history. It was awarded the title "Song of the Year" in 1969 at the 1st GMA Dove Awards[1].
Recordings
The following are recordings by notable artists:
The Sheltons - The first band to professionally record the song[2]. Their arrangement of the song was recorded on Halo records "Heart Felt Gospel"[3] in the late 60s, has been covered by numerous groups since.
- 1968 – The Inspirations [4][5][6]
- 1969–79 – The Oak Ridge Boys [7]
- 1991 The Lesters[8]
References
- ^ "Jesus Is Coming Soon (Southern Gospel Song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia". en.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ "Southern Gospel History | G / George Shelton Jr". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
- ^ "Sheltons - Heart Felt Gospel (LP)". MusicStack. https://plus.google.com/108654539630503500652. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon", composed by R.E. Winsett at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Inspirations: "Jesus is Coming Soon Reprise" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
- ^ The Oak Ridge Boys: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" at AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ "Southern Gospel History | J / Jesus Is Coming Soon". www.sghistory.com. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
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