The Edwin Hawkins Singers performing at the 1970 Edison Awards
Background information
Birth name
Edwin Reuben Hawkins
Born
(1943-08-19)August 19, 1943 Oakland, California, U.S.
Died
January 15, 2018(2018-01-15) (aged 74) Pleasanton, California, U.S.
Genres
Gospel
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)
Vocals, keyboards
Years active
1960s–1990s
Labels
Pavilion, Buddah, Myrrh
Musical artist
Edwin Reuben Hawkins (August 19, 1943 – January 15, 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, vocalist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound. As the leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, he was probably best known for his arrangement of "Oh Happy Day" (1968–69), which was included on the "Songs of the Century" list. In 1970, the Edwin Hawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts, backing folk singer Melanie on "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)".
1970, the EdwinHawkins Singers made a second foray into the charts, backing folk singer Melanie on "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)". Hawkins was born...
EdwinHawkins Singers". This led to him accompanying his brother Edwin to establish the EdwinHawkins Singers. Walter Hawkins left the EdwinHawkins Singers...
Could Happen" (1969) The Isley Brothers' "It's Your Thing" (1969) The EdwinHawkins Singers' "Oh Happy Day" (1969) Lou Christie's "I'm Gonna Make You Mine"...
Since beginning her career in 1966, Hawkins has won two Grammy Awards, two Doves, and 19 Stellar Awards. Hawkins was born in San Francisco, California...
sang lead vocal on the song "Oh Happy Day" recorded in 1967 by the EdwinHawkins Singers. She was born in Longview, Texas, and grew up in Richmond, California...
Guthrie Danniebelle Hall Pam Mark Hall Larnelle Harris Harvest EdwinHawkins (and the EdwinHawkins Singers) Bryn Haworth Mark Heard Heritage Singers Annie Herring...
U.S. should be assured. "Lay Down (Candles In the Rain)," with the EdwinHawkins Singers, is her current single and the most exciting cut; other outstanding...
the music industry. He said he had instead used "Oh Happy Day" by the EdwinHawkins Singers as his inspiration for the melody. Harrison performed "My Sweet...
World's Most Exciting Gospel Singer" performed by Willa Dorsey 1970 EdwinHawkins Singers "Oh Happy Day" "Cassietta" performed by Cassietta George "Come...
Eddie Kendricks - "Keep On Truckin'" Edgar Winter Group - "Frankenstein" Edwin Starr El Chicano Freddie Prinze Genesis Gladys Knight & B.B. King - "The...
"Sunfighter", "China", and "Holding Together" EdwinHawkins Singers (EdwinHawkins, Walter Hawkins, Tramaine Davis Hawkins, Elaine Kelley, Norma J. King, Barbara...
albums of Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, EdwinHawkins, Kristle Murden, Danniebelle Hall, and many others. He also appears...
Associates – Above and Beyond Music and Arts Seminar Chicago Mass Choir – EdwinHawkins Music and Arts Seminar Chicago Mass Choir Christ Church Choir – Hand...
Floyd Eddie Hodges Eddie Holman Edgar Broughton Band Edgar Winter EdwinHawkinsEdwin Starr Egg Eire Apparent El Tri The Electric Flag The Electric Indian...
(1991), Walter Hawkins and the Hawkins Family were nominated for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album for New Dawning (1996), and the EdwinHawkins Music & Arts...
Miracles Hide Best Gospel Album by a Choir or Chorus EdwinHawkins (choir director) for EdwinHawkins Music & Arts Seminar Mass Choir - Recorded Live in...
member of the Northern California State Youth Choir, co-founded by EdwinHawkins and later became a member of Sisters Love. Coates is best remembered...
the EdwinHawkins Singers, EdwinHawkins was credited as a songwriter. The song contains samples of "Children Get Together", performed by the Edwin Hawkins...
Gospel Country Best Soul Gospel Performance EdwinHawkins for Oh Happy Day performed by the EdwinHawkins Singers Best Sacred Performance (Non-Classical)...
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