CD Review: Open Your Heart and Sing (Johnson Family Quartet)
Back in September, I had the opportunity to attend the WSGMA Labor Day Celebration in Turlock, CA and I was introduced to The Johnson Family Quartet for the first time. I was instantly struck by their stage presence and their harmony, along with their fun style of singing.
“Open Your Heart and Sing, Sing, Sing!” is an uptempo, fun song.
I love their medley of “Cleanse Me/Whiter Than Snow.”
“Jesus Knows My Name” is another uptempo song with a simple but good message.
“There but by the Grace of God Go I” is a really neat song and one of my favorite songs on the CD.
“I Sing the Mighty Power of God” is an acapella number which showcases their great harmony.
“Brand New Old, Old Story” is a happy song about salvation being the brand new old, old story.
“Autograph” talks about how we can see God’s love all around us.
Bonnie Johnson has a sweet voice and sings, “I Fall On My Knees and Pray.” No matter what you are going through, there is such comfort on your knees, talking with the One who can take your burden away.
They sing a unique arrangement to “Love Lifted Me.”
“I Love Living in Grace” has a “swing” feel to it.
“A Secret Place” is an excellent song penned by Michael Booth. Every time I hear it, I have to ponder: Is there a place in my heart that I wouldn’t want Jesus to go?
An acapella version of “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” concludes the recording.
I agree with all that you say about The Johnson’s, but who are you? Just curious. This is a good in depth review, by the way.
Hi Ellis, my name is Sony. I’m a southern gospel fan who lives in Michigan. I travel a lot with my brother who is a speaker, and we were in CA in August and part of September which is when I got to see The Johnsons. Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know you were here. 🙂
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the Johnson Family. I have known them for several years and (unfortunately) have yet to obtain this new CD, However I do have several of their old ones and listen to them whenever I get to be the one to choose what is listened to in car (w/ 3 teenagers…that is SELDOM! LOL) So glad to hear you enjoyed their music. If you have an opportunity see if you can get Beth to get you their “OLD” CD’s…You’ll love the music there as well (Especially song “Jesus is still the Master” Which Beth wrote after Hurricane Katrina)
Thank you Veronica. I definitely want to hear more of their music at some point. I hope you can get this CD soon.