The Fairfield Four - Just a Little Talk With Jesus (1949)

[@MagicSmile13]

Wonderful example of my father singing. He is the lead in this number and his voice got better and better with age.

[@MzBettyK]

The lead on this beautiful song throughout was my father, top right, Willie Frank Lewis (see my sister's comment belong (MagicSmile13). He was called the Utility Singer because he could sing in 3 octaves to lead as well as take the background of whoever else might lead. When the octaves change, it is still my dad. Later, he sang until his passing with The Fireside Singers and was replaced by two people. I hope this helps. Oh, I loved Elvis and have almost all of his gospel, too, as did my mom.

[@11sophiemarie]

True talent, real substance and an unerring message - wonderful! Thank you so much for posting this classic.

[@Trudy896]

This is REAL A Capella!!

[@bilingualtech]

Wow, I feel the Spirit of God just listening to this.

[@allaboutrecords]

What an outstanding group. I had the great pleasure of meeting Golden Voice Sam Mcrary, James Hill, and Dickie Freeman many times.Wonderful gentlemen. I learned a lot about The Fairfield Four and The Skylarks, two incredible groups.

[@Rap111unzel]

I love this version! Very inspirational and upbeat!

[@doogey9]

so fantastic....just can't plumb the depths completely of this great gospel music....thanks for sharing!

[@tvc15tvc15]

Great music like this always makes it right. - Yes!

[@shadhom]

Gone but not forgotten.

[@TimJonesUK]

Great music. I so wish I could sing like this.

[@kidn]

Great voices

[@MzBettyK]

Hi, @hershelzboy and @direfranchement. I'm Willie Frank Lewis' daughter. A Fisk Univ. history in 1988 indicates Isaac Freeman indeed is the bass singer (center, seated). 2 groups emerged. One is noted to be the Supergroup headed by Rev. Sam McCrary with Willie Frank Lewis from the original. By 1949, Rev. McCrary recruited, James Hill (1946), Edward "Preacher" Thomas next, Preston York, Isaac "Dickie" Freeman. George McCurn came to the group in the 1950's after another split. Daddy left later.

[@MzBettyK]

The lead on this beautiful song throughout was my father, top right, Willie Frank Lewis (see my sister's comment belong (MagicSmile13). He was called the Utility Singer because he could sing in 3 octaves to lead as well as take the background of whoever else might lead. When the octaves change, it is still my dad. Later, he sang until his passing with The Fireside Singers and was replaced by two people. I hope this helps.

[@herschelzboy]

@direfranchement You're right. I have an interview with them and Freeman says he left in '48, but after years, especially that many years, memories can fail. The years are so close, so I have to go with your notes. All I know is that they are a great group who have had some great basses. However, I meant to say Carruthers, not McCurn, anyway. But thanks for the post. This is one song I didn't have of theirs.

[@keez2daworld]

Well, alright, alright, alright!

[@gospelsinger100]

This is sure GOOD SINGIN' !!!

[@tippster72]

That's what I'm talking about!!!

[@herschelzboy]

Sounds great. I've been a fan of The Fairfield Four a long time. I'm always looking for more of their music. I noticed at the end of the video you posted the singers names. If I'm not miistaken, I believe the bass on this recording was George McCurn, not Dickie Freeman. Freeman left the group in 1948 and returned several years later. Plus, Freeman's voice is much heavier than McCurns.

[@smooothlegs]

YES YES YES YES

[@DanieClarke]

amen amen amen RIGHT VALARIE :)

[@maliik2883]

thats my grannddady

[@toshawhatareyoudoing6410]

Who invited Elvis Presley to this party?

[@rosatilley4564]

Elvis did perform with them on several occasions, so this may very well be one of those times. :) Maybe someone can verify or disqualify that. :D

[@direfranchement]

@herschelzboy I'm afraid it's your word vs. my liner notes, but I do appreciate your insight :)

[@Drewistall]

I swear I just heard Elvis

[@jaredbridgeman246]

Nice!! Wow! Dis this come off a 45???

[@kronk99]

Can someone post them doing "Come Over Here" from this era?

[@SteveAdamsChannel]

Hello, this question is for Ms BettyK. I happen to be an a cappella singer who have been FF4 fan for a long time. Since your father was in the group would you mind sharing their primary church affiliation(s)? The primary a cappella makes me wonder if it was/is Church of Christ?

[@randyjsing]

You weren't hearing things..."...well alright..etc..." I heard it too. Certainly Elvis was influenced by this... no doubt.

[@Aslanreturn]

Wow, I heard a voice that sounded like Elvis, but I'm sure it was not.