The Story Of The Edwin Hawkins Singers' 'Oh Happy Day'

Members of the gospel group The Edwin Hawkins Singers pose for a portrait circa 1975.

Edwin Hawkins' use of contemporary sounds, a Latin groove, synthesizers and a soul-influenced lead vocal performance created a new model for gospel music.

(Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)



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