From: teague@acavax.lynchburg.edu (Kipp) Subject: Voice of Harold - here are liner notes Date: 22 Jul 94 09:39:53 -0500 Organization: Lynchburg College For those who asked, here are the liner notes to the Revelaires' "The Joy of Knowing Jesus" LP. As most of you know, Stipe read from this as he sang "The Voice of Harold" to the backing track for Seven Chinese Brothers. As you can see, he didn't use everything and he didn't sing every sentence in the order in which it appears in the liner notes. This was transcribed from a photocopy of the same album Stipe read from, which is still in the posession of Reflection Studios. The album's tracks are omitted above due to lack of space, and I'll spare you those details. The box to the right is actually a sticker on the outer shrink wrap (under it is a picture of the Revelaire's bus with the caption "The REVELAIRES travel in their 'home away from home'"). At the top of the sticker, above "PLANNING TO MAKE A RECORD?" is handwritten (allegedly by Stipe) the phrase "Surfing With Jesus". The front cover of the album features a distant shot of the singing group (four males and one female) standing on the stone steps and floor around an outdoor pulpit (with mountains in the distant background). "THE REVELAIRES" is emblazoned across the top in lettering that reminds me of a psychedelic 60's-style rock concert poster. At the bottom appears the line "Playable on STEREO & Mono Phonographs". From the front cover, I would guess that this is a late 60's or early 70's album. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- the revelaires * "THEY SING FROM THE HEART! How many times have you heard this tired, time-worn statement said of some Gospel singing group, only to realize quickly...that was just not so? Many times I'm certain, especially if you have been around, in and a part of Gospel Music as long as I have. Now, though, I can say without reservation...THE REVELAIRES SING FROM THE HEART! I have not been moved very often by singing groups, but here is a combination of sincere singers and piano accompaniment that can make me listen! Chill bumps appear and I am frozen in the web they weave as they reveal their innermost selves with the outpouring of their hearts extolling God's great love with pure devotion and adoration. "Reverend Bill Funderburk sings "He Cared That Much For Me"; Charles Surratt introduces his own composition "On Calvary For Me"; "The Joy of Knowing Jesus" is a song of pure delight featuring John Barbee; the pure tenor quality of the voice of Harold Montgomery gives a special interpretation to the grand old hymn "The Old Rugged Cross";...on and on the songs roll and soon you are caught up in the sermon in each rendition as you come to feel the devotion and dedication that is poured forth. Suddenly, you know they are real, they mean it! "Let your light so shine..." could not be more aptly applied as there shines a light from heaven on your heart through their singing as you are showered with blessings. Rhonda Montgomery exemplifies piano artistry. An accompanist that is truly an artist who knows when to play and when not to play lest the spell be broken. That's Rhonda! An artist! "This album of Gospel songs can be the instrument to mend a broken heart or to straighten out your life. You will be introduced to Jesus through the sincere testimony in the songs of THE REVELAIRES. A must!" J. ELMO FAGG (Founder and leader of ----------------------------- THE BLUE RIDGE QUARTET | | for 23 Years) | PLANNING TO MAKE A RECORD?| | ------------- | SIDE ONE | WE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH | ..... | United Music World | | Recording Studios, Inc. | SIDE TWO | WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. | ..... | ------------------------- | | The Finest Sound Available| | Anywhere | TEMPLE RECORDS | ------------------------- | LST 390 | ASK US FOR COMPLETE | | INFORMATION | The Revelaires - THE JOY OF KNOWING JESUS ----------------------------- Produced by: JOEL GENTRY Cover/Backliner Design/REESOR --------------------------------------------------------------------------