A Forbes Family Treasury, Vol. 2 (CD)

These recordings were made back in the 1980s, when this family group from Pennsylvania was just trying to make a go of it: the 2 brothers (Homer and Jay) and 2 sisters (Lisa and Lori) were barely out of their teens at the time. Heavily influenced by the Marshall Family, the Forbes achieved a small but dedicated audience for their music, both in their native Pennsylvania and in North Carolina. On this wonderful 18-song collection (which includes 3 previously unissued songs) every track is a gem of beautiful harmonies like the a cappella "Talk About Suffering," and a truly magnificent rendition of "Blessed Assurance." After a relatively short career, which included an appearance on A Prairie Home Companion and an offer to tour Europe, the members of the group quietly retired to start families.

Songs Include:

1. Gleams Of That Golden Morning
2. Lord, Don't Leave Me
3. The Old Ship Of Zion
4. Lord, Stay Near
5. Jesus, I'll Never Forget
6. Come Unto Me
7. Gloryland
8. Just Over Yonder
9. Softly And Tenderly
10. I'm Just A Pilgrim
11. I Have A Father Who Can*
12. Daddy, I Miss You At Home
13. Things I Used To Do*
14. When I'm Sleeping In The Grave
15. Feel Like My Time Ain't Long
16. Satan's Jeweled Crown
17. You Never Mentioned Him To Me
18. I Just Want To Thank You Lord*

*Previously Unreleased