Swan's Silvertone Singers - The Nations Favorite Singers

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Review by Раис Нигматуллин

Back in '65, Swan's Silvertone Singers dropped The Nation’s Favorite Singers, and man, it’s one of those albums that grabs you by the soul and doesn’t let go. It’s a gospel-fueled ride through funk and soul vibes, raw and real, like a Sunday morning service where everybody’s feeling the spirit but also sweating under the collar. Released on King Records in the US, this record feels like a time capsule from an era when music wasn’t just about sound—it was about survival, hope, and shouting your truth into the void. Now, I gotta talk about two tracks that hit me hard: “I Cried Holy” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” “I Cried Holy” is… wow, it’s something else. From the first note, it’s like they’re pulling back the curtain on heaven itself. The harmonies? Unreal. There’s this moment—maybe halfway through—where everything drops out except for these voices rising up together, trembling with emotion. You feel it deep down, like goosebumps crawling across your skin. It reminds me of being lost and then finding your way again, all messy and imperfect, but still beautiful. That song sticks with me because it’s not polished or perfect—it’s human. Like, yeah, we’re all broken, but there’s beauty in the breaking. And then there’s “Will The Circle Be Unbroken,” which feels like coming home after years away. Everyone knows this tune, right? But the way Swan’s Silvertone Singers do it… it’s different. They don’t just sing it; they live it. By the end, you’re not sure if you’re listening to a choir or a family gathered around a fire, holding onto each other as tight as they can. It makes me think about my own people—those who’ve gone and those still here—and how life keeps spinning even when it feels like it shouldn’t. This album isn’t flashy or full of tricks. It’s stripped-down, honest, and kind of rough around the edges—which is exactly why it works. Listening to it feels like sitting in a wooden pew while sunlight streams through stained glass windows. Yeah, it’s sacred, but it’s also sweaty and loud and alive. You know what gets me, though? How something made over 50 years ago still hits so close to home today. Maybe that’s the power of gospel—it doesn’t age. Or maybe it’s just proof that no matter how much things change, our hearts stay the same. Either way, The Nation’s Favorite Singers deserves more than a listen—it deserves a place in your soul. Oh, and here’s the kicker: I bet Swan’s Silvertone Singers didn’t care if anyone remembered them. They weren’t chasing fame or likes—they were just doing their thing, pouring their guts into every note. And honestly? That might be the coolest part of all.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Working On A Building
Go Ahead!
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
I Want My Crown
These Bones Gwine Rise Again
Standing In The Safety Zone
I'll Search Heaven
Down On My Knees
I Cried Holy
I Done Made It Up In My Mind
I Want To Dig A Little Deeper
In That Upper Room
My Time Done Come
I Want To Rest
I'm Tired

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Catalog Numbers

939

Labels

King Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
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About Swan's Silvertone Singers

Originally a quartet called the Four Harmony Kings but changed the name to The Silvertones due to the existence of another group with a similar name. The group were given a daily 15-minute radio slot on a programme sponsored by the Swan bakery and renamed the group The Swan Silvertones at the bakery's behest.

Name Vars

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  • Les Swan Silvertones
  • Swan Silverstone
  • Swan Silverstones
  • Swan Silvertone Singers
  • Swan Silvertones
  • Swan Silvertones Singers
  • Swan's Silverstone Singers
  • Swan's Silvertone Singers
  • Swans Silvertone Singers
  • The Swan Silverstones
  • The Swan Silvertone Singers

Aliases

  • The Swan Silverstones

Members

  • Rev. Claude Jeter
  • Roosevelt Payne
  • John Myles
  • Solomon Womack
  • Henry Bossard
  • Percell Perkins
  • Paul Owens
  • Carl Davis
  • Louis Johnson

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *The Nations Favorite Singers* by Swan's Silvertone Singers, released in 1965, blends gospel with funk and soul vibes. It’s like a hidden gem from the US music scene that year. Tracks like "I Cried Holy" and "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" show how gospel can feel both timeless and fresh. Back then, King Records put it out into the world, and it’s still a testament to raw, spiritual energy mixed with smooth grooves. Pretty cool, right?