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The Southern Gospel group, the Downings, were a mixed quartet founded by the husband and wife team of Paul Downing and Ann Downing. Other founding members were Greg Gordon, Sue Dodge (Sue Chenault), and pianist Dickie Mathews. The group went through several personnel changes throughout the early to mid 1970s, and eventually disbanded in 1977. The group released 18 albums in 8 years. Ann and Paul were voted favorite female singer and favorite bass singer respectively in 1973 in the Singing News Fan Awards. Paul and Ann were in the process of trying to reform the Downings when Paul passed away in 1992. Group Members Soprano Sue Dodge (Sue Chenault) (1969-1970) Joy Gardner (Joy Dyson) (1970-1977) Alto Ann Downing (1969-1977) Tenor/Lead Greg Gordon (1969) Wayne Hilliard (1970-1972) Bass Paul Downing (1969-1977) Pianist Dickie Mathews (1969-1970) Linda Robinson (1970) Dony McGuire (1970-1977) Bass Guitar Nathan McGee Peters (1971-1974)

     
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Jesus Will Outshine Them All on The Downings by The Downings
I Must Tell Jesus on The Downings by The Downings
You Gotta Have Love on The Downings by The Downings
The Hammer, Three Nails, a Rugged Cross on The Downings by The Downings
Get All Excited on The Downings by The Downings
Let Me Give to the World on The Downings by The Downings
The Loneliest Paople In My Town on The Downings by The Downings
Where Are You Going on The Downings by The Downings
Will There Be Any Stars on The Downings by The Downings
Everything Will Be New on The Downings by The Downings

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Greatest Hits Volume IIThe Downings1996Compil.
Call On JesusThe Downings1981Album
Reach Out And TouchThe Downings1979Album
Up & Easy / The Best Of The DowningsThe Downings1977Compil.
BirthplaceThe Downings1977Album
PeopleThe Downings1976Single
SpiritfestThe Downings1976Album
Praise Him! LiveThe Downings1975Album
Praise Him! Recorded Live In ConcertThe Downings1975Album
I Feel So Good About ItThe Downings1974Album
A Love Story... Love Beyond CompareThe Downings1973Album
Sweet SpiritThe Downings1973Album
Singing From The HeartThe Downings1973Album
GreaterThe Downings1973Album
NeighborsThe Downings1972Album
Great Gospel SongsThe Downings1972Album
This Is How It Is... LiveThe Downings1971Album
Once More... With FeelingThe Downings1971Album
Happiness Is The DowningsThe Downings1970Album
This Is The DayThe Downings1970Album
Up With The DowningsThe Downings1969Album
Take OneThe Downings1969Album
Sheltered In The Arms Of GodThe Downings1969Album
I Got A Song In My HeartThe DowningsSingle
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