7 Sons Of Soul formed in Detroit in the 1960s, a gospel group that blended soul and funk into their sound. They released their debut album 'The Preacher' in 1970, which found an audience and led to more records through the decade. Songs like 'Amazing Grace' and 'He's Coming Back' became staples in their catalog.
Their lineup included James Reynolds on lead vocals and guitar, Walter Orange on saxophone, Henry Rice on organ, and Clifton Day on drums. They put out albums regularly through the 1970s and into the early 1980s, including 'Forever,' 'Hope,' and 'Love Will Find a Way.' Tracks such as 'Praying 4 You' and 'Run On' show their mix of spiritual themes with rhythmic grooves.
They faced some legal issues over contracts and copyrights during their career, but kept recording. The group's music, rooted in gospel traditions with soulful arrangements, maintained a presence in Christian circles. Later compilations like 'The Best of Seven Sons of Soul' and 'Amazing Grace: The Very Best' collected their work for new listeners.
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