When Glen Payne and George Younce of the Cathedrals decided in 1999 to retire, they decided to do one last tour to not only say goodbye to the fans and give them a chance to see them again, but also to give the other three members in the group time to plan what they would do after their retirement. Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler decided to form a group.
Founded in 1999, shortly after the Cathedrals' long career ended, Roger Bennett, who considered Glen Payne his mentor, was interested in continuing to tour with a gospel group, and former Cathedrals baritone Scott Fowler shared that interest. Bennett played piano and occasionally sang, and Fowler changed position from baritone singer back to lead singer (as he had been prior joining the Cathedrals), while newcomers Josh Cobb, Scott Howard and Glenn Dustin filled out the rest of the group, singing tenor, baritone and bass, respectively.
The group immediately became a popular southern gospel act, and they traded heavily on the memories Bennett and Fowler shared of touring with gospel legends Glen Payne and George Younce.
The group was quite traditional in approach and particularly enjoyed performing classic southern gospel songs. To date they have released three "table projects" labeled their Heritage Series that are a collection of gospel standards.
The group has experienced little turnover in membership, except for the tenor position. Fowler, Howard and Dustin are still touring today. Tenor Josh Cobb left in 2000; he was replaced by Tony Jarman, who stayed with the group until 2004. Frank Seamans has been with the group since 2004.
In 2002, Bennett was again diagnosed with leukemia and spent some time off the road while the rest of the group continued touring. He was diagnosed several years ago. He was in remission several times, and in 2005 was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had three bone marrow transplants since he was diagnosed. Roger Bennett continued to record with the group when he could and appeared at some of their concerts when his health allowed.
Tim Parton, a pianist who produced the group's recent albums, officially joined the group in October 2006, originally to substitute for Bennett. Following Bennett's death on March 17, 2007, from complications related to leukemia, Fowler responded affirmatively when Danny Jones, the editor of Singing News, asked if the group would search for another pianist. [1] Eight days later, Parton's "interim" tag was removed, as the group officially named him the regular pianist.
They have performed with the Gaither Homecoming Friends as well as being a regular feature at the National Quartet Convention.
They have been nominated for 40 Singing News Fan Awards. At the 2004 Fan Awards, the group won in the categories of Traditional Quartet, Baritone, Bass and Pianist.
One of their best-known songs, "Heroes of the Faith", was composed by Roger Bennett, in honor of Glen Payne.
The group is currently at work on another album entitled Know So Salvation due out in summer 2007.
Discography
* Strong in the Strength (1999)
* Songs We Used to Sing (2000)
* Heroes of the Faith (2001)
* Heritage Vol. I (2001)
* Heritage Vol. II (2002)
* London (2003)
* Live At The Palace with Greater Vision(2003)
* Heritage Vol. III (2004)
* Monuments (2004)
* A Little Taste of Heaven (2005)
* A Capella (2006)
* Live in Music City (2006)
* Friday Night Favorites (2007)
* Know So Salvation (due out 2007)
Homeland
Legacy Five Lyrics
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There's a city called homeland,
I can hear you calling me.
Oh my homeland,
oh how sweet it's gonna be.
Just to see you,
and to stand upon your shore.
You know I'll live there,
Listen to my loved ones,
and how my tears did fall.
And though I tried,
I could not hide,
how it hurt to see them go.
But now I know that they left this world,
and just moved to a much better place.
and one day you will call me too,
I will see them face to face.
In that city called.
*repeat Chorus x3*
It's a city called homeland.
The lyrics of Legacy Five's song, "Homeland", is a depiction of the singer's longing to be reunited with their loved ones who have passed away. The song gives the listener a sense of comfort and hope that there is a better place waiting for us. The chorus mentions a city called homeland, a place the singer longs to be, and can hear calling out to them. The homeland, the sweetest of all, is a place where the singer will live forever more. The song further explains the pain of seeing loved ones leave and the tears that followed. However, the singer consoles themself knowing that their loved ones have moved on to a better place, and they will one day be reunited face to face with them. The song ends with the comforting repetition of the chorus, making the listener yearn for their own homeland.
Overall, the underlying message of the song is of hope and comfort. The song acknowledges the pain of losing someone but consoles with the thought of being reunited. The sweet, sweet homeland is the place where the singer will live forever more with their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a city called homeland,
There is a place that I long for, where I feel a sense of belonging and comfort.
I can hear you calling me.
I sense a strong pull from this place, beckoning me to come home.
Oh my homeland,
This place holds a special, emotional significance for me.
oh how sweet it's gonna be.
Returning to this place will bring me so much joy and happiness.
Just to see you,
Seeing this place again will be such a meaningful and impactful experience.
and to stand upon your shore.
Being physically present in this place will solidify my connection to it.
You know I'll live there,
This is not just a temporary visit, but a place where I intend to reside permanently.
forever more.
For the rest of my life, this will be my home.
Listen to my loved ones,
I recall the conversations and moments I shared with the people who have passed on from this place.
and how my tears did fall.
Memories of saying goodbye and leaving this place behind still bring tears to my eyes.
And though I tried,
I attempted to hold back my emotions and put on a brave face.
I could not hide,
But it was impossible to conceal the deep feelings of longing and nostalgia.
how it hurt to see them go.
Parting ways with the people and the place I loved was a difficult experience.
But now I know that they left this world,
I have come to accept that those who have passed on are no longer in this world.
and just moved to a much better place.
Instead, they have moved on to a place that is more beautiful and peaceful than this world could ever be.
and one day you will call me too,
Someday, this place will signal me to come home as well.
I will see them face to face.
And when I return, I will be reunited with my loved ones once more.
In that city called.
This special place that I long for so deeply is the city called homeland.
*repeat Chorus x3*
These feelings of longing and desire to return to this place are reiterated in the chorus.
It's a city called homeland.
This deeply meaningful place that I long for and cherish is the city called homeland.
Contributed by Sarah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.