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)
In The Garden
Legacy Five Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses;
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me,
Within my heart is ringing.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other, has ever, known!
The lyrics of Legacy Five's song In the Garden are a tribute to the intimate and personal relationship that one can have with God. The opening line "I come to the garden alone" immediately sets the tone for a moment of solitude and reflection. The imagery of dew on the roses provides a sense of stillness and quietness, which allows the voice of God to be heard. When the singer hears the voice of God, the identity of the singer is revealed as "the son of God." This is a powerful statement that affirms the divinity of Jesus and his ability to speak to us directly.
The second verse describes the impact that the voice of God has on the surrounding nature. The birds are so moved by the sound that they "hush their singing." The melody that is given to the singer is not just an external sound, but rather it resonates within the heart. The lyrics are a testament to the transformative power of hearing the voice of God. The chorus repeats the theme of intimacy as the singer walks and talks with God. The joy that is shared in this moment is unattainable through any other means. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, serving as a reminder of the importance of connecting with God on a personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone,
I seek out a peaceful place where I can be alone
While the dew is still on the roses;
The peacefulness of the morning is still present
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear,
I hear a voice that seems to be speaking directly to me
The Son of God discloses.
I recognize the voice as that of the Son of God
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
Jesus is with me and speaks to me
And He tells me I am His own;
Jesus reassures me of his ownership over me
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
The happiness we experience by staying and conversing
None other, has ever, known!
No one else has ever experienced this kind of joy
He speaks, and the sound of His voice,
When Jesus speaks, his voice is so sweet
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
Even the birds stop singing to listen to him
And the melody that He gave to me,
The beautiful song he gave me to sing
Within my heart is ringing.
It fills my heart and mind with joy
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
Jesus is with me and speaks to me
And He tells me I am His own;
Jesus reassures me of his ownership over me
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
The happiness we experience by staying and conversing
None other, has ever, known!
No one else has ever experienced this kind of joy
Contributed by Stella C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mikaela Mariner
He's my favorite singer in the entire world. And not just because he's my daddy <3
Betty Youngfleisch
You are blessed, dear one !
Selrisitai
That's some good singin', my friend. I am appalled that no other person has commented.
Betty Youngfleisch
Outstanding vocal and Spirit !
Linda Herod
Beautiful Tony