The group formed on December 25, 1970 with Randy Perry and his sisters Debbie and Libbi in Georgia. In the mid-80's, the group signed with former pianist for the Happy Goodman Family, Eddie Crook on his, then new, Morning Star Records label. Also during this time Libbi met and married Tracy Stuffle who would become the group's bass singer.
Eventually Debbie left the group to rear her family and the Perrys were joined by soprano singer Denise Helton. During this time the Perrys experienced enormous growth in their popularity with such songs as "I Remember The Day", "I'll Go On", "The Mountain", "He Knows How", "Get Involved", "This Is Just What Heaven Means To Me" (a remake of a classic Happy Goodman Family song) and "The Rock of Ages".
In the mid-90's, shortly after the release of the very popular "Grace" album, Randy Perry left the road to concentrate more on evangelistic work and Denise Helton would also leave the group to pursue other ventures. Nicole Watts and Barry Scott would come in to fill these spots. Barry Scott soon left the group and was replaced by Mike Bowling, a former member of the New Hinsons. In 1997, the group made a record label transition from their home of a dozen years, MorningStar Records, to Daywind records owned by Dottie Leonard Miller. They also signed an exclusive booking agreement with Harper and Associates. Their debut album on Daywind, "Crossings", included their first two #1 songs on the Singing News charts, "Not Even a Stone" and "By Faith I Can Touch Him Now."
Mike would also leave to join with the The Crabb Family and also pursue his own solo career; and Nicole Watts married and departed the group shortly after Mike's departure. David Hill joined the Perrys and held the lead position for approximately nine months. His only album with the group was, "Absolutely, Positively, Live!", which featured the #1 hit, "Praise God, It's Settled, I'm Saved." Loren Harris, formerly of the Wilburns, took the lead position shortly afterward. After Nicole's departure, this time marked a turning point for the Perrys.
Having always been a quartet consisting of two females and two males, the group was faced with a decision that many had been anticipating for some time. The group decided to not fill the position of Nicole Watts with another soprano but to turn that position over to a male- hence the hiring of baritone Curt Davis.The group has since became a 3 male, one female group and has gained very high status in the southern gospel community. After the departure of group pianist Dennis Horton in 2000, Adam Harman joined the group. Adam departed the group in 2002 to join the Dollywood based quartet, the Kingdom Heirs. It was during this time that the Perrys had their fourth #1 song, "I Rest My Case at the Cross" written by the great master songwriter Kyla Rowland. Justin Ellis, formerly of the Accords, took the pianist position and remained with the group until July of 2004. In August of 2003, Curt Davis resigned his baritone position with the Perrys. After the fill-in from the Perrys' producer Wayne Haun including National Quartet Convention 2003, the Perrys hired Joseph Habedank for the baritone position. Soon after Joseph Habedank joined the group, patriarch of the Perrys, George Perry, passed away in November of 2003. Though this was a time of testing for Libbi and all of the Perrys, they managed to keep on singing for God's kingdom. After the departure of Justin Ellis to perform with the Crabb Family, the Perrys hired Matthew Holt as the group's pianist in September of 2004 at the National Quartet Convention. It was around this time that the Perrys had their fifth and latest #1 song, "I Wish I Could Have Been There." Mr. Holt was hired as pianist approximately one day before the Perrys were awarded their first Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Mixed Quartet of the Year.
Fans and the Southern Gospel Music industry showed the Perrys support for their hard work by honoring them Singing News Fan Awards for the 2004, 2005, and 2006 Mixed Quartet Of The Year. The Perrys also received the Harmony Honors Awards for Favorite Album of the Year, This Is the Day, and for Favorite Song of the Year, I Wish I Could Have Been There written by Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey. Libbi Perry Stuffle was awarded Singing News Fan Awards for the 2005 Female Vocalist and Alto Singer Of The Year and the 2006 Alto Singer of the Year. The Perrys were also awarded the Singing News Fan Award for Album of the Year in 2006 for their album Remembering the Happy Goodmans.
In August of 2006, the Perrys announced that longtime lead vocalist, Loren Harris, had resigned his position with the group in order to spend more time at home with his family. The decision was made by the Perrys to move Joseph Habedank to the vacant lead position and bring in Nick Trammell (son of legendary baritone Mark Trammell) to fill the baritone position. The first recording, entitled "Look No Further", under the new line-up was released in September 2007 at the National Quartet Convention. In addition to the release of the album, Nick Trammell received the Horizon Individual award by the Singing News Fans for 2007. Several months later in July 2008, Matthew Holt announced his departure from the group to pursue other interests. Bryan Elliott, formerly of the Anchormen and the Palmetto State Quartet, joined the Perrys as pianist in August 2008. His first concert with the group was August 8, 2008.
It was announced February 24 that Nick Trammell was departing as baritone singer. Former sound manager Troy Peach has been hired as Trammell's replacement.
Blue Skies Coming
Perrys Lyrics
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Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Blue birds singin' a song
Nothin' but blue birds all day long!
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never say things goin' so right
Noticin' the days hurryin' by
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on!
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
Never say things goin' so right
Noticin' the days hurryin' by
When you're in love, my, my how they fly!
Blue days, all of them gone
Nothin' but blue skies from now on!
In the opening lines of the song, the singer tells us that they are experiencing a moment of happiness and contentment, symbolized by the blue skies. The blue skies represent a positive outlook on life and a sense of optimism. The singer acknowledges that they see nothing but blue skies, implying that their perspective is focused solely on the positive aspects of their life.
The mention of blue birds singing a song suggests that the singer is surrounded by joyful and harmonious experiences. This further reinforces the theme of positivity and optimism. The repetition of the line "Nothin' but blue birds all day long" emphasizes the continuous presence of happiness and contentment in the singer's life.
The next verse highlights the singer's realization that everything seems to be going exceptionally well. The sun is shining brighter than ever before, and they acknowledge that things are going right for them. This could imply that they are in a state of romantic love, as suggested by the line "When you're in love, my, my how they fly!" The days seem to be passing quickly because their happiness makes time appear to move faster.
The chorus reiterates the idea that the singer's previous "blue days" are now a thing of the past. From now on, they only see blue skies, indicating a shift towards a more positive and optimistic perspective. The repetition of the previous verse serves to reinforce the message of lasting happiness and the absence of any negative experiences.
Overall, this song conveys a sense of joy and contentment brought on by love and a shift in perspective. The singer emphasizes the presence of blue skies and blue birds as symbols of happiness and positivity, suggesting that they have found peace and happiness in their life. The song encourages listeners to embrace a positive outlook and focus on the bright side of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies, smilin' at me
Beautiful clear skies are bringing joy and happiness to my life
Nothin' but blue skies do I see
Everything around me is filled with positivity and optimism
Blue birds singin' a song
Birds are happily serenading and spreading their cheerful tunes
Nothin' but blue birds all day long!
Only pleasant and joyful experiences are accompanying me throughout the day
Never saw the sun shinin' so bright
The sun's radiant brightness is beyond anything I have previously witnessed
Never say things goin' so right
Everything seems to be falling perfectly into place, without any setbacks
Noticin' the days hurryin' by
Becoming aware of how quickly time is passing
When you're in love, my, my how they fly!
Being in love makes time seem to move even faster due to immense happiness
Blue days, all of them gone
Sad and gloomy days are now part of the past
Nothin' but blue skies from now on!
Only positive and optimistic experiences await me in the future
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Berlin
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