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.
Everywhere I Go
Perrys Lyrics
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Chasin' your tail
Try'n to attack
Shoot you in the back
You wanna cover your hand
Stay in command
Put pressure on the wounds
And fight as long as you can
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
They train you hard to compete
To win and defeat
Step down upon your brother
Look down on one another
You're playing their game
When you're doin' the same
Feel your breath getting shorter
Keep your head above the water
You know
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
Trapped in a corporate dream
Where no one can scream
You're buried in the money
Its all about the money
And the need to control
Even selling your soul
I can't stand to do it
I'll never make it through it
Because
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
Let Go Oooooh Let go
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey I want to let go
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
All I want is to let go
The lyrics of Perry's song "Everywhere I Go" are a commentary on the struggles of life and the pressure to conform to society's expectations. Perry speaks to the audience about different situations that one might face, such as being chased by those who wish to harm you, or being trapped in a corporate job that requires you to compromise your values. Perry touches on themes such as survival, competition, and the importance of staying true to oneself in a world that often tries to mold us into something we're not.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Perry talks about being hunted or chased, which could be a metaphor for the stresses and difficulties that we face in everyday life. He advises the listener to stay in control, keep fighting, and not give up. It's a call to persevere, no matter what the situation might be.
Perry's commentary on competition, specifically in the line "They train you hard to compete, to win and defeat" is a reminder that we often forget the importance of cooperation and instead focus solely on winning at all costs, even if it means betraying others. The following lines describe the consequences of that behavior, which include feeling breathless and overwhelmed.
In the final verse of the song, Perry is commenting on the pressure to be successful and make money, even if it forces you to compromise your values or sell your soul. Ultimately, Perry's message is clear: no matter how hard things get, it's always important to hold on to your authentic self, and let go of the need to conform.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes they're hot on the trail
At times, there are people following you closely and watching your every move
Chasin' your tail
They are trying to catch up with you and are very persistent
Try'n to attack
Their aim is to harm you or to cause you trouble
Shoot you in the back
Their actions can be treacherous and they might double-cross you
You wanna cover your hand
You need to be careful and protect yourself from danger
Stay in command
Stay in control of your own life and your own decisions
Put pressure on the wounds
Try to heal or alleviate the negative effects of their actions on you
And fight as long as you can
Don't give up and keep pushing forward against the odds
All I want is to let go
I wish I could escape from this stressful and unpleasant situation
They train you hard to compete
Sometimes, society pressures you to perform better than others and to strive for success
To win and defeat
The goal is always to come out on top, regardless of the methods used
Step down upon your brother
People often overlook or ignore the needs and feelings of others in order to succeed themselves
Look down on one another
There can be an unhealthy competition and hierarchy among people
You're playing their game
You're getting caught up in the same toxic and destructive patterns as others
When you're doin' the same
Despite your attempts to resist, you're falling into the same traps as everyone else
Feel your breath getting shorter
The stress and pressure can become overwhelming
Keep your head above the water
Do what you can to not sink under the weight of the situation
Trapped in a corporate dream
Stuck in a cycle of working long hours, focusing on money and material success, and feeling unfulfilled
Where no one can scream
There may not be any outlets or ways to express one's frustration or dissatisfaction
You're buried in the money
The obsession with wealth and financial gain is driving everything else in your life
Its all about the money
At the end of the day, nothing else matters except for one's financial status
And the need to control
Feeling the desire to have power and influence over one's life and surroundings
Even selling your soul
Making compromises that go against one's values and morals just to achieve success
I can't stand to do it
The thought of continuing on this path is unbearable
I'll never make it through it
It feels like there's no way out and no hope for change
Let Go Oooooh Let go
I want to let go of all the negativity and stress in my life
Hey hey hey hey
An expression of frustration or excitement
Hey hey I want to let go
I really want to escape from this situation and find peace
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Perry Stanley
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awesome song praise the lord
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Please Pray For Tracy as he has a stroke. We need to hear his voice again!!!!