Harold Gilley (January 8, 1942 - July 2, 2013)

Biography

Harold Gilley is a Southern Gospel songwriter. His compositions have been recorded by such artists as the Happy Goodmans, the Chuck Wagon Gang, and Greater Vision. He was also the bass singer for the Statesmen in 1994, then with Palmetto State Quartet from 1994-1997. Harold also sang with the Landmark Quartet, Songfellows Quartet, Blackwood Quartet, and Mercy’s Way with Danny Funderburk. He also had his own group called Southern Gold.

Solo Discography

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1994 Praying Tree (MorningStar Records/MSC-4202): Peaceful Stream; Swing Down Sweet Chariot; From Time On My Hands To Time On My Knees; Praying Tree; Jesus Have Mercy On Me; Just A Closer Walk With Thee; Yesterday; Peace In The Valley; Wayfaring Stranger.

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1998 The Many Voices Of Harold Gilley (Custom Records/28298.3): Mercy Is Mine; The Rock's Still Holding Strong; Grandpa's Glasses; Impossible Things; City On The Hill; New Man Walking; Sweet Reunion; Peaceful Stream; From Time On My Hands; American Trilogy.

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1998 Jesus Have Mercy On Me (Custom Records/86598.4): Jesus Have Mercy On Me; When He Reached Down His Hand; Wonderful Love; Ticket To Paradise; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; Mercy Is Mine; There's A Light; Rainbow Of Love; Way Down Deep In My Soul; This Old House.

2003 The Burning Bush (Custom Records): The Burning Bush; American Trilogy; Peaceful Stream; God Shall Wipe Away All Tears; City On A Hill; Jesus Have Mercy On Me; Somebody's Knocking; I'd Rather Have Jesus; Wave On Old Glory; Pray On.

Songwriter's Résumé

(Partial List)

A Comfort To Know
A Good Old Gospel Song
All Of This For Me
From Time On My Hands To Time On My Knees
Gentle Hands
Mercy Is Mine
Peaceful Stream
Praying Tree
The Gloryland Way