Conrad Cook

Conrad Cook (May 28, 1936 - June 29, 2004)

Biography

Conrad Cook performed with West Virginia's Calvarymen Quartet during the 1960s. During his time with the group, Squire Parsons was also a member before moving on to join the Kingsmen Quartet. Cook's song "Glory Road" and Parsons "Look For Me At Jesus' Feet" were introduced on the same album (On The Glory Road With The Calvarymen Quartet).

Cook later fronted his own group billed as Conrad Cook & The Calvary Echoes. He continued writing songs including classics like "The Old Ship Of Zion" and "Saints Will Rise" which were both popularized by the Kingsmen Quartet. The Calvary Echoes also had a modest hit with "Moses Take Your Shoes Off" which became a highlight in the early years of the Gaither Gospel Series videos.

Awards

SGMA of West Virginia Hall of Fame (2022)
SGMA Hall Of Fame (2026)

Songwriter's Résumé

(Partial List)

Glory Road
Hallelujah To The Lamb
I Can't Keep It To Myself
I'm So Happy
I Won't Have To Worry Any More
Saints Will Rise
The Old Ship Of Zion
There Is Joy In Serving Jesus
Walkin And Talkin With Jesus
What A Wonderful Change
When Jesus I See
When My Feet Touch The Streets Of Gold