John Mathews (August 25, 1923 - August 1, 2005)

Biography

John Mathews is a songwriter and singer. He sang baritone for the Rebels from 1951-1969. After leaving the Rebels Quartet, John formed the John Mathews Family, which had great success. This group consisted of his son, his two daughters, his son-in-law, and of course John himself singing the baritone part. John was J. D. Sumner's brother-in-law. He was a master communicator who was renowned for his recitations, not only on slow arrangements, but also on fast songs like "The Fourth Man."

Solo Discography

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1968 The Rebels Present John Mathews And Family (Steeple Records/LST 317): The Five Of Us; Touch The Hand Of The Lord; The Bird With A Broken Wing; The Unseen Guest; I Met The Master; When The Master Speaks; Beyond Compare; The Good Shepherd; Dear Jesus Abide With Me; Until Then; Born To Serve The Lord; The Man In The Glass.

Songwriter's Résumé

(Partial List)

Beside Still Waters
God's Amazing Grace
Homecoming
I'm Going Back
My Wonderful Friend
Somebody Touched Me
When I Stand With God
When The Master Speaks
Who's Gonna Teach Them