The Fairfield Four

The Fairfield Four
Formed: 1921 in Nashville, TN
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Genre: Gospel
Styles: Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Hymns
Group Members: George McCurn, John Battle, Harold Carrethers, Rev. J.R. Carrethers, Rufus Carrethers
Biography: During the 1940s, the Fairfield Four were among the top-ranked gospel quartets, along with the Dixie Hummingbirds, Five Blind Boys, and Soul Stirrers. Originally a gospel duet created in the early '20s by the pastor of Fairfield Baptist Church in Nashville to occupy his sons, Harry and Rufus Carrethers, ...Read full biography
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
Released: 1997
Label: Warner Bros.
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Around the time of this album's release, the Fairfield Four reached a new peak in mainstream visibility, complete with an appearance backing Elvis Costello on The David Letterman Show. An Elvis Costello-led ...Read full review
Standing In The Safety Zone
Released: 1992
Label: Warner Bros.
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The Fairfield Four were once among the finest hard gospel ensembles around. Unfortunately, they didn't stay together as long as their comrades, disbanding in 1950 due to business problems. They reunited ...Read full review
More The Fairfield Four albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (7)
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