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Can we dim those a bit?

The McCance Sisters  “The Lights of Home”

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Yikes! It’s the Dycks!

Henry, Lydia and the Dyke tykes in their basement den   “Joy in Service”

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Hit me with your rhythm stick

Not all of God’s children can keep a beat, but little Janice Kay Crist, who was born with downs syndrome, didn’t let a little thing like that keep her from joining the family band (with sister Linda here on piano).  “The Miracle at My House”  The Miracle Sisters

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The baddest band in the land

Here are five classic, must-have, Isley Brothers albums from the 1970’s.   (From the top) Harvest for the World (1976 ) Including “Harvest for the World,” “People of Today,” and “Who Loves You Better” (and that’s just Side One);  3+3  (1973 ) Including “That Lady Parts 1 and 2,” “What It Comes Down To,” “You Walk Your Way” and “Summer Breeze”The Heat Is On (1975) Including “Fight the Power Parts 1 and 2,” and “For the Love of You Parts 1 and 2”Showdown (1978 ) Including “Take Me to the Next Phase Parts 1 and 2,” and “Groove With You” and Live It Up (1974) Including “Hello It’s Me,”, “Live It Up” and “Midnight Sky” on T-Neck Records/Epic.   The Isley Brothers:  Ernie, Ronald, Rudolph, O’Kelly and Marvin Isley with brother-in-law Chris Jasper produced one of the greatest soul sounds of all time — a distinctive blend of soul and funk and rock led by Ernie’s guitar and Ronald’s vocals.  These recordings can make you dance, break your heart or just thank god for their deep soulful emotion and joy.  And check out those outfits!

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(Is she still there?)

“als het kindje komt…”   ZWANGERSCHAPSGYMNASTIEK  Philips Records (Netherlands)

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The Meeks shall inherit the airstream

The Meeks Family  “New Jerusalem’s Where I’m Bound”  Chapel Records  Front and back covers

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We Be Family

Gospel Music by The Wiebe Family Singers

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Long family, short sighted.

The Chet Long Family from Akron, PA.  L-R:  Rhoda, Ruth and Chet

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But don’t get near my sister

Orvel & Orvella  “Lord Touch Me”  Carpiccio Records   A brother and sister act dedicated to the service of the Lord and to having the most fabulous hair.

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It’s a family affair

Here’s a 1974 UK reissure and alternate cover to the previously posted Dot Records Mills Brothers release “Mmmm”  This one on Redefusion Records.  And which brother left his bling on the night table?

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