Pre-war Gospel Lubbock Texas Quartet – “Turn Away” Columbia 15510‑D — ca. mid‑1920s
A rare Columbia Viva‑Tonal gospel side by the Lubbock Texas Quartet, a regional harmony group active during the 1920s. Their sound reflects the transitional era between raw rural sacred singing and the more polished quartet traditions that would emerge in the 1930s.
“Turn Away” features close harmony vocals supported by steady guitar accompaniment, capturing the earnest, unembellished style typical of Texas‑based gospel ensembles of the period.
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