The Oak Ridge Boys - Sky High (1975/2025) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

The Oaks return for their sophomore release for Columbia records. Sky High is equally as good as 1974's self-titled offering. On the plus side, this album branches out and features all four members on lead vocals.

Sky High also marks the second album for tenor Joe Bonsall. His presence in the Oak Ridge Boys is most certainly felt. He brings an energy to the group that they've never quite had in the recent past. Yes, they've been animated on stage, and put on a good show. But Joe Bonsall has a natural charisma and energy that suck you in as a spectator. Not to mention, Joe does not have that piercingly high tenor voice that so many quartets have….and that's a good thing. This fact now sets the Oak Ridge Boys music apart even further from most gospel quartet acts. Joe's voice is much more accessible than the ultra high pitched tenors, and frankly, a breath of fresh air.

Sky High offers some good songs. "Sailing Toward Home", "Nobody Special", "Plant A Seed" and the closer, "Mighty Fine" are all great songs. Unfortunately, the first single of this record is not included in the "great songs" section of this review. The song "Rhythm Guitar" is corny, and simply not one of the better tracks on this album. Why it was chosen as the first single is a mystery.

TRACKLIST

1. The Oak Ridge Boys - Rhythm Guitar
2. The Oak Ridge Boys - Sailing Toward Home
3. The Oak Ridge Boys - Nobody Special
4. The Oak Ridge Boys - We Gotta Love One Another
5. The Oak Ridge Boys - When I Sing For Him
6. The Oak Ridge Boys - Plant A Seed
7. The Oak Ridge Boys - There Must Be A Better Way
8. The Oak Ridge Boys - That's Just Like Jesus
9. The Oak Ridge Boys - I Just Want To Help You Be Free
10. The Oak Ridge Boys - Might Fine



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