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The Speer Family, (also The Speers) were a Southern gospel family group, founded in 1921 by George Thomas (Dad) Speer, his wife Lena (Mom) Speer, and his sister and brother-in-law Pearl and Logan Claborn. Pearl and Logan left the group in 1925 and were replaced by two of George and Lena’s children. Over the years, further siblings were added to the line-up and eventually non-family members were added to the group. In 1998, the group was officially retired.

ALBUMS


The Speer Family
Southern Gospel Heritage Series
2009, CD, Comp, Daywind Records
The Speer Family
First Family In Gospel Music
2007, CD, Album, New Haven Records
The Speer Family
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Series
1999, 2xCD, Comp, Riversong
The Speer Family
75th Diamond Jubilee
1996, Cass, Homeland Records
The Speers*
70th Anniversary Celebration
1995, CD, Album, Homeland
The Speers*
Giving
1994, CD, Homeland
The Speers*
He Still Reigns
1992, ,
Religious/Gospel
The Speers*
Hallelujah Time
1990, CD, Album, Homeland
The Speers*
Best Of The Best
1990, CD, Comp, Arrival Records
The Speers*
He's Still In The Fire
1989, 7", Promo, Homeland
The Speers*
Save To The Uttermost
1988, 7", Single, Promo, Homeland
The Speer Family
Saved To The Uttermost
1988, Cass, Album, Homeland Records
The Speers*
Saved To The Uttermost
1988, LP, Album, Homeland Records
The Speers*
Celebration At Sea
1987
The Speers*
Steppin' Out On Faith
1986, LP, Album, Riversong
The Speers*
Rejoicing!
1985, LP, Album, Riversong
The Speers*
Family Reunion
1985, LP, Album, Riversong
The Speers*
Sunday Morning Singing
1984, LP, Album, Riversong
The Speers* Featuring The Speer Sisters
The Speers Live
1984, Cass, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
Tribute
1983, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speers* Featuring The Speer Sisters
The Speers Live
1983, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
Hallelujah!
1982, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
The Golden Songs Of The Speers
1982, LP, Advance, Album, Comp, TP, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
60th Anniversary Celebration
1981, LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
Interceding
1980
The Speers*
The Best Of The Speers - The Songs Live On
1978, 2xLP, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
Promises To Keep
1978
The Speers*
Cornerstone
1977, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
Between The Cross And Heaven (There's A Whole Lot Of Living Going On)
1976, LP, Heart Warming Records
Doug Oldham And The Speers*
Doug Oldham & The Speers Live!
1975, 2xLP, Album, Gat, Impact (7)
The Speers*
Something Good Is About To Happen
1975, ,
Gospel
The Speers*
God Gave The Song
1974, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
A Tribute - The Songs Of Bill & Gloria Gaither
1974
The Speer Family
Gospel Melodies
1973, LP, Vista (7)
The Speer Family
Friendship With Jesus
1973, LP, Album, Vista (7)
The Speer Family
He Touched Me
1973, LP, Album, Vista (7)
The Speers*
Touring That City
1973, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
I Never Shall Forget The Day
1973, 7", Promo, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
I Never Shall Forget The Day
1973
The Speer Family
In Concert
1972, LP, Two, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
A Family Affair
1971, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
Down Home
1971
The Speer Family
Happy Harmonies
1970, LP, Vista (7)
The Speer Family
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
1970, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
Garry Page With The Speer Family
Gettin’ Ready Today
1970, LP, Album, Page (4)
The Speer Family
The King Is Coming
1970
The Speer Family
Especially Warm
1969, LP, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
Heavy On Ben
1969, LP, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
Big Singing Day
1968, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
Rejoicing With Mom
1967, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
Singing Hymns Of Joy And Peace
1967
The Speer Family Featuring 'Dad' Speer*
'Dad' Speer's Greatest Gospel Hits
1967
The Speer Family
The Gospel In Song
1966, LP, Album, RCA Victor
The Speer Family
A Singing Heritage
1966
The Speer Family
The Happy Jubilee
1966
The Speer Family
Suppertime / Born Again
1965
The Speer Family
On Concert Tour
1965
The Speer Family
Garden Of Melody
1964
The Speer Family
The Speer Family Sacred Hour
1963, LP, RCA Camden
The Speer Family
When The Lord Comes A-Knockin'
1963, 7", Single, RCA Victor
The Speer Family
Keep A Happy Heart
1963,
The Speer Family
Family Favorites By The Speer Family
1962
Speer Family*
All-Night Singing
1961
The Speer Family
The Wonderous Word
1960, 7", EP, RCA Victor
The Singing Speers*
The Singing Speers
1960
The Speer Family
Because Of Him
1959, LP, Skylite
The Speer Family
"Dad" Speer's Golden Anniversary In Gospel Music
1958, LP, Album, Mono, Skylite
The Speer Family
Songs You've Requested
1958
The Speer Family
Won't We Be Happy
1958
The Speer Family
'Til The Last Leaf Shall Fall / Surely, I Will, Lord
1957, 7", RCA Victor
The Speer Family
Travel On / Our Daily Bread
1956, ,
Country/Gospel
The Speer Family
The Speer Family Album
1955, LP, Album, Mono, RCA Victor
The Speer Family
Heavenly Love / God's Love
1955, 7", Promo, RCA Victor
The Speer Family
The Wondrous Word / Never Let Me Go
1955, 7", Promo, RCA Victor
The Speer Family
I'm Climbing Up The Mountain / I Saw A Man
1955
The Speer Family
Rock-A My Soul / Some Morning Fair
1951, Shellac, 10", Bullet (2)
The Speer Family
The Call Of The Cross / Going Home
1949
The Speer Family
The Old Gospel Ship/A New Born Soul
1948, Shellac, 10", Columbia
The Speer Family
The World Has Turned Me Down / Keep On The Firing Line
1948
The Speer Family
The Singing Speers
7", EP, Promo, Sesac Repertory Recording
The Speer Family
Nearer To Thee
7", EP, Heart Warming Records
The Speer Family
The Singing Speers
7", EP, Skylite
The Speer Family
Won't We Be Happy
7", EP, Skylite, Skylite
The Speer Family
Dad Speer's Golden Anniversary
7", EP, Skylite
The Speers*
The City Coming Down
7", Single, Riversong
The Speer Family
The Speer Family
7", EP, Heart Warming Records, ,
Gospel
The Speer Family
I Can Call Jesus Anytime / Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All
Shellac, 10", The Speer Family
The Speer Family
I Feel It In My Soul / I Shall Not Want For Anything
Shellac, 10", Bullet (2)
The Speer Family
Songs You've Requested
7", EP, Sing (2)
The Speer Family
Because of Him
7", EP, Skylite
The Speer Family
The Speer Family
7", EP, Heart Warming Records
The Speers*
He's Ever Interceding/The Lord Will Go Before You
7", Single, Promo, Impact (7)
Doug Oldham, The Speers*
I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen
7", Mono, Impact (7)
Imperials, The Speer Family
The Best of the Best
LP, Album, Heartwarming Music
The Speer Family / George Hamilton IV
Here's To Veterans Program No. 1302 / Program No. 1303
LP, Mono, Transcription, The Veterans Administration
The Speer Family
My Lord Will Lead Me Home / What A Day That Will Be
7", Stateswood

APPEARANCES +


Doug Oldham
Doug Oldham And Friends
1976
The Gospeltones Of Iowa
...Sing Your Favorites
1968, LP, Fredlo
Various
Wally Fowler's All Nite Singing Gospel Concert
1964
Chuck Wagon Gang
Prayers In Song
1959
Jane Greene Johnson
Child Of The King
Cass, Album, Not On Label
Various
Hillbillies In Hell - Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) Volume XII
2021, ,
Country/Gospel
Various
The Bullet Records Story: The First Americana Label
2011, 3xCD, Comp, Blue Label (3), ,
Country/Country Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Swing/Jump Blues
Various
Greatest Gospel Groups
2009, CD, Comp, Gusto Records (2)
Various
Best Of Southern Gospel
2007, 3xCD, Comp, Madacy
Various
Songs 4 Worship Southern Gospel
2004, 2xCD, Comp, Time Life Music, Time Life Music, ,
Gospel
Various
Close Harmony - A History Of Southern Gospel Music - Volume 1 1950-1955
2003
Various
Southern Gospel Classics
2003
Various
Songs Of Inspiration
2002, 3xCD, Comp, BMG Special Products,
Various
Gospel Music Greats, Volume 1
2000, CD, Comp, Gospel Music Greats
Various
Singing News 30th Anniversary Collection
1999, 2xCD, Comp, Daywind, Singing News
Various
Radio Raves, Volume 1
1999, CD, Comp, Southern Classics
Various
1997 Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Souvenir Disc
1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Disc Manufacturing, Inc., Huntsville
Various
Homeland Family Style (Southern Gospel's Favorite Families)
1997, CD, Comp, Homeland Records
Various
Country Gospel Sunday In The South
1997, Cass, Comp, BMG Special Products
Various
Homeland Radio Hits Volume 22
1997, CD, Comp, Promo, Homeland
Bill & Gloria Gaither With Their Homecoming Friends
Bill & Gloria Gaither Present Moments To Remember With Their Homecoming Friends
1996, CD, Album, Spring Hill
Various
All Time Southern Gospel Hits Collection
1996, CD, Comp, Brentwood Music
Various
Homeland Radio Hits Volume 19
1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Homeland
Various
The Sun Sound Gospel Greats
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Sun Entertainment Corporation
Various
Gospel Greats Cassette 3
1994, Cass, Comp, Sun (9)
Various
Good Ol' Gospel
1994, CD, Album, Crystal Sea Recordings, ,
Gospel
Various
Homeland Radio Hits Volume X
1992, CD, Comp, Promo, Homeland
Various
Epic Audio Buyways 504/'92
1992, Cass, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Epic, Epic
Various
Homeland Radio Hits Volume V
1991, CD, Comp, Promo, Homeland
Various
Southern Gospel The Family Spirit
1990, 3xLP, Comp, RM, Teledisc USA, ,
Gospel
Various
#1 Southern Gospel Hits Of The 70's
1990, Cass, Comp, Dol, Riversong
Various
Gospel's Greatest Moments
1989
Various
Southern Harmony Today's Top Twenty Songs By Today's Top Twenty Groups
1988, 2xLP, Comp, New Haven Records
Various
Gospel & Inspirational
1987, 4xLP, Comp, The Franklin Mint Record Society
Various
Campmeetin' Time Volume Six
1986, LP, Comp, Riversong
Various
All The Best Volume Two
1986, LP, Album, Riversong
Various
Front Row
1986, LP, Comp, Passage Records (8)
Various
20 Gospel Quartet Greats Vol 2
1986, Cass, Comp, Riversong
Various
20 Gospel Quartet Greats Vol4
1986, Cass, Comp, Riversong
Various
Request Gallery
1985, LP, Comp, Riversong
Various
All The Best Volume One
1984, LP, Album, Riversong
Various
Campmeetin' Time Volume 5
1984
Various
Campmeetin' Time Volume IV
1983, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
Various
Command Performance - A Tribute To Lee Roy Abernathy
1983, LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records
Various
Treasures
1980, Box, Album, Comp + 3xLP, Impact (7)
Various
Gospel Music Association Top Ten Songs of 1979
1980, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
Various
Campmeetin' Time
1980
Various
Gospel Music Association Top Ten Songs of 1979
1980, ,
Gospel
Various
Songs Of The Risen Son
1979, 2xLP, Album, Gat, Impact (7), Impact (7)
Various
He Touched Me - The Greatest Gospel Hits Ever Recorded
1978, 2xLP, Comp, Suffolk Marketing, Inc., Suffolk Marketing, Inc., ,
Vocal/Country/Gospel
Various
Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Library
1978, 5xLP, Comp, Big Gospel Records, Big Gospel Records, Big Gospel Records, Big Gospel Records, Big Gospel Records, ,
Gospel/Religious
Various
He Touched Me
1978, 8-Trk, Suffolk Marketing, Inc., ,
Gospel
Various
Gospel Music Association 10th Anniversary Commemorative Album
1978
Various
Encore
1978
Various
Just For You, Vol. II
1977, LP, Comp, Impact (7)
Various
Gospel Music Association's Top Ten For 1977
1977, ,
Gospel
Various
Gospel Special
1976
Various
Just For You
1976
Various Artists*
Christmas At Our House
1975, LP, Album, Impact (7), ,
Holiday/Gospel
Various
Greatest Gospel Groups
1975, LP, Power Pak Gospel Series
Various
Gospel Music Association's Top Ten Songs For 1975
1975
Various
That Old-Time Religion
1975, ,
Music Hall/Country/Gospel/Religious/Contemporary
Various
Let's Make A Joyful Noise The Great Gospel Quartets
1974, LP, Comp, RCA
Gordon Jensen (2) / Various
The Gordon Jensen Songbook
1974, LP, Comp, Impact (7), ,
Gospel
Elmo Mercer* / Various
The Elmo Mercer Songbook
1974, LP, Comp, RE, Vista (7), Vista (7)
Various
The Bill Gaither Song Book
1974, LP, Album, Vista (7), ,
Gospel
Lanny Wolfe / Various
The Lanny Wolfe Songbook
1974, LP, Album, Impact (7), Impact (7)
Various
Gospel Music Association's Top Ten For 1974
1974, ,
Gospel
Various
Gospel '73
1973, LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records
Various
New Songs Of Inspiration
1973, LP, Album, Comp, Heart Warming Records
Andrae Crouch* / Various
The Andrae Crouch Songbook
1973, LP, Comp, Impact (7)
Various
The Award Winning Songs Of Bill Gaither
1973, LP, Heart Warming Records, Heart Warming Records
Various
Fly Me Away
1973, LP, Comp, Impact (7)
Dottie Rambo / Various
The Dottie Rambo Song Book
1973, LP, Album, Impact (7), ,
Gospel
Various
Jesus Sound Explosion
1972, LP, Album, Campus Crusade For Christ
Various
Great Songs Of Faith And Inspiration
1972, ,
Country/Gospel
Various
Gospel Hits Of The 70's
1971, LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records
Various
Gospel Music...To Believe It Is To Live It!
1971
Various
Gospel Music's Top Ten For 1971
1971
Various
Hymns You Love
1970, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
Various
Gospel Music's Top Ten For 1970
1970, LP, Canaan Records
Various
Gospel Music's Top Ten For 1970
1970, LP, Heart Warming/Impact Records
Various
Library Of Sacred Music
1970
Various
Golden Gospel Favorites - America's Greatest Gospel Quartets
1969
Various
America's Gospel Classics Vol. II
1969
Various
America's Gospel Classics
1968
Various
The Gospel Song Styles Of 12 Great Artists
1967, LP, Comp, RCA Victor
Various
A Gospel Jubilee 12 Leading Artists
1964, LP, Comp, RCA Victor
Various
A Gospel Jubilee
1964, LP, Mono, Smplr, RCA Victor, RCA Victor
Various
Old-Time Family Religion
1964
Various
All-Night Sing
1963, LP, Album, Comp, Mono, RCA Camden, ,
Gospel
Various
Lloyd Orrell Presents The Second Northern States Quartet Convention
1963, LP, Album, Mono, Skylite, Skylite
Various
All-Night Sing
1963, LP, Album, Comp, Mono, RCA Camden
Various
The National Gospel Quartet Convention
1963
Various
Wally Fowler's All Nite Singing Concert
1960
Various
Untitled
7", EP, Promo, RCA Victor, RCA Victor, RCA Victor, ,
Religious
Various
Gospel Music Hall Of Fame
LP, Comp, Big Gospel Records
Various
Gospel Time - Happy Time!
LP, Comp, Canaan Records, ,
Country/Religious/Gospel
Various
Golden Years Of Gospel Greats
LP, Comp, Modern Sound
Various
Just Call It Southern Vol 6
2xCD, Comp, Promo, S/Edition, Singing News
Various
Skylite Hi-Lites
LP, Album, Mono, Skylite, Skylite, Skylite
Various
TV Requests From The Singin' Time Dixie Show
LP, Comp, Stateswood
Various
Favorite Gospel Quartets
LP, Mono, Com, Modern Sound
Various
Gospel Gold
2xLP, Marketing International Inc., Skylite-Sing Records
Various
Award Winning Gospel
LP, Comp, Gospel World Records, Inc., ,
Gospel
Wally Fowler
All-Nite Singing Nashville Style - How Great Thou Art
LP, Comp, Ltd, White Dove Records (4)
Various
Award Winning Gospel Hall Of Fame Volume 2
LP, Gospel World Records (2), ,
Gospel
Various
Top Ten Songs Of The Year
LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records, The Benson Company
Various
The Best Of Just Call It Southern
2xCD, Comp, Promo, Singing News, ,
Gospel
Various
16 Of America's Gospel Classics
8-Trk, Not On Label
Various
Just Call It Southern! Volume 3
CD, Comp, Promo, Singing News, ,
Gospel
Various
The Great Quartets Sing The Gospel, Volume 1
LP, Comp, Gospel Time Records,
Various
TV Requests From The "Singin' Time In Dixie" Show
LP, Mono, Skylite
Various
All Time Southern Gospel Hits Collection
CD, Comp, RE, Brentwood Music
Various
Southern Celebration, Volume 1
CD, Comp, Southern Classics
Various
Harmony A Unity Of Music And Spirit