Edwin Hawkins Singers

It began as an 18th century hymn!    In 1969 it became a worldwide hit!    It’s now a pop and gospel classic!

edwinhawkinsohhappydayGR45WMFOh Happy Day by the Edwin Hawkins Singers  was released in April of 1969, certified RIAA gold on June 3, 1969 reaching #4 on the Billboard charts.  Here you see it celebrated with an Authentic, First Presentation, Second-State RIAA White Matte (Second-State because the original backing paper and hanging have been removed).

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