Sounds of Blackness 1:2:22 4.33 PM
Postgirl\u2019s Recordings
Intro by: Gail Nobles
Photo Credit: Sister Circle TV
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The black voices that told us to keep our heads to the sky. Optimistic
Do you remember the song Optimistic by the vocal group Sounds of Blackness? It is a song that was recorded for their debut studio album, The Evolution of Gospel in 1991. It was written and produced by Gary Hines, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Optimistic is an urban contemporary gospel song which reached the top three on Billboard\u2019s Hot R&B Singles chart.
As soon as I heard, \u201c You can win as long as you keep your head to the sky\u201d, I was hooked. There was no other vocal group and instrumental ensemble like Sounds of Blackness in the 90\u2019s. Ann Nebsy was the leader of the vocal group. I often think of the group\u2019s song Optimistic when I\u2019m trying to succeed. I think it would make a great Anthem if it\u2019s not an Anthem already. It\u2019s a song that\u2019s telling us to keep looking up. Never give up.
You\u2019re listening to Postgirl\u2019s Recordings. I\u2019m your host, Gail Nobles.