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Sherrill Nielsen

Biography

As the Original Tenor for The Imperials, Sherrill Nielsen was a successful Southern Gospel tenor singer. He later legally changed his name to Shaun Nielsen. He served long stints singing tenor for the Statesmen, the ImperialsSongfellows Quartet, the Speer Family, and the Masters V. He briefly performed with the Plainsmen. He passed away from lung cancer on December 10, 2010. Shaun was also referred too by "Elvis" as "The Voice", and spent many years  with Presley's team. 

 

Solo Recording Discography

 
1962 A Name I Highly Treasure (Calvary Echo Records/CELP-7004): A Name I Highly TreasureUntil ThenStranger Of GalileeLittle Is Much (When God Is In It); Jesus Is MightyHomecoming WeekSome Golden DaybreakThe Touch Of His HandThe Crystal FountainOh, What A SaviorWhen We See Christ.

1964 The Top Tenor Of Sherrill Nielsen (Heartwarming Records/Benson Records/Stereo Version LPS 1774/High Fidelity Version LPHF 1775): Beyond UnderstandingA Place Of PeaceThe Circle Of His LoveI Have Found A Hiding PlaceWhat A Precious Friend Is HeI'm The Least In The KingdomLord, Show Me The WayIt Matters NotLonging For HomeHe Is So Precious To MeSpreadin' A Little O' SunshineTroubled Heart.

1970 New Dimensions (Woodstock Records/WDS 1974): Games People PlayI'll Make ItDo You KnowWhere No One Stands AloneWhat The World Needs NowJoy In The MorningIf That Isn't LoveOld Gospel ShipJesus, Take HoldHow Great Thou Art.

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