I'm Happy Now - Liner Notes

I'm Happy Now
- Liner Notes -

Exciting and inspiring - this describes Steve Sanders' singing to a "tee." I know that you have heard all the common descriptive adjectives by now - great ... moving ... inspiring ... soul-touching ... fantastic. But have you ever heard a young boy sing in a way that fits all these? Well, you're on the threshold of doing just this as you listen to this album. As you become engrossed in the beauty and excitement of this recording, you will find it hard to believe that Steve was born after the close of the Korean War. That's right - 1952! But we're getting ahead of ourselves, so let's begin at the beginning.

Steve was born in a small town in Georgia. When he was but a lad of six, he could already sing beautifully, and appeared at Gospel Concerts with his father who plays the piano. School work kept Steve at home except during the summer when his desire to sing brought him into the public eye again.

When Steve was thirteen he went to New York to try out for a Broadway play, "The Yearling," and won the part on his first audition. This was a real accomplishment. Over 1000 boys were tested. Since them Steve has played the lead boys part in the movie, "Hurry Sundown," appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show, twice on "The Danny Kaye Show," Gunsmoke" and several other specials.

You would naturally think that all these credits would make Steve act like a "star," but it hasn't. He is actually one of the finest boys I've ever met. Quiet, extremely well mannered - a "yes sir - no sir" kind of teenager.

Recently, Steve was asked, "What kind of music do you like to sing best?" His quick reply was, "I like to sing the Gospel." He appeared at a few concerts across the South and was an immediate sensation. Les Beasley, host of the nationally syndicated television program, "Gospel Singing Jubilee" heard Steve and invited him to make a guest appearance on the next five programs. After the first appearance, Les called me and said, "Marvin, if you want to record a real talent, check on Steve Sanders." I did, and we are quite happy to have Steve recording on the CANAAN label now.

The next move was to set a recording date. I'll never forget it! It was a talent filled session if I ever heard one, with Steve in rare form - the musicians working like a great team - and the smooth Florida Boys Quartet lending their voices to the background. It all added up to a magnificent recording, one that we are extremely proud to present for your listening enjoyment. Steve sings the fast ones that make you clap your hands and then he'll sing a slow one that will tug at your heart strings.

Listen as this young man sings the Gospel and says, "I'm Happy Now." How about you?

Marvin Norcross

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