The song known as both “Gospel Boogie” and “A Wonderful Time Up There” was written by Lee Roy Abernathy, and first recorded by him in 1947 under the former name. This release, for the label White Church Record, credits the performance with variant spelling to “Leroy Abernathy Homeland Harmony Quartet”. In 1958, the song was recorded under the title “A Wonderful Time Up There” by Pat Boone featuring Billy Vaughn and His Orchestra and Chorus. It was featured on the 1959 album, Pat Boone Sings. The recording was produced by Randy Wood. The B-side to Boone’s version, “It’s Too Soon to Know”.
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
