Comments on: Second Mile meltdown http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Mon, 21 May 2012 21:59:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Mike Datlof http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2669 Mike Datlof Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:12:43 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2669 Second Mile performed at Jubilee by the Sea at Grand Strand Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach in early November without Donny Henderson. The rest of the band was there, with a vocalist that I didn't recognize; and sounded every bit as good as when they visited in the summer. Second Mile performed at Jubilee by the Sea at Grand Strand Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach in early November without Donny Henderson. The rest of the band was there, with a vocalist that I didn’t recognize; and sounded every bit as good as when they visited in the summer.

]]> By: Kyle http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2565 Kyle Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:43:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2565 I still haven't figured out what the deal was with Buddy and the GVB. That "Testify" CD remains one of my favorite projects. Buddy seemed like the interim singer while Bill tried to find a permanent replacement for Mike English. As for Paul, it seemed that every time I turned around, she was singing with another group. He did one disc with the Martins, then moved over to Karen Peck & New River (which I always thought was kinda funny because they never did an official publicity shot with Paul in the group....all of the photos I saw had him Photoshopped into the picture from a Martins publicity shot). There's nothing wrong with wanting to be in a group with friends, or people that you have a history with, but unless you are willing to stick it out and WORK, then you might as well just forget it. I still haven’t figured out what the deal was with Buddy and the GVB. That “Testify” CD remains one of my favorite projects. Buddy seemed like the interim singer while Bill tried to find a permanent replacement for Mike English.

As for Paul, it seemed that every time I turned around, she was singing with another group. He did one disc with the Martins, then moved over to Karen Peck & New River (which I always thought was kinda funny because they never did an official publicity shot with Paul in the group….all of the photos I saw had him Photoshopped into the picture from a Martins publicity shot).

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be in a group with friends, or people that you have a history with, but unless you are willing to stick it out and WORK, then you might as well just forget it.

]]> By: Bob http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2561 Bob Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:23:14 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2561 HLB, why then has Paul (and Buddy for that matter) sang with countless numbers of groups in a vain effort to find some place to stick? Let's face it. Look where the travels have taken them and look where they are now. The very same place they were to begin with. What's up with that?? What makes this time any better than the last? HLB, why then has Paul (and Buddy for that matter) sang with countless numbers of groups in a vain effort to find some place to stick? Let’s face it. Look where the travels have taken them and look where they are now. The very same place they were to begin with. What’s up with that?? What makes this time any better than the last?

]]> By: HLB http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2531 HLB Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:38:37 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2531 Bob, I've also known Buddy for a long time as well. I think that having Mullins & Co./Sunday Drive for over 20 years is a prime example of "stick-to-itiveness." You must not know Buddy as well as you think... Bob,
I’ve also known Buddy for a long time as well. I think that having Mullins & Co./Sunday Drive for over 20 years is a prime example of “stick-to-itiveness.” You must not know Buddy as well as you think…

]]> By: Bob http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2272 Bob Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:54:11 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2272 So, once again Buddy is teaming up with Paul for another venture? Something seems amiss with Buddy. He is a talented guy (I've known him for most of my life) but seems to not have that stick-to-itiveness that is necessary to maintian a group. So, once again Buddy is teaming up with Paul for another venture? Something seems amiss with Buddy. He is a talented guy (I’ve known him for most of my life) but seems to not have that stick-to-itiveness that is necessary to maintian a group.

]]> By: Pearl http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2195 Pearl Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:41:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2195 Wow! all of this is very enlightening. I am familiar with Second Mile, because they came to my church one night and I thought they were great. It was really a moving night. I was under the impression that Buddy Mullins, along with his wife, were the lead singers of the group and so I assumed that they were the ones who originated the group as well. I have never seen Donny before Second Mile like I had heard of Buddy Mullins. I really enjoyed the keyboardist and the young man on the percussions too. Hate to hear of the sad news that Second Mile is no longer. Can't wait to see what the future holds. Wow! all of this is very enlightening. I am familiar with Second Mile, because they came to my church one night and I thought they were great. It was really a moving night. I was under the impression that Buddy Mullins, along with his wife, were the lead singers of the group and so I assumed that they were the ones who originated the group as well. I have never seen Donny before Second Mile like I had heard of Buddy Mullins. I really enjoyed the keyboardist and the young man on the percussions too. Hate to hear of the sad news that Second Mile is no longer. Can’t wait to see what the future holds.

]]> By: ME http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2192 ME Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:23:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-2192 Here's the deal. Buddy, Christina, Channing, and Paul Lancaster have started a group, or have kept one going without Donny. All is well in this new camp, they have all the stuff while it seems Donny only has a right to a name????? Here’s the deal. Buddy, Christina, Channing, and Paul Lancaster have started a group, or have kept one going without Donny. All is well in this new camp, they have all the stuff while it seems Donny only has a right to a name?????

]]> By: Lori Elizabeth http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1960 Lori Elizabeth Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:57:53 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1960 I really think there was enough talent in the group between Donny, Buddy and his wife and Channing for each of them to have done their own thing and still have succeeded. I'm not quite certain if it is fair to assume that something so dire could have torn the group apart. Sometimes its as simple as "artistic differences". Really, artistic differences" are the million small things that make individuals great which, in turn, can cause a group to be absolutely outstanding. However, like most things in life, the group was only destined to be together for a season. Now their "differences" could be the trigger that catapolts each of them to the next level. So, regardless of who is in and who has moved on...it really doesn't matter. Talent is talent and if its pure and true it will re-surface and perhaps have the ability to draw in twice as many. Wow, something good rising from the ashes...imagine that! I really think there was enough talent in the group between Donny, Buddy and his wife and Channing for each of them to have done their own thing and still have succeeded. I’m not quite certain if it is fair to assume that something so dire could have torn the group apart. Sometimes its as simple as “artistic differences”. Really, artistic differences” are the million small things that make individuals great which, in turn, can cause a group to be absolutely outstanding. However, like most things in life, the group was only destined to be together for a season. Now their “differences” could be the trigger that catapolts each of them to the next level. So, regardless of who is in and who has moved on…it really doesn’t matter. Talent is talent and if its pure and true it will re-surface and perhaps have the ability to draw in twice as many. Wow, something good rising from the ashes…imagine that!

]]> By: Big Ken 54 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1943 Big Ken 54 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 20:14:44 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1943 Apparently, his life term was commuted for good behavior. This quote is from the November 2005 announcement of Channing joining Second Mile: "Christina and I have prayed for an opportunity to be a part of something like this... We are excited about partnering in ministry with these two great families." Says Channing. "We have already fallen in love with Second Mile, and look forward to "doing life" with the Mullins and the Hendersons." http://secondmileonline.blogspot.com/2005/11/welcome-channing-eleton.html Apparently, his life term was commuted for good behavior. This quote is from the November 2005 announcement of Channing joining Second Mile: “Christina and I have prayed for an opportunity to be a part of something like this… We are excited about partnering in ministry with these two great families.” Says Channing. “We have already fallen in love with Second Mile, and look forward to “doing life” with the Mullins and the Hendersons.” http://secondmileonline.blogspot.com/2005/11/welcome-channing-eleton.html

]]> By: Kyle http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1694 Kyle Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:19:11 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1694 I was always under the impression that Buddy was the "star" of the group. All the press releases I saw were usually pushing Buddy and Channing to the front (maybe that could be part of the problem).... I was always under the impression that Buddy was the “star” of the group. All the press releases I saw were usually pushing Buddy and Channing to the front (maybe that could be part of the problem)….

]]> By: Steve http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1630 Steve Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:34:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1630 Anyway, what about Buddy's wife? She's in the group... Anyway, what about Buddy’s wife? She’s in the group…

]]> By: David Bruce Murray http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1624 David Bruce Murray Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:02:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1624 It's interesting that Henderson says, "Of course, the official site can still be found at www.secondmileonline.com." When you actually go to the site, there's nothing but a blank white page...as if they just vanished away... It’s interesting that Henderson says, “Of course, the official site can still be found at www.secondmileonline.com.”

When you actually go to the site, there’s nothing but a blank white page…as if they just vanished away…

]]> By: LIFE GOES ON http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1623 LIFE GOES ON Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:56:09 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1623 I really liked Second Mile's sound and hate to hear that they are going through a setback, but being the eternal optimist....life goes on. I can't wait to see what Donny puts together. I'm sure it will be great. I just hope that he won't put Second Mile on the back burner for too long. I attended a Second Mile concert a few weeks ago and purchased one of just about every CD offered at the product table. In all honesty I thought that Donny's original songs on his solo CD were better than about anything on the Second Mile CD (which I loved, by the way). I hope that as he reforms the group, he will incorporate more of his original stuff if for no other reason, so I won't have to buy seperate CD's. Good luck to Donny, Buddy, Channing, and the girl and drummer kid (sorry, I forget their names and I don't have the CD with me) in whatever path God chooses to lead them. I really liked Second Mile’s sound and hate to hear that they are going through a setback, but being the eternal optimist….life goes on.

I can’t wait to see what Donny puts together. I’m sure it will be great. I just hope that he won’t put Second Mile on the back burner for too long.

I attended a Second Mile concert a few weeks ago and purchased one of just about every CD offered at the product table. In all honesty I thought that Donny’s original songs on his solo CD were better than about anything on the Second Mile CD (which I loved, by the way). I hope that as he reforms the group, he will incorporate more of his original stuff if for no other reason, so I won’t have to buy seperate CD’s.

Good luck to Donny, Buddy, Channing, and the girl and drummer kid (sorry, I forget their names and I don’t have the CD with me) in whatever path God chooses to lead them.

]]> By: Confused http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1618 Confused Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:26:30 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2006/11/15/second-mile-meltdown/#comment-1618 I'm confused. Wasn't there are female vocalist in the group too? What was her demise? I’m confused. Wasn’t there are female vocalist in the group too? What was her demise?

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