The Cheese Factor – “First Day In Heaven”

As we kick off another weekend, I thought I would get back to the cheese factor.  While I am always posting about the best Southern Gospel has to offer, there has also been a lot of cheese recorded over the years.

This week I thought I would feature a classic Southern Gospel tune that I always thought was cheesy, even when hearing it as a kid.  ”First Day In Heaven” has probably been sung or recorded by every major quartet that was ever a part of Southern Gospel music.

While the song may be fun to showcase quartet harmony, it doesn’t negate the fact that it is pure cheese.  I found this YouTube clip of Jake Hess & Imperials singing “First Day In Heaven”.  Is there any agreement or am I off base on this one?