{"title":"The English Congregation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe English Congregation was a British pop ensemble active during the early 1970s. They were best known for their hit \"Softly Whispering I Love You\", which exemplified their choral pop style and reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. The group featured notable members such as lead vocalist Brian Keith and composer Roger Cook, who played significant roles in shaping their distinctive sound. Despite their brief existence, The English Congregation's fusion of pop and choral music left a unique imprint on the British music scene of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"softly-whispering-i-love-you","title":"Softly Whispering I Love You","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful Stereo\/Mono promo copy, in its original factory sleeve. I know I'm a total musical idiot for falling for this one... what an improbable mix of choirboy sentimentality, rude electric guitars, strings, and a loud, gravel-voiced lead singer. But I can't resist the total package, I'm afraid. :-) Another win for the Cook-Greenaway songwriting team!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The English Congregation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514710405353,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_e28d2bd5-2363-4d1f-ac7a-5173600cfd27.webp?v=1752189302"},{"product_id":"softly-whispering-i-love-you-when-susie-takes-the-plane-3","title":"Softly Whispering I Love You\/ When Susie Takes the Plane","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis one starts out soft and then builds to a dramatic, tuneful chorus.  Another win for the Cook-Greenaway songwriting team!   Note: This beautiful Mint copy comes in a vintage Atco Records factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The English Congregation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515483730153,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/englishcongregation2.jpg?v=1752201415"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-english-congregation\/jadepuma-reissue-false.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}