The Pilgrim Aires Trio – The Third Man

This Kingsport, TN trio consists of William E. Osborne on lead vocals and guitar, his wife Marlyn Jean on alto, and Ronnie East handling tenor and occasional bass parts.

There is an self-titled album out there on the Jayla Records label out of Georgia, which might be their debut, this one on the Bibletone Record label as well as an EP on Promotional Records.

The group began their ministry in 1957, touring extensively through Tennessee, Virginia, and Ohio and maintained a regular presence on local radio, performing weekly on WGAT Radio in Gate City, Virginia alongside Rev. Robert Coffee. Their Sunday afternoon program aired from 2:30 to 3:00 PM.

“The Third Man” includes several original compositions by the group and sounds a little bit more polished than their debut album, but still has the down home family group vibes. Released most likely in the mid sixties.

THE THIRD MAN
The Pilgrim Aires Trio
LP 10003 (Stereo)

William E. Osborne sings lead, his wife Jean sings Alto, and Ronnie East sings Tenor. Their daughters, Wanda and Karen, recently started singing.

The Pilgrim Aires Trio have had the pleasure of visiting thousands of churches throughout Tennessee, Virginia and Ohio in the eleven years they have been singing.

You may get our other recordings by writing to:
THE PILGRIM AIRES TRIO
ROUTE ONE, TIMBERTREE BRANCH ROAD
KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE 37660
or phone: (615) 323-8736

We have selected several of our own numbers for this album. We trust that you may receive many hours of enjoyment from this album.

SIDE ONE

1. “Come In, My Child” (3:28)
2. “The Third Man” (3:26)
3. “If You Don’t Love Your Neighbor” (2:21)
4. “Time Has Made a Change in Me” (3:23)
5. “Go Out and Tell the News” (2:03)
6. “The City John Saw Coming Down” (2:16)

SIDE TWO

1. “Five Minutes After Death” (3:55)
2. “Pearly White City” (2:53)
3. “Have You Got Oil in Your Lamp?” (1:45)
4. “When I Get Home, I’m Gonna Be Satisfied” (2:18)
5. “I Want My Lord to Welcome Me” (2:13)
6. “God’s Heaven” (1:49)

CREDITS
Produced by: Johnny Carter
Studio: Tri-State Recording
Engineer: Rev. Lyons Smith
Lead Guitar: Gerald Smith
Rhythm Guitar: Gerald Frazier
Bass Guitar: Basil Palmer
Album Covers & Pressing: Jay-Cher Enterprises

Bibletone
JAY-CHER ENTERPRISES
P.O. Box 175
Fairmount, Georgia 30139