The Harmonizing Four was an American black gospel quartet formed in 1927 in
Richmond, Virginia. Their members included Joseph Williams, Thomas Johnson, and
Lonnie Smith. In 1958, Ellis Johnson joined the lineup as a bass singer. The
group recorded for Decca Records in 1943 and performed at the National Baptist
Convention in 1944. They signed with Vee-Jay Records in 1957. Their recordings
include the albums Shine on Me (1967) and Tommie, Lonnie and Me (1968). Their
discography includes over two dozen albums, such as One God (1972). Williams
died in 1988, followed by Smith in 1995 ...