JEFF TURNER

The Taylors’ recent hit, “He Is Good To Me,” has an intriguing history, filled with musical creativity and patience. Originally written by Wayne Haun and Joseph Habedank, the song first appeared on The Perrys’ Life of Love album. Reflecting on its journey, Haun shared insights about the song’s unique revival and how it found new life with The Taylors.

In the early 2000s, the radio landscape often limited albums to just a few hit options, meaning songs like “He Is Good To Me” sometimes remained undiscovered gems. Haun recalls a valuable lesson he learned from Bill Gaither: “A great song is a great song, no matter who sings it or when it was recorded or stylistically how you approach it.” Inspired by this, Haun took pride in “finding those little jewels that might have been looked over or just laid dormant for a while and reimagining them.”

Reintroducing “He Is Good To Me” with The Taylors, Haun brought a fresh, soulful Southern twist to the track. He describes the new arrangement as “a little less acoustic, a little bit more like Southern…Southern soul,” giving the song a slightly slower and more emotive feel.