Congregation
British pop vocal group Congregation, formed in 1971, consisting of Roger Cook
and Roger Greenaway, along with John Burgess and Brian Keith. The band's
breakthrough came with the release of "Softly Whispering I Love You", which
featured a mixed ninety-piece choir and an orchestra. Released on October 15,
1971, the single reached number 4 in the UK and Switzerland, number 10 in
Germany, and number 29 in the USA. In North America, the band was known as The
English Congregation to avoid confusion with The Mike Curb Congregation. "Softly
Whispering I Love You" became a best-seller, m...
