093074012321

If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings

Reverend Gary Davis

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Format: CD

Cat No: SFW40123

Release Date:  25 February 2003

Label:  Smithsonian Folkways

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  093074012321

Genres:  Blues  Gospel  

  • Description

    When young John Cohen went to the home of Reverend Gary Davis in early 1953, Cohen could not have known the importance of the recordings he made. These historic recordings of the Reverend predate his seminal albums and feature Davis singing with his wife and another preacher, a rarity among Davis recordings. The 18 tracks provide a window into the world of this blind preacher caught between the blues and the church. Fans of Davis's work will find theese recordings to be a revelation, as a full ten songs were never recorded again and cannot be heard elsewhere.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. If I Had My Way
      • 2. If The Lord Be For You
      • 3. Twelve Gates to The City
      • 4. You Got To Move
      • 5. We Are the Heavenly Father's Children
      • 6. A Friend Like Lonely Jesus
      • 7. Get Right Church
      • 8. Marine Band
      • 9. Shine On Me
      • 10. There's Destruction on This Land
      • 11. He Stole Away
      • 12. The Uncloudy Day
      • 13. Say No to The Devil
      • 14. I Belong to The Band
      • 15. Give Me A Heart to Love
      • 16. He Never Has Left Me Alone
      • 17. Got On My Travelling Shoes