016351606426

When Gospel Was Gospel

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: SHANCD6064

Release Date:  30 May 2005

Label:  Shanachie

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  016351606426

Genres:  R&B  Gospel  

  • Description

    The contemporary gospel music scene is rather more refined than it used to be in the 'golden era', leaving many listeners dissatisfied.

    This 28 track compilation is a reminder of the power and glory of the great traditional soloists and classic 'quartets'. Among the former the selection includes Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Marion Williams, Marie Knight, Dorothy Love Coates and Brother Joe May.

    The groups include The Sensational Nightingales, The Swan Silvertones, The Soul Stirrers, The Spirit Of Memphis, Clara Ward & The Ward Singers and Professor Alex Bradford & The Bradford Singers. Eight of the tracks are previously unissued live recordings. The booklet includes rare photographs and a history of gospel music.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Beams Of Heaven - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
      • 2. Little Boy, How Old Are You - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
      • 3. The Lord Will Make A Way - The Soul Stirrers
      • 4. His Eye Is On The Sparrow - The Soul Stirrers
      • 5. Yield Not To Temptation - The Roberta Martin Singers
      • 6. The Old Ship Of Zion - The Roberta Martin Singers
      • 7. Look For Me In Heaven - J. Earle Hines
      • 8. Power Of The Holy Ghost - Mahalia Jackson
      • 9. Mahalia Moans - Mahalia Jackson
      • 10. Mercy Lord - Brother Joe May
      • 11. Jesus - Robert Anderson
      • 12. A Queen C. Anderson Special - Queen C. Anderson
      • 13. Standing On The Highway - The Dixie Hummingbirds
      • 14. Leave It There - Clara Ward And The Ward Singers
      • 15. Time Is Winding Up - Clara Ward And The Ward Singers
      • 16. Here Am i Send Me - The Spirit Of Memphis
      • 17. Jesus Steps Right In - The Davis Sisters
      • 18. Too Close To Heaven - The Davis Sisters
      • 19. Thank You Jesus/I Have A Friend - The Swan Silvertones
      • 20. You Better Run - Dorothy love And the Original Gospel Harmonette
      • 21. Dot's Testimony - Dorothy love And the Original Gospel Harmonette
      • 22. Amazing Grace - J. Robert Bradley
      • 23. Walk Thru The Valley - Edna Gallmon Cooke And The Radio Four
      • 24. Sinner Man - The Sensational Nightingales
      • 25. How About You - The Sensational Nightingales
      • 26. Traveling Shoes - Marion Williams
      • 27. Leak In the Building - Professor Alex Bradford And the Bradford Singers
      • 28. You're Gonna Need Him (Joe May) - Brother Joe May