Gospels & Spirituals: The Gold Collection (40 Classic Performances) [Import]

Track Listings
1. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen    
2. Get Away Jordan    
3. Go Tell It On The Mountai    
4. Come To Jesus    
5. Jesus Is With Me    
6. Preacher & The Bear    
7. When The Saints Go Marching Home    
8. Rock My Soul    
9. Noah    
10. Go Where I Send Thee    
11. Motherless Child    
12. My Lord What A Morning    
13. What A Beautiful City    
14. There Is A Balm In Gilead    
15. Every Time I Feel The Spirit    
16. What Are They Doing In Heaven    
17. Shine For Jesus    
18. I Saw The Light    
19. Oh The Joy That Came To Me    
20. Blow Ye The Trumpet Of Zion    
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Gospels & Spirituals: The Gold Collection (40 Classic Performances), Music, Various Artists, Gospel, Pop, V/a Compilations
Gospels, Spirituals & Hymns
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome
  • Listen to the piano bass line!
  • Would have loved to been in the audience...
  • What's not to love about a Mahalia Jackson CD?..
  • WOW!! After All These Years...
 Gospels, Spirituals & Hymns
Mahalia Jackson
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ASIN: B000009RB9
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

  1. Didn't It Rain
  2. My God Is Real (Yes, God Is Real)
  3. Walk Over God's Heaven
  4. If I Can Help Somebody
  5. Come On Children, Let's Sing
  6. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
  7. I Found The Answer
  8. It Is Well With My Soul
  9. Great Gettin' Up In The Morning
  10. You Must Be Born Again
  11. Elijah Rock
  12. Jesus Met The Woman At The Well
  13. A Satisfied Mind
  14. Keep Your Hand On The Plow
  15. Roll, Jordan, Roll
  16. Calvary
  17. In My Home Over There
  18. I Will Move On Up A Little Higher

Tracks:

  1. In The Upper Room
  2. The Christian's Testimony
  3. If We Never Needed The Lord Before (We Sure Do Need Him Now)
  4. A City Called Heaven
  5. Trouble Of The World
  6. Without God I Could Do Nothing
  7. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
  8. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
  9. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
  10. God Put A Rainbow In The Sky
  11. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
  12. A Rusty Old Halo
  13. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
  14. Dear Lord, Forgive
  15. I'm Going To Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
  16. Search Me Lord
  17. If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
  18. Walk On By Faith

Amazon.com essential recording

If the bazillion packagings and repackagings of Mahalia Jackson's music confound you and you don't know where to start, this expertly compiled, carefully annotated double-disc box set is for you. Jackson wasn't just gospel music's first international superstar--she was among its earliest adherents and inventors. Working with the great composer and former blues singer Thomas A. Dorsey in the late 1930s, Jackson gave a distinctly blues-trained, jazzy sass and grace to Dorsey's material and the other hymns and spirituals she sang. More than any other performer, she helped to define gospel music itself as a transcendent, rootsy, melismatic, and heady spiritual sound. Culled from her sides for Columbia in the 1950s and 1960s, some of the arrangements in the set are not ideal and may sound quite a bit dated, but that voice shines and soars and dives straight to the center of your heart. Whether backed by a simple organ or piano or with full studio accompaniment, Jackson's booming, instantly recognizable contralto is indescribable, exciting, and forever a wonder to behold. And if you think that's an exaggeration, you don't own this record. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2007-06-15

The music is great and the singer is phenomenal. All in all a great purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Listen to the piano bass line!.......2006-01-19

Listen to the piano bass line in "Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho." I can listen to that alone and rejoice! Then, there is Mahalia Jackson's voice, a little rougher than Ella Fitzgerald but there is a child-like joy as she sings these gospel songs. For this evidence, listen to, "If I Can Help Somebody." The recording is superb as if I were listening to the album on vinyl. Superb stuff!

5 out of 5 stars Would have loved to been in the audience..........2005-08-29

About a year ago, I was looking to expand my Gospel collection. I remembered hearing Ms. Jackson's version of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" when I was young -- and I remembered that I liked that song, liked it a LOT.
Thinking back to my younger days, I took a chance and invested in this CD, and Volume II, at the same time. WOW!! Suffice it to say that those two Mahalia CDs now receive more playing time than any of my other CDs.
One drawback; however, I learned not to play these on my stereo when it was time to go to sleep -- I just couldn't keep still -- my feet kept moving to the music -- the music is just too powerful, too stimulating -- had to limit it to daytime use only.
I would have loved to have been in the live audience to hear Ms. Jackson sing while she drew breath upon this earth.
Does it get any better than this ... I think NOT.
I hope I run into Mahalia and Elvis when I make it to heaven, and I hope that I get to hear them belt out those gospel tunes with their heavenly voices -- definitely something to look forward to! Wow, again!

4 out of 5 stars What's not to love about a Mahalia Jackson CD?.........2005-04-23

I bought this CD and Volume II back in 2002. My mother loved Mahalia Jackson, so I grew up listening to her in vinyl round the clock it seemed. I actually thought I couldn't stand to hear another Mahalia Jackson song as long as I lived. But as an adult, I found myself humming some of the songs my mother had played over and over, and one day I realized I missed Mahalia's voice. When I bought these collections of hers, I actually went searching specifically for Mahalia Jackson music. Imagine my mother's surprise when I told her I had Mahalia Jackson blasting in my house the way she'd done when I was growing up! :-) There are still more Mahalia Jackson songs that I'm looking for that, in all the songs on these collections, weren't included. That's my only disappointment with these. But the quality of the recordings -- classic Mahalia!

5 out of 5 stars WOW!! After All These Years..........2004-01-19

...she is still considered the "Queen of Gospel". She has been dead for about 30 years and NO gospel artist can compare to her. Not even the late Rev. James Cleveland can get this much respect. When you hear Mahalia sing, it's like GOD singing. That's how powerful her voice was. Even when I have my doubts on life, I depend on Mahalia to pick me up (and she does). This collection is the best collection out there (IMO) on Ms. Jackson. I recommend this to all. I wished I was alive to have heard her sing live, but at least I have this collection.
Gospels, Spirituals, & Hymns, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What's not to love about a Mahalia Jackson CD?..
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church's Mother Mildred's Kid's Affirmation
 Gospels, Spirituals, & Hymns, Vol. 2
Mahalia Jackson
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ASIN: B000009RBC
Release Date: 1998-08-18

Tracks:

  1. Walk In Jerusalem
  2. I Have A Friend Above All Others
  3. Tell The World About This
  4. It Took A Miracle
  5. I Don't Want To Be Lost
  6. Were You There?
  7. What Manner Of Man Is This
  8. I'm Glad About It
  9. There Is A Balm In Gilead
  10. How I Got Over
  11. I've Been Buked
  12. I Love The Lord
  13. Come On Up To Bright Glory
  14. God Is So Good (To Me)
  15. Just A Little While To Stay Here
  16. In Times Like These
  17. How Great Thou Art
  18. Let The Church Roll On

Tracks:

  1. It Don't Cost Very Much
  2. To Me It's So Wonderful
  3. When I Wake Up In Glory
  4. I Want My Crown
  5. Speak Lord Jesus
  6. He Calmed The Ocean
  7. I Couldn't Keep It To Myself
  8. Then The Answer Came
  9. The Love Of God
  10. He's Right On Time
  11. Have You Any Time For Jesus
  12. Sign Of The Judgement
  13. No Other Help I Know
  14. Medley: Summertime (From Porgy & Bess)/Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
  15. When The Saints Go Marching In
  16. My Desire
  17. I'm On My Way
  18. The Lord's Prayer

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars What's not to love about a Mahalia Jackson CD?.........2005-04-23

I bought this CD and Volume I back in 2002. My mother loved Mahalia Jackson, so I grew up listening to her in vinyl round the clock it seemed. I actually thought I couldn't stand to hear another Mahalia Jackson song as long as I lived. But as an adult, I found myself humming some of the songs my mother had played over and over, and one day I realized I missed Mahalia's voice. When I bought these collections of hers, I actually went searching specifically for Mahalia Jackson music. Imagine my mother's surprise when I told her I had Mahalia Jackson blasting in my house the way she'd done when I was growing up! :-) There are still more Mahalia Jackson songs that I'm looking for that, in all the songs on these collections, weren't included. That's my only disappointment with these. But the quality of the recordings -- classic Mahalia Jackson!

5 out of 5 stars Ebenezer Baptist Church's Mother Mildred's Kid's Affirmation.......2005-01-15

There is an unusual opportunity with amazon.com to preview the audio adaptation of the beautiful contralto voices that're accompanied unbelievably: Professionally-named "Mahalia Jackson", whose followings include the missing-in-action true sources of the marching music that helped the 20th Century still-slaves overcome. If your families sang aloud as fearlessly as mine did, then you want to experience these. You can order "Mahalia Jackson's" inspirational sharings to hear whenever you awaken feeling low. Or, you can listen to the samples before checking if there's another of "Mahalia Jackson's Gospels, Spirituals, &Hymns" available online to hear at least a tiny trace: one of my favorites is "Martin, Luther and John." The music is so fabulous: You can substitute the names of your missing-in-action loved ones to cheer you until they're alive with you like when we'd been here only a couple of winks. Thanks, www.amazon.com.
From, "(&Svenie)" P.S. "I'll Be Down To Get You With A Taxi, Honey" is also a neat tune for these times. But, be cautious not to promise what you can't deliver, 'cause we know somebody who did sing that only later to endure giving a ride to her teacher's dog which had fleas on those automatically dropped magnets...
Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!
 Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
James Bohn , Michael Jorgenson , Steve Burger , Gordon Johnson , Jay Young , Michael Abels , Dale Adelmann , Harry T. (Henry) Burleigh , Brazeal W. Dennard , Adolphus Hailstork , Jester Hairston , Jack Halloran , Robert A. Harris , Moses Hogan , Sanford Moore , Robert Scholz , Richard Smallwood , William Henry Smith , Andre Thomas , Philip Brunelle , Sigrid Johnson , Joe Pulice , Robert Commodore , Charles Kemper , Yolanda Williams , Brian Link , Vocal Essence , and VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
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  5. Trouble I'Ve Seen: Eighteen Spirituals--Moses Hogan Chorale

ASIN: B0001FVEPE
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

  1. Witness: Jack Halloran
  2. Hush! Somebodys CallinMy Name: Arranged by Brazeal W. Dennard
  3. Death Is Gonna Lay His Cold Icy Hands on Me: Arranged by Andrhomas
  4. Walk Together, Children: Arranged by William Henry Smith
  5. Were You There?: Arranged by Robert Scholz
  6. Elijah Rock: Arranged by Moses Hogan
  7. This Train: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  8. Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Music by J.S. Bach; text by Charles Wesley, Arranged by Richard Smallwood
  9. My Lord,What a Mornin : Arranged by Harry T. Burleigh
  10. Go Down, Moses : Arranged by Robert A. Harris
  11. In Dat Great GittinUp Mornin: Arranged by Jester Hairston
  12. Crucifixion: Adolphus Hailstork
  13. Go Where I Send Thee:Arranged by Andrhomas
  14. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Arranged by Dale Adelmann
  15. Go,Tell It on the Mountain: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  16. What a Mighty God : Arranged by Michael Abels

Album Description

Stirring spirituals and rousing gospel melodies sung by the superb voices of VocalEssence conducted by the renowned conductor Philip Brunelle, joined by vocal jazz ensemble Moore by Four.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!.......2004-05-25

For over 10 years, The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus (conducted by Philip Brunelle) has presented an enduring series of concerts showcasing the talents of trailblazing African American composers. Now this wealth of music is available outside the concert hall through a series of recordings called WITNESS.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD presents 20th Century choral arrangements of music from the African American spiritual tradition rooted in spirituals and gospels, including Harry T. Burleigh's "My Lord, What a Mornin'" (1929), "Walk Together Children" (William Henry Smith, 1937) and more contemporary composers like Sanford Moore's "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (1993.)

There are excellent notes about the genre, however, in light of the historical significance of this music I'm surprised and disappointed to find no biographical information about the composers, not even birth and/or death dates, with this CD. I feel this is a crucial component in an "outreach" project like this, especially since most of these composers are not well known. Still I highly recommend it for the music alone.

The other three CDs are available as single titles, or in the boxed set THE WITNESS COLLECTION which includes:

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD: Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
DANCE LIKE THE WIND: Music of Today's Black Composers
GOT THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES: Classical Music in the Jazz Age
SKYWARD MY PEOPLE ROSE: Music of William Grant Still
Street Gospels
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    Bedouin Soundclash
    Manufacturer: Side One Dummy
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    ASIN: B000R4S6I2
    Release Date: 2007-08-21

    Tracks:

    1. Until We Burn In the Sun
    2. Walls Fall Down
    3. St. Andrews
    4. Trinco Dog
    5. Hugh
    6. Bells Of 59
    7. Higher Ground
    8. 12:59 Lullaby
    9. Nico On the Night Train
    10. Gunships
    11. Jealousy And the Get Free
    12. Midnight Rockers
    13. Hearts In the Night
    Gospels & Spirituals
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Golden Gate Quartet review
    • excellent music
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    Golden Gate Quartet
    Manufacturer: Retro Music
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    ASIN: B0000630BA
    Release Date: 2002-03-04

    Tracks:

    1. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
    2. Hush!
    3. Shadrock
    4. Sun Don't Shine
    5. Didn't It Rain?
    6. He Never Said a Mumblin' World
    7. Every Time That I Feel the Spirit
    8. Ol' Man Mose
    9. If I Had My Way
    10. Stormy Weather
    11. I Looked Down the Road and Wondered
    12. Pure Religion
    13. Saints Go Marching In
    14. Rock My Soul
    15. God Almighty Said
    16. Motherless Child
    17. John the Revelator
    18. Golden Gate Gospel Train
    19. Job
    20. Born Ten Thousand Years Ago

    Tracks:

    1. Swing Down, Chariot
    2. Wade in the Water
    3. God's Gonna Cut 'Em Down
    4. Daniel Saw the Stone
    5. Anyhow
    6. Jezebel
    7. 'Way Down in Egypt Land
    8. Valley of Time
    9. My Walking Stick
    10. What a Time
    11. You Better Mind
    12. Lead Me on and On
    13. Dipsy Doodle
    14. Let That Lair Alone
    15. Cheer the Weary Traveler
    16. He Said He Would Calm the Ocean
    17. Bonnett
    18. Bedside of a Neighbor
    19. Massa's in the Cold Cold Ground
    20. Preacher and the Bear

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Golden Gate Quartet review.......2005-09-30

    First heard their sounds during WWII, the Golden Gate Quartet introduced me to the wonderful rhythms and blends of gospel and spiritual music. Love this collection, but wish it had two I remember from way back when - "Dip Your Fingers In the Water" and "Dem Bones". Otherwise, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    5 out of 5 stars excellent music.......2004-04-04

    Well, I'm not an expert in gospel music or the Golden Gate Quartet. But this is great music. A few years ago I pirated a copy of "Swing Down, Chariot" on Napster, and I loved it. I could only find a few more songs by these guys there, but I liked them all. For several years they stayed in the back of my mind while I was buying rock, rap, country and folk cds, but finally I couldn't resist anymore and I bought this cd.

    The music is fun, and the singers are incredibly talented. This had to be some of the most entertaining music of the 1940s; I wish I could go back then to sit next to a radio and hear how it sounded when they were pioneers.

    Hey, if you're not into old music, you might enjoy this anyway. Especially if you enjoy Moby, you can hear their influence on him.

    Of course there are a lot of other Golden Gate albums and collections available, but if you can't make up your mind, you can get this one with confidence. It has a great selection of music, all of their biggest hits, from throughout their career. The sound quality is excellent. If there is any problem, it is that the "20 page booklet" with "rare photos" has about a sentence on each page, and maybe six photos. Yes, the booklet is disappointing, but the music is great.
    Gospels for the Sick
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • AMAZING!!!!! ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
    		 Gospels for the Sick
    Scum
    Manufacturer: Tabu/Dogjob
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    ASIN: B000ACZWQK
    Release Date: 2006-04-04

    Tracks:

    1. Protest Life
    2. Gospels for the Sick
    3. Throw Up on You
    4. Night of 1000 Deaths
    5. Truth Won't Be Sold
    6. Hate the Sane
    7. Deathpunkscumfuck
    8. Road to Sufferage
    9. Backstabbers Go to Heaven
    10. Perfect Mistake

    Album Description

    On a warm spring evening in 2002, a meeting took place in Norway. A group of people convened to discuss the possibility of making an album that would impact the music scene. One rehearsal took place later that same year and ideas and plans were thrown back and forth. However, due to prior commitments and time conflicts, the line up was forced to change. But the core of the group maintained the idea and finally, in the fall 2004, the decision was made to make it happen. SCUM was spawned! SCUM is a unique project in many aspects; first and foremost its line up is probably one of the most interesting gatherings of people to record an album in a long time... Casey Chaos (Amen), Samoth (Zyklon, ex-Emperor), Faust (ex-Emperor), Cosmocrator (MindGrinder) and Happy Tom (Turbonegro). Each member in this project is a leader, which makes everything much more powerful. You have the eccentric punk rocker Casey Chaos, Samoth and Faust appearing together on an album for the first time in over 10 years, denim stud-rocker Happy Tom and the fresh blood of Cosmocrator. Before entering the renowned Crystal Canyon studio (Turbonegro/ We/ Euroboys etc.) in Oslo in September, Samoth, Faust and Cosmocrator had only a few rehearsals during which they tested out basic riffs and possible arrangements. However, the songs on the actual album ended up being entirely created and nailed down during the three week long studio session. This was essential to capture the raw and energetic atmosphere the band desired. Twelve tracks were recorded, ten of which are on this album. Guest appearances include Mortiis, Nocturno Culto (Darkthrone) and Knut "Euroboy" Schreider (Turbonegro/ Euroboys). One of the basic thoughts behind Scum was to gather a group of musicians and friends who in many ways are well known in their respective scenes, but together - as a unit - come out as a constellation very rare in its own kind. The blueprint for the project was the spirit of Norwegian Black Metal mixed with a punk rock attitude. This was brought to life by the beliefs and perfect mistakes, some that you may or may not know, of all of its members. One of the challenges, when holding members from various bands and musical fields, is to maintain a clear vision of the project. The primary vision was to create an album unique in its own kind, created by innovators rather than followers. Call it death punk, black "n roll or whatever tag comes to mind. This is the spirit of a sincere respect for music and the spirit of lifelong dedication. This is an album of action and freedom. An unique alliance to address the state of affairs in music, and bring life to a dead and politically correct society. SCUM has just begun to spread its filth and disease to your infected culture! This is the Gospels for the Sick! Welcome onboard! Protest Life, the first music video from the album, will be ready shortly.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!!! ALBUM OF THE YEAR!.......2005-11-12

    As A Collector Of Elite Metal,I was expecting This Album To Be More Black Metal The New Gospels
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars The New Gospels
    Rick Wakeman
    Manufacturer: Blueprint UK
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    ASIN: B000027610
    Release Date: 2001-07-10

    Tracks:

    1. Galilee: The Word: Power
    2. The Gift: The Magnificat
    3. The Welcoming: Welcome A Star
    4. The Way: The Baptism
    5. Tempt Him

    Tracks:

    1. The Sermon On The Mount
    2. The Lord's Prayer
    3. The Road To Jerusalem
    4. Trial And Error
    5. Await The Hour
    6. The Cross
    7. Children Of Mine

    Album Details

    Reissue of his 1996 Christian album. Rick along with the New Gospels Choir.

    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Don't bother.......2006-07-21

    I am both a Christian and Wakeman fan but I returned this CD after one listen. Listen to the tracks provided by Amazon to get a sense of the music.

    5 out of 5 stars Highly recommended !.......2002-01-17

    If you are a Rick Wakeman enthusiast, you must add this to your collection. If you are a Christian, listen to The New Gospels very carefully; you will surely feel a deep emotional reaction to this music. The voice of Ramon Remedios is extraordinary. I know there are several versions of The New Gospels. In addition to the CD I bought the Video mentioned in the other review. I also highly recommend the video. I believe Rick Wakeman added on to the original to make it a more compleat message on The Gospel. I feel that the length of this recording is now "just right". Listen and enjoy!

    5 out of 5 stars In my opinion. . ........2001-11-10

    Another reviewer of this work calls it an unnecessary remake and says to seek out the first version. In my opinion, this one is better for several reasons. First of all, the keyboard sounds on this version are not as "cold" or "sharp" as on the first version. Secondly, there is more narration, which greatly adds to the overall work (however, I would have preferred Powell to be the narrator on this one, also). Third, the addition of "The Cross" to this version is great, and Rick even considers this track to be the best he has ever written. Plus, the track order on this one seems to flow better than the original. If you enjoy this work, you definitely owe it to yourself to buy the video, "The Word: A Musical Spectacular On The Life Of Christ" available from Amazon.com.

    3 out of 5 stars Uncalled-for Remake.......2000-11-03

    This is a beautiful work, musically as well as for those who appreciate dramatic readings from the Bible. My problem with it is wondering WHY was it done? In 1986 Wakeman recorded THE GOSPELS (reissued on CD as THE WORD AND THE GOSPELS) with The Eton College Choir, tenor Ramon Remedios, and narrator Robert Powell (the star of the JESUS OF NAZARETH TV-miniseries!). A glorious work clocking in at 86:32. At 97:32, this 1995 redo is just too long; rearranging certain tracks seem to make it drag longer than it already does, and while Remedios returned in fine form I'm afraid narrator Garfield Morgan just doesn't match the original. For Wakeman "completists" only; all others I suggest search out the earlier album, his first and still perhaps best "spiritual"/"religious" project.
    Gospels, Spirituals & Hymns
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      Mahalia Jackson
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      ASIN: B0000027HP
      Release Date: 1991-07-02

      Tracks:

      1. Didn't It Rain
      2. My God Is Real (Yes, God Is Real)
      3. Walk Over God's Heaven
      4. If I Can Help Somebody
      5. Come On Children, Let's Sing
      6. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
      7. I Found The Answer
      8. It Is Well With My Soul
      9. Great Gettin' Up Morning
      10. You Must Be Born Again
      11. Elijah Rock
      12. Jesus Met The Woman At The Well
      13. A Satisfied Mind
      14. Keep Your Hand On The Plow
      15. Roll, Jordan, Roll
      16. Calvary
      17. In My Home Over There
      18. I Will Move On Up A Little Higher

      Tracks:

      1. In The Upper Room
      2. The Christian's Testimony
      3. If We Never Needed The Lord Before (We Sure Do Need Him Now)
      4. A City Called Heaven
      5. Trouble Of The World
      6. Without God I Could Do Nothing
      7. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
      8. Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho
      9. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
      10. God Put A Rainbow In The Sky
      11. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
      12. A Rusty Old Halo
      13. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
      14. Dear Lord, Forgive
      15. I'm Going To Live The Life I Sing About In My Song
      16. Search Me Lord
      17. If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
      18. Walk On By Faith
      All The Day Long
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        		All The Day Long
        Newell Oler
        Manufacturer: Orchard
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B00005AMAN
        Release Date: 1999-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. He Hideth My Soul
        2. Wonderful Words Of Life
        3. We're Marching to Zion
        4. Be Still My Soul
        5. How Great Thou Art
        6. O To Be Like Thee
        7. Blessed Assurances
        8. When We All Get To Heaven
        9. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
        10. The Old Rugged Cross
        11. Just As I Am
        12. O Thou Found Of Every Blessing
        13. Revive Us Again
        14. I want To Be A Worker For The Lord
        15. We'll Work Till Jesus Comes
        16. Rock Of Ages
        17. In The Garden
        18. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
        19. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
        20. Were You There
        21. Standing On The Promises
        22. Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
        23. Who At The Door Is Standing
        24. Amazing Grace
        25. Where He Leads Me I Will Follow
        26. God Is Calling The Prodigal Home
        27. All Things Are Ready
        28. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
        29. Softly And Tenderly
        30. I Know Whom I Have Believed

        Album Description

        This CD features solo piano arrangements of the most well known traditional gospel songs made it to renditions in the style of Newell Oler.
        Back in the Day: Gospels Greatest
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          		Back in the Day: Gospels Greatest
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Compendia
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          GospelGospel | Compilations | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00000I04Y
          Release Date: 1999-02-09

          Tracks:

          1. That's When You Bless Me (From The Album 'Can't Hold Back') - La Mass Choir
          2. The Question Is (From The Album 'Introducing The Winans') - The Winans
          3. Hiding Place (From The Album 'Look Up And Live') - The New Jersey Mass Choir
          4. Through It All (From The Album 'Soulfully') - Andrae Crouch
          5. I Can Go To The Rock (From The Album 'Call Him Up') - Chicago Mass Choir
          6. Running Back To You (From The Album 'Go Tell Somebody') - Commissioned
          7. God Will Open Doors (For You) (From The Album 'Love Alive II') - Walter Hawkins
          8. My Soul Has Been Anchored (From The Album 'Unspeakable Joy') - Douglas Miller
          9. What Is This (From The Album 'The Hawkins Family') - Walter Hawkins
          10. I'll Be With You (From The Album 'I'll Be With You') - Daryl Coley

          Tracks:

          1. We Are One (From The Album 'We Are One') - Walt Whitman/The Soul Children Of Chicago
          2. We Shall Behold Him (From The Album 'Be Encouraged') - Vickie Winans
          3. We Need To Hear From You (From The Album 'We Sing Praises') - Sandra Crouch And Friends
          4. Tomorrow (From The Album 'Tomorrow') - The Winans
          5. When The Praises Go Up (From The Album 'He That Believeth') - Chicago Mass Choir
          6. Walk Around Heaven (From The Album 'Wonderful') - Beau Williams
          7. Will You Be Ready (From The Album 'Will You Be Ready') - Commissioned
          8. I Wanna Get To Know You (From The Album 'Totally Commited') - Howard Smith
          9. I Say Yes (From The Album 'Live...I'm A Winner') - Calvin Bernard Rhone
          10. It Won't Be Long (From The Album 'Live At Carnegie Hall') - Andrae Crouch

          Music:

          1. Half-Past Swing
          2. I Believe
          3. I Don't Worry About a Thing
          4. I LIKE YOU A LOT [Live]
          5. In Scandinavia, Vol. 1: 1933-1952 [Live]
          6. In the Name of Love
          7. It Could Happen to You
          8. It's Not About the Melody
          9. Jazz 'Round Midnight
          10. Jiving Jamboree

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