Gospel Tradition: Roots & Branches

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The only multi-artist anthology in Sony Legacy's 1991 Gospel Spirit series (which also includes albums dedicated to Paul Robeson, the Golden Gate Quartet, and Mahalia Jackson), The Gospel Tradition provides an overview of Christian music that spans multiple decades and genres. The oldest recordings here date to 1927; the newest selection--the Chuck Wagon Gang's "I'm Headed for the Promised Land"--was cut in 1956. Strict nonsecular performers are intermixed with artists best known for their secular work, including Bessie Smith, Bob Wills, and the Sons of the Pioneers. Of particular note is Washington Phillips's impossibly lovely "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?" The all-embracing spirit behind The Gospel Tradition makes this a wonderful primer for anyone interested in exploring devotional expression in many forms. --Steven Stolder

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The Gospel Tradition: Roots & Branches, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 The Gospel Tradition: Roots & Branches, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000027JW
Release Date: 1991-07-02

Tracks:

  1. Jubilee - Keaton Sextette
  2. Ship Of Glory - Price Family Sacred Singers
  3. When God Made Me He Didn't Make A Monkey Man - Brantley & Williams
  4. I'll Play My Harp In Beulah Land - Brothers Wright & Williams
  5. Now Is The Needy Time - Sister Clara Hudman
  6. Moan, You Moaners - Bessie Smith
  7. Church, I'm Fully Saved Today - Blind Willie Johnson
  8. What Are They Doing In Heaven Today? - Washington Phillips
  9. Happy Land Of Canaan - Wilmoth Houdini
  10. On The Rock Where Moses Stood - Carter Family
  11. No Dissapointment In Heaven - Bob Wills
  12. Them Bones - Mitchell's Christian Singers
  13. One More River - Sons Of The Pioneers
  14. Crying Holy Unto The Lord - The Blue Chips
  15. What A Wonderful Feeling - Humbard Family
  16. Trouble - Josh White
  17. Gospel Train - Wright Brothers
  18. All God's Chillun Got Shoes - The Charioteers
  19. Jesus At The Well - Sister Myrtle Fields
  20. Trouble Of This World - The Landfordaires
  21. Count Your Blessings - Jackson Gospel Singers
  22. God's Little Birds - Sister O.M. Terrell
  23. I'm Headed For The Promised Land - Chuck Wagon Gang
  24. In That Great Gettin' Up Morning - Leonard De Paur Infantry Chorus

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The only multi-artist anthology in Sony Legacy's 1991 Gospel Spirit series (which also includes albums dedicated to Paul Robeson, the Golden Gate Quartet, and Mahalia Jackson), The Gospel Tradition provides an overview of Christian music that spans multiple decades and genres. The oldest recordings here date to 1927; the newest selection--the Chuck Wagon Gang's "I'm Headed for the Promised Land"--was cut in 1956. Strict nonsecular performers are intermixed with artists best known for their secular work, including Bessie Smith, Bob Wills, and the Sons of the Pioneers. Of particular note is Washington Phillips's impossibly lovely "What Are They Doing in Heaven Today?" The all-embracing spirit behind The Gospel Tradition makes this a wonderful primer for anyone interested in exploring devotional expression in many forms. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The reviewer speaks the truth!.......2000-08-25

This is truly a wonderful collection - Gospel is new to me but what a way to start. I have been wondering if there was ever a Volume 2? Apart from "Im Headed for the Promised Land" the other 2 standout tracks are "Count Your Blessings" - Jackson Gospel Singers, and definately "In That Great Gettin' Up Morning" - Leonard De Paur Infantry Chorus, to put those hairs up on the back of your neck. Devotional music indeed. Listen to this and read Alan Lomax's "The Land where the Blues Began" (also reviewed in these pages) at the same time and be transported. Strong stuff.
Jah People of Today
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    		Jah People of Today
    Ras Jammie
    Manufacturer: Rouse Your Spirits Recording Studio
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000CAEUO0
    Release Date: 2004-09-28

    Tracks:

    1. Runnin'
    2. Froggy
    3. Dread with No Conscience Head
    4. Jah People of Today
    5. Which One Would You Choose
    6. Shackled & Chained
    7. Hey, Woman
    8. Mr. Collie Man
    9. Ras Jammie & Queen Bethie
    10. Peace

    Music:

    1. Holy Ground
    2. How U Gonna Live
    3. Imperial Golden Crown Harmonizers
    4. In the Myx
    5. Invitation to Eavesdrop
    6. iWorship
    7. Jesus Christ Is Lord (Songs of Hope): A Live! Praise Experience from Marantha Music
    8. Just Because
    9. Kirk Franklin Presents 1NC
    10. L.G. Wise - Greatest Hits

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