First Ladies of Gospel

Track Listings
1. It's Jesus in Me - The Clark Sisters    
2. Lord Will Make a Way Somehow - Cissy Houston    
3. On and on (Stronger) - Jennifer Holliday    
4. Amazing [*] - Kim McFarland    
5. No Cross, No Crown - Vickie Winans    
6. Get in the Way - Witness    
7. Greatest Worship - Candi Staton    
8. I'll Be With Him - Tramaine Hawkins    
9. More Than You'll Ever Know [*] - Lisa Page    
10. Amazing Grace - Mahalia Jackson    

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Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening
  • Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing.
  • Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so.
  • ONE OF MY FAVOURITES
  • Fans will be delighted!
 Kathleen Battle & Christopher Parkening ~ Pleasures of Their Company
John Dowland , Manuel de Falla , Charles Gounod , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Enrique Granados , Fini Henriques , Jaime Ovalle , Joaquim Antonio Barroso Neto , Franz Xaver Richter , Anonymous , William Levi Dawson , Robert MacGimsey , Kathleen Battle , and Christopher Parkening
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RNM
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Music By John Dowland: Come Again! Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
  2. Music By John Dowland: Allemande (Guitar Solo)
  3. Music By John Dowland: What If I Never Speed?
  4. Music By John Dowland: Galliard (Guitar Solo)
  5. Music By John Dowland: Fine Knacks For Ladies
  6. Ave Maria
  7. Bachianas Brasileiras No.5: Aria
  8. Coleccion De Tonadillas: La Maja De Goya
  9. Three Brazilian Songs: Boi-Bumba
  10. Three Brazilian Songs: Azulao
  11. Three Brazilian Songs: Para Ninar
  12. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Cancion
  13. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Nana
  14. Three Spanish Folk Songs: Seguidillia Murciana
  15. Six Spirituals: Ain't Got No Time To Die
  16. Six Spirituals: I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
  17. Six Spirituals: Ain't That Good News!
  18. Six Spirituals: Sweet Little Jesus Boy
  19. Six Spirituals: This Little Light Of Mine
  20. Six Spirituals: Ride On King Jesus

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Enjoying The Pleasures of K. Battle & C. Parkening.......2007-05-06

Whether you are very familiar with these two artists or have never heard either one, you will delight in this musical collaboration. Only a guitarist of Christopher Parkening's stature could be the ideal accompaniment to the perfection of Kathleen Battle's voice. The music ranges from selections by John Dowland to American spirituals, Bach/Gounod, Villa-Lobos, Granados and some Spanish folk songs. The result is a coherent, soothing and utterly delightful listening experience. You will revisit this album often, and always be glad that you have it. For fans of Kathleen Battle and Christopher Parkening, I think it is a must.

4 out of 5 stars Great blending of the talents of two top-notch artists in their respective fields. Parkening on the guitar and Battle singing........2006-01-31

We always enjoyed seeing and hearing Battle in concerts, usually on the television and Parkening has been a favorite guitarist. To listen to these two fine artists in concert is a real treat.

4 out of 5 stars Superb technique, emotionally flat, but enjoyable even so........2005-05-25

I can't imagine these songs being performed with any greater technical brilliance than they are by Parkening and Battle on this CD. Both are virtuosos, him in the guitar, her the voice. Their skill is particularly apparent in the Dowland songs, the "Ave Maria", and the Bachianas brasileiras no. 5 (for me, the high point of the recording), which are all in a formal style well suited to the talents of the performers.

I compare the Brazilian songs to the version recorded by Salli Terri with Laurindo Almeida in the late '50's on "Duets with Spanish Guitar", which I have listened to repeatedly since I first heard it in 1959. Battle's phrasing, enunciation, and vocal skill are far superior to Terri's, but Terri brought a level of emotion to her singing that Battle seems to lack. Where Battle's perfection enhances her superb performances of the Dowland and Villa-Lobos pieces, it seems to detract from her performance of the Brazilian folk pieces.

I find this to be true again in the spirituals - vocal perfection and control detracting from the "soul" required to bring out the "spiritual" feeling. Imagine these same pieces sung by Mahalia Jackson or Aretha Franklin and you'll understand my point.

Parkening's performance has the same quality - technical virtuosity, especially noticeable in his lute-like technique in the Dowland solo - but lacking in emotional depth.

The classical selections are highly recommended, the folk pieces a bit disappointing, but overall an enjoyable recording.

5 out of 5 stars ONE OF MY FAVOURITES.......2004-03-19

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE BATTLE ALBUMS, HER SWEET VOICE IS ACCOMPAINED BY THE GUITAR VIRTUOSO CHRISTOPHER PARKENING, TOGETHER CREATE A TENDER, DELIGHTFUL & BEAUTIFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS N- 5 HAS IT`S BEST PERFORMANCE IN THIS CD.

3 out of 5 stars Fans will be delighted!.......2003-08-25

Fans, maybe, but I must say I'm not a huge fan of Kathleen Battle or opera or songs in different languages, either. My mom is, though. And through her I have heard Kathleen's best. And her very best (if you ask me) is one of the tracks ON THIS CD titled "Ain't that good news," even though it should be called "Ain'ta dat good news," since that is how its sung. It is a really good song (ask anybody) with a little surprise high-note at the end. If I were you I would (if not buy this CD right here and now) then go to [a book store] and see if their computers will let you hear "Ain't that good news" because that song is great.
Gospel Classics, Vol. 7: Ladies First
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Gospel Classics, Vol. 7: Ladies First
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: K-Tel
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000000RB7
    Release Date: 1995-09-29
    Gospel Classics Series Volume 7 Ladies First
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Gospel Classics Series Volume 7 Ladies First
      Lily Fern Weatherford, Jan Buckner, Faye Speer , and LaBreeska Hemphill
      Manufacturer: Arrival
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000CDYBLY

      Product Description

      Tracks: 1. We Shall Wear A Robe And Crown 2. I Never Shall Forget The Day 3. And He's Ever Interceding 4. Walk Right Out Of This Valley 5. Joy In My Soul 6. O' For A Thousand Tongues 7. Consider The Lillies 8. You Can't Draw Water From A Dry Well 9. Ready To Leave 10. Unfinished Task
      Gospel Classics, Vol. 7: Ladies First
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Gospel Classics, Vol. 7: Ladies First
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: K-Tel
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
        ASIN: 1573753505
        Release Date: 1995-09-29
        All Because of You
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		All Because of You

          Manufacturer: Neosound Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000CAALMA
          Release Date: 2004-01-27
          First Ladies Of Gospel
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            		First Ladies Of Gospel
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: 601 Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0000058WO
            Release Date: 1997-09-23

            Tracks:

            1. There's A Blessing Waiting On You - The Angelic Gospel Singers
            2. Holy Spirit - Dorothy Norwood
            3. Then These Trials - Louise 'Candy' Davis
            4. You Let Your Spirit Move In Me - The Truthettes
            5. Think Of His Goodness - Ruby Terry
            6. He Chose Me - Myrna Summers
            7. I Know I've Been Changed - LaShun Pace
            8. I Won't Be Back - Shirley Caesar/The Caravans
            9. Steal Away To Jesus - Albertina Walker
            First Ladies of Gospel
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Lucky Stars
            		 First Ladies of Gospel
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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            Christian Contemporary MusicChristian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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            ASIN: B00001XDTD
            Release Date: 1999-10-05

            Tracks:

            1. It's Jesus In Me - Clark Sisters
            2. The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow - Cissy Houston
            3. On And On - Jennifer Holliday
            4. Amazing - Kim Mcfarland
            5. No Cross No Crown - Vickie Winans
            6. Get In The Way - Witness
            7. The Greatest Worship - Candi Staton
            8. I'll Be With Him - Tramaine Hawkins
            9. More Than You'll Ever Know - Lisa Page
            10. Amazing Grace - Mahalia Jackson

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Lucky Stars.......2002-12-08

            I have always loved the Clark Sisters' music. Their harmony is so beautiful. I formed a group called the Inspirations, and for the most part, we only do music from the Clark Sisters.

            Music Review:

            1. For the Rest of My Life
            2. For the Sake of the Children
            3. God's Got It
            4. Gogglebox
            5. Grace
            6. Growing Up
            7. Hallelujah Halloween XXX
            8. He Will Work It Out
            9. Healing Angel
            10. Hosanna: And They Sing the Word

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