Track Listings
| 1. Lord Don't Move That Mountain - Inez Andrews | ||
| 2. Upper Room - Mahalia Jackson | ||
| 3. At the Gate - Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke | ||
| 4. Old Rugged Cross - Bessie Griffin | ||
| 5. Great Things - Tessie Hill | ||
| 6. 'Till You Come - Albertina Walker | ||
| 7. One of These Old Days - Shirley Caesar | ||
| 8. Walk Around Heaven All Day - Cassietta George | ||
| 9. Precious Memories - Sister Rosetta Tharpe | ||
| 10. I Won't Let Go - Dorothy Love Coates | ||
| 11. When We All Get to Heaven - Clara Ward | ||
| 12. Healer - Inez Andrews |
Editorial Reviews
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This compilation of recordings by 11 full-on gospel divas is a joy, if a bit of a surprise from Peacock Records, bastion of male artists such as The Dixie Hummingbirds and Mighty Clouds of Joy. Among many strengths, its biggest is in matching each of gospel's central styles with a singer more than capable of doing it justice--and in some instances having developed it to begin with. Hence Inez Andrews kicks off with the rock-steady 1973 hit "Lord, Don't Move the Mountain" (proving Mahalia Jackson's charge that "rock & roll was stolen out of the sanctified church"). Then Ms. Jackson's own brand of dignified burn gets spotlighted with "The Upper Room," before being segued into the tempered, Wurlitzer bounce of Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke's "At the Gate," and so on. Other highlights are Bessie Griffin's unyielding spirit-feel hollering on "The Old Rugged Cross," and "I Won't Let Go," a roaring ode to Satan-bashing from Dorothy Love Coates. Every track is epiphanous, and the only quibble you could maybe have with Precious Memories is the inexplicable absence of Marion Williams. Otherwise a soul-satisfying meal, with plenty of gravy. --Steve Lafreniere --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Women of Gospel: Precious Memories, Music, Various Artists, Black Gospel, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop, Traditional Gospel
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Ladies Of Gospel - Precious Memories: Favorites From Gospel's Women Of Song
Various Artists Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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Gospel
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ASIN: B00000DI1O Release Date: 1998-12-01 |
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Amazon.com
This compilation of recordings by 11 full-on gospel divas is a joy, if a bit of a surprise from Peacock Records, bastion of male artists such as The Dixie Hummingbirds and Mighty Clouds of Joy. Among many strengths, its biggest is in matching each of gospel's central styles with a singer more than capable of doing it justice--and in some instances having developed it to begin with. Hence Inez Andrews kicks off with the rock-steady 1973 hit "Lord, Don't Move the Mountain" (proving Mahalia Jackson's charge that "rock & roll was stolen out of the sanctified church"). Then Ms. Jackson's own brand of dignified burn gets spotlighted with "The Upper Room," before being segued into the tempered, Wurlitzer bounce of Madame Edna Gallmon Cooke's "At the Gate," and so on. Other highlights are Bessie Griffin's unyielding spirit-feel hollering on "The Old Rugged Cross," and "I Won't Let Go," a roaring ode to Satan-bashing from Dorothy Love Coates. Every track is epiphanous, and the only quibble you could maybe have with Precious Memories is the inexplicable absence of Marion Williams. Otherwise a soul-satisfying meal, with plenty of gravy. --Steve LafreniereCustomer Reviews:
Praise god from whom all blessings flow!.......1999-03-15
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