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The first of three volumes surveying surely the mightiest Gospel label of them all. Stomping, rollicking gospel music, intermingling with raw soul, searing blues, hard-rocking doo-wop and jazz, and storming R&B. Infused and incandescent with the hurting, surging indignation of the Civil Rights movement, here are twenty-four precious scorchers by giants like theStaple SingersandJimmy Scott, alongside devastating sides by less celebrated names like theHarmonizing Fiveof Burlington, North Carolina, and teen-group theNorth Philadelphia Juniors, culminating triumphantly with slamming, sanctified versions of “Hit The Road Jack” and “Wade In The Water”. Drawn from nigh-impossible-to-find 78s, sevens and LPs, hardly any of these recordings have been reissued since their first release. Presented in a gatefold sleeve, with full-size booklet; beautifully designed, with stunning, rare photographs and original Savoy artwork. Sound restoration and mastering at Abbey Road; pressed at Pallas. Co-curated byGreg Belson, compiler ofDivine Disco; with deep, extensive notes byRobert Marovich, author ofA City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music(University of Illinois), and host of the award-winning radio showGospel Memories.
FeaturesFamous Ward Singers, The Harmonizing Five,The Sensational Six,The Gospel Harmonettes Specials,The Christones, The Staple Singers,Swindell Brothers,The Roberta Martin Singers, Jimmy Scott,Shirley Caesar and The Caravans,The Blind Boys of Alabama,The Hightower Brothers, North Philadelphia Juniors,The Selah Singers,The Ward Singers,The Stars of Faith,Marion Williams,The Gospel Cavaliers,The Caravans,Eddie Williams and the Crusaders,The Davis Sisters,The Gospel Chimes,The Angelic Gospel Choir, andThe Angelic Choir.
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