Track Listings (18) - Disc #1| All Artists: Rev Gary Davis Title: If I Had My Way Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Smithsonian Folkways Original Release Date: 1/1/1954 Re-Release Date: 2/25/2003 Genres: Blues, Pop Style: Traditional Blues Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 093074012321 |
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When young John Cohen went to the home of Reverend Gary Davis in early 1953, Cohen could not have known the importance of the recordings he made. These historic recordings of the Reverend predate this seminal albums and fe... more » |
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Album Description When young John Cohen went to the home of Reverend Gary Davis in early 1953, Cohen could not have known the importance of the recordings he made. These historic recordings of the Reverend predate this seminal albums and feature Davis singing with his wife and another preacher, a rarity among Davis recordings. The 18 tracks provide a window into the world of this blind preacher caught between the blues and the church. Fans of Davis's work will find theese recordings to be a revelation, as a full ten songs were never recorded again and cannot be heard elsewhere. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsA Great Recording of The Master of Piedmont Gospel Blues! Rev KM Williams | dallas, tx United States | 05/07/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "This recording of The Great Rev. Gary Davis is one of his best! Captured at the peak of his Ragtime/Piedmont Blues/Gospel powers,the Reverend Vocals are strong,his guitar playing legendary. In my opinion,his guitar playing on this record is superior to Blind Boy Fuller and matches Blind Blake at his best! These recordings are mostly gospel hymns and well known spirituals given a Reverend Gary Davis reworking;plus some outstanding almost impossible to play pieces like "Marine band" and "Civil War Parade" Ragtime pieces. Just incredible!"
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