I've Been Buked and I've Been Scorned - Dawson, William
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Baez, Joan
Joshua Fit the Battle - Montague, J. Harold
Wade in the Water - Simms, Patsy Ford
Deep River - Burleigh, Harry
Listen to the Lambs - Dett, Robert Nathan
Every Time I Feel the Spirit - Dawson, William
Oh, Freedom
Gospel Train
I'm A-Rolling Through an Unfriendly World - Dawson, William
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child - Traditional
Steal Away - Hughes, Jimmy [1]
Go in to the Wilderness
Ezekial Saw the Wheel - Dawson, William
Ain't Got Time to Die - Johnson, Hall
Wade in the Water - Roberts, Howard [Co
Track Listings (17) - Disc #2
Sign of the Judgement - Jackson, Mahalia
Lay Down Body
Lay Down Body
Run, Mary, Run, You Got a Right to the Tree of Life
One Morning Soon
I Wanna Go Where Jesus Is
You Better Run to the City of Refuge
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Give Me Jesus
I Am a Soldier in the Army of the Lord
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Early, My God, Without Delay
Come and Go to That Land - Cooke, Sam
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah, Since I Laid My Burden Down
A Charge to Keep I Have - Wesley, Charles
Traditional Prayer with Moans
Sit Down Servant - Two O Four
Track Listings (16) - Disc #3
Stand by Me [Live] - King, Ben E. [1]
We'll Understand It Better By and By - Tindley, Charles Al
What Are They Doing in Heaven Today? - Tindley, Charles Al
Something Within - Campbell, Lucie E.
He'll Understand and Say Well Done - Campbell, Lucie E.
Touch Me Lord Jesus - Campbell, Lucie E.
It's a Highway to Heaven (Walking Up the King's Highway) - Dorsey, Thomas A.
Little Wooden Church on a Hill - Dorsey, Thomas A.
I Was Standing by the Bedside of a Neighbor (If You See My Savior) - Dorsey, Thomas A.
How I Got Over - Brewster, William H
Speak to Me Jesus - Brewster, William H
Does Jesus Care? - Morris, Kenny
Just a Closer Walk with Thee - Traditional
God Is Still on the Throne - Martin, Roberta
God Specializes - Griffin, Gloria
Precious Lord - Dorsey, Thomas A.
Track Listings (15) - Disc #4
Jesus on the Mainline
Ye That Without Sin, Cast the First Stone
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
A Charge to Keep I Have - Wesley, Charles
There'll Be Singing Over Yonder
Nearer My God to Thee
Put Your Trust in Jesus
Who'll Be a Witness (For My Lord)?
Lead Me, Guide Me - Akers, Doris
God Is So Good (To Me) - Akers, Doris
Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
Peace in the Valley - Dorsey, Thomas A.
Hold to God's Unchanging Hand - Eiland, F.L.
Let All the People Praise Him - Morris, C.H.
Yes, Lord (Church of God in Christ Chant) - Mason, Charles
This four-CD set of 19th- and 20th-century African American sacred music was initially released as a compnaion to the 1995 Peabody Award-winning radio series of the same name produced by National Public Radio and the Smith... more »sonian Institution. With extensive notes by Bernice Johnson Reason, who conceived and compiled the series, these recordings honor the rich sacred music tradition created and sustained within the African American community, from which so much contemporary American music draws its inspiration.« less
This four-CD set of 19th- and 20th-century African American sacred music was initially released as a compnaion to the 1995 Peabody Award-winning radio series of the same name produced by National Public Radio and the Smithsonian Institution. With extensive notes by Bernice Johnson Reason, who conceived and compiled the series, these recordings honor the rich sacred music tradition created and sustained within the African American community, from which so much contemporary American music draws its inspiration.
"I have never heard such pure perfection in vocals. Rich, outstanding recording quality (surpassing Smithsonian norm). Not necessarily for the taste of "contemporary" gospel fans, this set is for people who love old gospel music, acapella perfect, that sends chills down your neck and warms your heart."
Wade In The Water
Anne D. Smith | 10/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This compilation is an educational and inspirational program which chronicles a little known segment of AMERICAN music!!! It is fabulous. There is something for everyone. Truly to gift to the world."