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The gospel of the blues

Title
The gospel of the blues / Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Publication
  • Santa Monica, CA : MCA/Decca, [2003]
  • ℗2003
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AudioUse in library M1630.18.B76 T56 1994gOff-site

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Additional Authors
  • Tharpe, Rosetta, 1915-1973
  • Millinder, Lucky
  • Knight, Marie, 1920-2009
  • Lucky Millinder Orchestra, performer.
  • Sam Price Trio, performer.
  • Dependable Boys, performer.
Description
1 audio disc (48 min., 50 sec.) : CD audio, stereo; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
Tharpe's recordings in blues music were always considered treasures because she brought a fresh, vibrant, and gospel sound to the genre. A few of the notable cuts include This Train; I Want a Tall Skinny Papa; and Strange Things Happen Everyday.
Series Statement
Chronicles
Uniform Title
Chronicles.
Subject
  • 1931-1950
  • Blues (Music) > 1931-1940
  • Blues (Music) > 1941-1950
  • Gospel music
  • Spirituals (Songs)
  • Blues (Music)
Genre/Form
  • Blues (Music)
  • Gospel music.
  • Spirituals (Songs)
Note
  • Compact disc.
  • Biographical and program notes by Mary Katherine Aldin on container insert.
Credits (note)
  • Complied & produced by Andy McKale.
Event (note)
  • Compilation of previously released material recorded 1938 to 1947.
Contents
My man and I -- This train -- Sit down -- Trouble in mind ; Shout, sister, shout! ; Rock me / (with Lucky Millinder & his orchestra) -- Nobody's fault but mine -- I want a tall skinny papa / (with Lucky Millinder & his orchestra) -- God don't like it -- What is the soul of man? -- Singing in my soul ; Strange things happening everyday ; Two little fishes and five loaves of bread ; Jonah / (with Sammy Price Trio) -- Didn't it rain / (with Marie Knight, Sammy Price Trio) -- The natural facts / (with Sammy Price Trio) -- Down by the riverside / (with Sammy Price Trio, Dependable Boys) -- Up above my head I hear music in the air / (with Marie Knight, Sammy Price Trio).
LCCN
  • 2003587991
  • 602498001363
OCLC
  • ocm53308298
  • 53308298
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries