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Sister Rosetta Tharpe was the first great recording star of gospel music and among the first gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm-and-blues and rock-and-roll audiences, later being referred to as Inchthe original soul sisterInch and Inchthe godmother of rock and rollInch. This live recording from 1960 had never been on vinyl, until now, a whole 57 years later. The set has plenty of variety, lots of sincere feeling, and high levels of musicianship from the unique performer. Highlights include InchHe's Got the Whole World In His Hands,Inch InchDidn't It Rain,Inch InchThe Gospel TrainInch and InchDown By the Riverside.Inch The album was remastered for vinyl from analog tape and pressed at Pallas Group in Germany. Album Tracks 1. Can't Sit Down 2. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 3. Vacation in the Sky 4. Didn't It Rain 5. Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down 6. Two Little Fishes, Five Loaves of Bread 7. The Gospel Train 1. Precious Lord 2. Down By the Riverside 3. Mansion in the Sky 4. Is Everybody Happy? 5. Peace in the Valley
