The Blind Boys of Alabama - Down in New Orleans - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Whether they're singing a reverent, traditional hymn or an exultant, powerful gospel song, the legendary quartet known as 'The Blind Boys of Alabama' always bring a fresh take and profound meaning to everything they put their voices to. With such sincere and spirit-lifting gospel singing that reaches deep into your very soul, on this collection of their best works and biggest hits it's easy to see why these Boys are so highly regarded in the realms of gospel and religious music. Featuring traditional gospel favorites including 'Working on the Building', 'Satisfied with Jesus' and 'He's Sweet I Know'. Album Tracks 1. Have Faith 2. I Can See Everybody's Mother But I Can't See Mine 3. I've Been 'Buked and Scorned 4. Danny Boy 5. Waiting at the River 6. You'll Never Walk Alone 7. Coming Up Thru the Years 8. I Got a Home in That Rock 9. Take My Hand, Precious Lord 10. Oh, Lord (Fix It) 11. What He's Done for Me 12. Walk with Me 13. He's My Rock, Sword and Shield (Wait on Jesus) 14. This Friend Jesus 15. Old Time Religion 16. Just a Closer Walk with Thee 17. Deep River 18. My God Is Real (Yes, God Is Real) 19. You Got to Move

This special collection contains the finest original recordings of The Blind Boys of Mississippi, recorded throughout the late 1940s and 1950s and showcasing the outstanding lead singing of the legendary Archie Brownlee. This record truly represents the golden era of the noble gospel tradition with tracks including 'Where There's a Will', 'Let's Have Church' and 'Jesus Loves Me'. Album Tracks 1. All Over Me 2. I'm A-Rollin' 3. Jesus Loves Me 4. I'm Willing to Run 5. Oh, Why? 6. Where There's a Will 7. You Don't Know 8. I Never Heard a Man 9. In the Hands of the Lord 10. I'm a Soldier 11. Let's Have Church 12. My Robe Will Fit Me 13. Somebody's Mother 14. There's No Need to Cry 15. Don't Forget the Bridge

Hailed as Inchgospel titansInch by Rolling Stone, The Blind Boys of Alabama defied the considerable odds stacked against them in the segregated South, working their way up from singing for pocket change to performing for three different presidents over the course of an 80-year career that saw them break down racial barriers, soundtrack the Civil Rights movement, and help redefine modern gospel music forever. The five-time Grammy-winners' latest album, Echoes Of The South, draws it's name from the Birmingham radio program that hosted the group's very first professional performance back in 1944. Pairing traditional spirituals and long-lost gospel classics with vintage soul and R&B tunes, the collection is as moving as it is timeless, transcending genre and era to touch something deep and fundamental about the human condition. These are songs of love and friendship, joy and gratitude, faith and perseverance. Uplifting as they are, the recordings can feel bittersweet at times, too 91-year-old Jimmy Carter retired from performing following the sessions, while two longtime members, Paul Beasley and Benjamin Moore, Jr., have since passed away. Despite the losses, The Blind Boys of Alabama show no signs of slowing down.InchThe spirit of the Blind Boys isn't about what you can't do; it's about what you can do,Inch says singer Ricky McKinnie. InchAs long as we stay true to that, as long as we sing songs that touch the heart, this group will live on forever.Inch Album Tracks 1. Send It on Down 2. Work Until My Days Are Done 3. Friendship 4. You Can't Hurry God 5. Jesus You've Been Good to Me 6. The Last Time 7. Keep on Pushin' 8. Paul's Prayer 9. Wide River to Cross 10. Nothing But Love 11. Heaven Help Us All