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This 1970 records the shape note singing convention in Houston, Mississippi. As is the tradition with shape note signing, songs are first sung using notes Inchfa-so-la-mi,Inch then with lyrics. Each voice part is equally balanced, consequently submerging the tune because all parts (except bass) are sung by both men and women. Liner notes compiled by Amelia Ramsey include a history of shape note singing and background on each song. An illustrated essay by Frederic Ramsey Jr.. provides more information on the Mississippi community. Album Tracks 1. Liverpool 2. Delight 3. Schenectady 4. Bear Creek 5. Harmony 6. World Unknown 7. Stratfield 8. Arbacoochee 9. Save, Lord, or We Perish 10. Soar Away 11. Cusseta 12. Traveling on 13. Fillmore 14. Gospel Trumpet 15. Providence 16. Florida 17. Columbiana 18. Happy Home 19. Southwell 20. Concord 21. Rees 22. New Hope 23. The Resurrection Day 24. Idumea 25. Mear 26. My Brightest Days - My Brightest Day 1. New Jordan 2. Alabama 3. Morning Sun 4. Exhortation 5. Sinners Friend 6. Coston 7. Georgia 8. Cheves 9. Invitation 10. Eternal Home 11. Green Street 12. The Spirit Shall Return 13. Christian Soldier 14. The Good Old Way / Cowper (Medley) 15. Christmas Anthem 16. Jerusalem 17. Exhilaration 18. Canaan's Land 19. Sweet Rivers 20. Easter Anthem 21. Notes Almost Divine 22. Manchester 23. O Come Away 24. Murillo's Lesson 25. Calvary 26. Nashville
