Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Gospel of Blues
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Track List: Gospel of Blues
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- My Man And IDownload & Buy
- This TrainDownload & Buy
- Sit DownDownload & Buy
- Trouble In MindDownload & Buy
- Shout, Sister, Shout!Download & Buy
- Rock MeDownload & Buy
- Nobody's Fault But MineDownload & Buy
- I Want A Tall Skinny PapaDownload & Buy
- God Don't Like ItDownload & Buy
- What Is The Soul Of Man?Download & Buy
- Singing In My SoulDownload & Buy
- Strange Things Happening EverydayDownload & Buy
- Two Little Fishes And Five Loaves Of BreadDownload & Buy
- JonahDownload & Buy
- Didn't It RainDownload & Buy
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- Down By The RiversideDownload & Buy
- Up Above My Head I Hear Music In The AirDownload & Buy
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Album Details: Gospel of Blues
- Release Date:
- 01/01/2003
- Label:
- Mca
- UPC:
- 602498001363
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Awesome CD
, July 3, 2004Reviewer: burymybody80 - See all burymybody80's reviews
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Pro Reviews: Gospel of Blues
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews With 18 Decca tracks from 1938-1948, this CD is not only a good survey of some of Tharpe's best work, but one of the best compilations of any sort to illustrate gospel's crossover into blues, RB, and secular music in general. Admittedly that's not the busiest cross-fertilization of popular music, but it's not one that's given much attention. And if you think you might not like this because Tharpe is sometimes described as a gospel artist, think again, for this is fine stuff on any terms, mixing the devotional exuberance of gospel with first-rate accompaniment blending blues, early RB, and at times some swing jazz. In truth, sometimes you won't think of this as gospel at all, such is its rhythmic verve, even on the half-dozen numbers with nothing but guitar in the backup. Some other tracks find her backed by the groups of Lucky Millinder and Sammy Price, and the jubilant "Shout, Sister, Shout" comes off as a missing link between gospel, jazz, blues, and the birth of rock roll. "Trouble in Mind," "This Train," "Down by the Riverside," and "Up Above My Head I Hear Music in the Air" are other highlights of a set with no shortage of them. - Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide |
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe Biography
Alongside Willie Mae Ford Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is widely acclaimed among the greatest Sanctified gospel singers of her generation; a flamboyant performer whose music often flirted with the blues and swing, she was also one of the most controv...Full Sister Rosetta Tharpe Biography
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Pros: awesomeness, lots of songs
Cons: none
hello. this CD met and exceded my expectations. i didn't really know anything by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, but i thought i'd like her. i was right. she's great. on at least 5 of the tracks, it's only her singing and playing guitar. that is great. there are a few tracks featuring a big band, and those are alright--they're pretty rockin' for the early/mid-40's. the rest of the tracks feature Tharpe's singing, guitar playing, and a small band (just piano, bass, and drums). in my opinion, that's the perfect setting for Tharpe. the music, as you might have guessed, is a combination of gospel, blues, and jazz. not too much of any of them. just a great combination. it almost gives me chills to listen to such a great singer/guitarist. that's all. ...