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A much-needed look at an under-exposed side of the legendary Chess Records – the label's incredible run of gospel records, most of which were every bit as great as their Chicago soul sessions! This package is the first to really dig into that rich history – and has a wonderful focus on the grittier, funkier, groovier side of the label's catalog – served up here in a mix of rare album tracks, from records that have never been reissued – plus more stunners from funky 45s, most of which have been overlooked by soul collectors over the years. And yes, there's a spiritual message to these tracks, but it's often delivered with a very secular style – both in the vocals and instrumentation – as you'll hear on "Lord Keep Me Day By Day" by The Gospel Six, "Trying To Get Ready" by The Violinaires, "Soon I Will Be Done" by East St Louis Gospelettes, "Please Lord" by The Messiahs Of Glory, "Crying Pity & A Shame" by Salem Travelers, "It's So Good To Be Alive" by The William Singers, "Troubles" by Estella Burke, "The Whole World Is Watching" by Charlie Brown, "Same Old Bag" by Stevie Hawkins, and "Bless Me" by The Inspirational Singers.
CONDITION: NEW
TRACK LISTING
A1 –The Salem Travelers Crying Pity And A Shame
A2 –The William Singers It's So Good To Be Alive
A3 –The Gospel Classics You Need Faith
A4 –Charlie Brown* The Whole World Is Watching
A5 –The Soul Stirrers Don't You Worry
A6 –Stevie Hawkins (2) Same Old Bag
A7 –The Meditation Singers I've Done Wrong
A8 –Masonic Wonders Just To Behold His Face
B1 –The Violinaires Trying To Get Ready
B2 –The East St. Louis Gospelettes Soon I Will Be Done
B3 –The Meditations* It's Wrong To Fight
B4 –The Jordan Singers Lord Have Mercy
B5 –Gospel Six Lord Keep Me Day By Day
B6 –Gospel Hi-Lites One More Time
B7 –Martha Bass Since I've Been Born Again
B8 –The Harmonizing Four The Harvest Is Past
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