testify!
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) and Mavis Staples (1939-), “Oh Happy Day” (E. Hawkins), live, Detroit (New Bethel Baptist Church), 1987
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lagniappe
random sights
other day, Chicago
Tommy Ellison & The Singing Stars, live, North Carolina (Raleigh), 1990
other day, Chicago (Columbus Park)
timeless
Rev. Edward W. Clayborn (1880-1978), “Jesus Is Sweeter Than Honey in the Comb,” 1927
Elder Sam Windham (guitar, voice), “Yes Lord,” live, New York, 1964
last night, Oak Park, Illinois
basement jukebox
The Fabulous Golden Wings (Toledo, Ohio), “I’ve Got a Friend,” 1972
this morning, Chicago (Columbus Park)
The Raymond Rasberry Singers, “Don’t Forget About Me,” 1963
other day, Lake Superior (Copper Harbor, Michigan)
The Gospel Warriors of Detroit, Michigan, “He’s Using Me,” 1983
General Assembly Apostolic Church, United Kingdom, live, 2025
other day, Oak Park, Illinois (Conservatory)
Albertina Walker (1929-2010), “Lord, Keep Me Day by Day” (E. Williams), live (Rev. James Cleveland’s Funeral/Homegoing Celebration), 1991
this morning, Oak Park, Illinois
Shirley Caesar (1938-), “It’s Alright, It’s Ok,” live, published 9/3/25