timeless
Rev. Utah Smith (1906-1965, vocals, guitar), “God’s Mighty Hand,” rec. 1944 (New York)
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lagniappe
random sights
other day, Oak Park, Ill.
Mighty Clouds of Joy (feat. Joe Ligon [1936-2016]), “Steal Away,” “Golden Bells,” “Just Look for Me in Heaven,” live (TV Gospel Time), 1964
yesterday, Oak Park, Ill.
Dixie Hummingbirds (James Walker, lead; William Bobo, bass), “What a Friend,” 1960
basement jukebox
Rev. Butler & Religious Five, “Move These Things”
other night, outside Chicago
testify!
Pilgrim Jubilees, “Rich Man, Poor Man,” live, 2014
Soul Stirrers, “All Right Now” (feat. Julius Cheeks, Sam Cooke), 1954
Pilgrim Jubilees, “Three Trees,” live, Jackson, Miss., 2017
Land Boys, “Heaven Is My Goal,” live, Millry, Alabama, 2017
last night, Chicago
sounds of New Orleans
Wish my living room sounded like this.
Crown Seekers, “That’s Heaven to Me” (S. Cooke), live (rehearsal), New Orleans, 2010
other day, Chicago
sounds of Memphis
Lula Collins, “Jesus, You’ve Been Good,” Memphis, 1970s
yesterday, outside Chicago