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Lonzo Knowles of Chicago, Ill: We Ain't Nothing Without God, pt. 1 & 2
Spellbinding music from Lonzo Knowles of Chicago, IL. Thanks to Kevin Nutt for the A/V, who I believe received it from Peter Batchelor. I do not own a copy of this 45 & have no further information to offer about Mr. Knowles. If you are in a position to fix either or both of these circumstances, please be in touch.
Those who enjoy this song may also want to check out Bro. James Lide’s “Call God in Glory," which to me seems to come from a somewhat similar place: ua-cam.com/video/J0ZqApr9_GU/v-deo.html
Those who enjoy this song may also want to check out Bro. James Lide’s “Call God in Glory," which to me seems to come from a somewhat similar place: ua-cam.com/video/J0ZqApr9_GU/v-deo.html
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Spiritual Kings: I Want Two Wings
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A longtime favorite that I saw years ago, couldn’t afford, & grabbed the audio & label pic in the hopes of finding a less expensive copy later on. That day has yet to come, but at least the music can be shared. I don’t know any details about the Spiritual Kings, who seem to have been from in or near Cleveland Ohio, but am thankfully very familiar with how it feels to be swept away by this soari...
Howard Tucker: Shout Together
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I know very little about Howard Tucker. Presumably this uplifting 45 was issued on his own label. Produced by Harrison Smith, who if discogs is to be believed also had a hand in the Echoes of Zion's moving 78, Atlanta's Tragic Monday.
Preston Guilbeau & The Playboys: Opelousas Zydeco
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Vibrant, old-school zydeco from Preston Guilbeau(x) (~1928-2001) & The Playboys. Hear also Booze & Women Blues (the other side of this outstanding 45) elsewhere on this channel. If any other recordings of this group exist, please do let me know.
The Superstars: My Life is Too Important (w/ Rev. Charles Ray Moncriffe Sr. & Rev. Charlie Jackson)
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Even taking into consideration the small pressing quantities & strictly local / grassroots distribution of many gospel 45s, it was still quite a surprise that a seemingly previously "unknown" record with Rev. Charlie Jackson, a renowned singer & guitarist who cut a string of remarkable 45s on Booker Records out of New Orleans & his own Jackson Records imprint, surfaced a few years ago. The Supe...
Rocking Sam & Four Piece Band: Good Rocking Sam Boogy
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G R S = Good Rocking Sam, born Herbert Sam c.1924 & active in the Houston zydeco scene for many years. Hear the other side of this hot 45 elsewhere on this channel. As mentioned there, I am curious if that may be Harold "Frenchy" Joseph on drums & if there are other releases on what I assume is Mr. Sam's private label? The condition of this 7" makes it clear that it has seen a lot of play over ...
Artee L. Philyaw: Long Journey to the Promised Land
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A transfixing & beautiful song by Artee L. Philyaw (?-2008). From his obituary: “He was known as ‘Mr. Gospel Explosion’ on KIOU radio for many years. His singing career began at 5 years old & later became the leader of a Gospel group called the Echoes of Zion. He made several recordings & later CDs. Mr. Philyaw was known as an entrepreneur & had one of the first Black successful businesses call...
The Sand Mountain Playboys: Wild Bill
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Hot, somewhat Middle Eastern tinged bluegrass recorded c.1961. It took 6 composers to wrangle together Wild Bill, including Marvin Downer, who went on to lead the Bluegrass Four. I would be interested to learn about other recordings in this vein from that time period, if anyone has any tips.
The Voices of Harmony: A Little Misusing
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Another beauty by the Voices of Harmony, an especially fine group from the Baton Rouge area who first came to my attention since they often played on programs with Rev. Charlie Jackson. They recorded at least two outstanding 45s for the Herald Records / Herald Recording Studio custom label (& are not to be confused with Voices of Harmony groups from elsewhere, despite what is currently shown on...
Rubye Shelton & Sister Orr: The Hypocrite
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Rubye Shelton (vocal) & Sister Orr (drums) seem to have been from Detroit or thereabouts & their music has echoes of the street corner / storefront gospel tradition. The Hypocrite is an impassioned song that calls out gossipers with flow & earthy humor. "'Have you heard about Sister Sally?' Tell that hypocrite to put his garbage in the alley!" Some years ago this song was posted on UA-cam with ...
Monroe "Guy" Jackson: Lonesome Home Blues
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Monroe "Guy" Jackson (c.1904-1989) was a blues musician from north Mississippi who seems to have played mostly in & around that vicinity, though he apparently made a trip to NYC to play at Lincoln Center in 1985. In a preview for the NY Times, Robert Palmer wrote that Jackson was 77 years old at the time & “grew up in the northern Mississippi hill country, which nurtured a blues culture much di...
Bro. Thomas Congo Christians: No Weeping and None Like Thee
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Unfortunately I know very little about Bro. Thomas Congo Christians. Another v/a 7" EP on Air has a song credited to Sister Lee Congo Christians, "Dark in Sin," which is also a stunner: beautiful lilting acoustic guitar & exquisite (multi-generational?) singing. Hear it elsewhere on youtube. I would certainly be grateful if anyone could provide more information about &/or songs by these deeply ...
Willard Artis "Blind Pete" Burrell: I'll Fly Away
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Willard Artis “Blind Pete” Burrell (1936-2015) has a slim but spellbinding discography: 4 beautiful spirituals recorded at his home in Bogalusa, Louisiana, c.1969 by David Evans. 3 of these songs are on the all-time great Sorrow Come Pass Me Around comp (reissued on Dust-to-Digital). The other tune, a stunning version of I’ll Fly Away heard here, is on the Roosevelt Holts & Friends LP on Arhool...
The Voices of Harmony: Since the Grace of God
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The Voices of Harmony were an especially fine group from the Baton Rouge area who first came to my attention since they often played on programs with Rev. Charlie Jackson. They recorded at least two outstanding 45s for the Herald Records / Herald Recording Studio custom label (& are not to be confused with Voices of Harmony groups from elsewhere, despite what is currently shown on discogs). Wil...
(Good) Rocking Sam & Four Piece Band: You're Loving Another Man
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G R S = Good Rocking Sam, born Herbert Sam c.1924. Active in the Houston zydeco scene for many years, his group also cut an unbelievably hot live recording, "They Call Me Good Rockin'," heard on Zydeco Vol. 1: The Early Years (Arhoolie). It features Harold "Frenchy" Joseph on drums, "a wild character with an extraordinary powerhouse style." (McCormick/Oliver, The Blues Come to Texas) I wonder i...
Ike Gordon with Caravan No. 2 of Zachary & Melvin Beverly: So Soon I'll Be at Home
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Ike Gordon with Caravan No. 2 of Zachary & Melvin Beverly: So Soon I'll Be at Home
Dudley Alexander & Washboard Band: Baby Please Don't Go (early zydeco)
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Dudley Alexander & Washboard Band: Baby Please Don't Go (early zydeco)
Margie L. Drake (aka Sis. Margie Poole) with Caravan No. 2 of Zachary & Melvin Beverly: Let it Be
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Margie L. Drake (aka Sis. Margie Poole) with Caravan No. 2 of Zachary & Melvin Beverly: Let it Be
Cleo Page with Ernest Johns: A Long, Long Time
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Cleo Page with Ernest Johns: A Long, Long Time
Russell Lee and the Southern Wonders: Fire and the Holy Ghost (Herald Recording Studio)
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Russell Lee and the Southern Wonders: Fire and the Holy Ghost (Herald Recording Studio)
Preston Guilbeau & The Playboys: Booze & Women Blues
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Preston Guilbeau & The Playboys: Booze & Women Blues
Rev. David Lee Slack (?) expanded, Elder Utah Smith related, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's collection
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Rev. David Lee Slack (?) expanded, Elder Utah Smith related, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's collection
unknown group: You Can't Make Me Doubt Him, from the Rev. Charlie Jackson collection
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unknown group: You Can't Make Me Doubt Him, from the Rev. Charlie Jackson collection
unknown group: Take the Lord Along With You, from the Rev. Charlie Jackson collection
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unknown group: Take the Lord Along With You, from the Rev. Charlie Jackson collection
Pastor J.R. Jones: This Joy I Have, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's 1992 anniversary service
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Pastor J.R. Jones: This Joy I Have, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's 1992 anniversary service
Earl Freeman & Chris Amberger at Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, 1990
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Earl Freeman & Chris Amberger at Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, 1990
Pastor J.R. Jones: Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's 1992 anniversary service
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Pastor J.R. Jones: Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior, from Rev. Charlie Jackson's 1992 anniversary service
Hasaan Dawkins & Earl Freeman at Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, 1990
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Hasaan Dawkins & Earl Freeman at Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, 1990
Earl Freeman reciting poetry, Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, CA, 1990
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Earl Freeman reciting poetry, Koncepts Cultural Gallery, Oakland, CA, 1990