Harlem Street Singer [Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series]

by Blind Gary Davis, Rev. Gary Davis

Overview

Recorded during a three hour session on August 24, 1960, Gary Davis laid down 12 of his most impassioned spirituals for Harlem Street Singer. Starting off the session with a version of Blind Willie Johnson's "If I Had My Way I'd Tear That Building Down," here renamed "Samson and Delilah," Davis is in fine form. His vocals are as expressive as Ray Charles' while similar in richness to Richie Havens' work. Harlem Street Singer features his inspired country blues fingerpicking as well. Many moods color the selections, from the gentle "I Belong to the Band" to the mournful "Death Don't Have No Mercy," only to be followed by the joyous shouting of "Goin' to Sit Down on the Banks of the River." Overall, the collection is well worth the purchase and should be considered essential listening for fans of country blues or gospel. ~ Matt Fink

Product Details

Release Date:	11/15/2024
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072579095

Tracks

1. Samson And Delilah [Remastered 2024]
2. Let Us Get Together Right Down Here [Remastered 2024]
3. I Belong To The Band [Remastered 2024]
4. Pure Religion [Remastered 2024]
5. Great Change Since I Been Born [Remastered 2024]
6. Death Don't Have No Mercy [Remastered 2024]
7. Twelve Gates To The City [Remastered 2024]
8. Goin' To Sit Down On The Banks Of The River [Remastered 2024]
9. Tryin' To Get Home [Remastered 2024]
10. Lo I Be With You Always [Remastered 2024]
11. I Am The Light Of This World [Remastered 2024]
12. Lord I Feel Just Like Goin' On [Remastered 2024]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Blind Gary Davis   Primary Artist
Rev. Gary Davis   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar
Gary Davis   Harmonica,Vocals

Technical Credits

Kenneth S. Goldstein   Producer,Recording Producer
Rudy Van Gelder   Recording,Engineer
Traditional   Composer
Esmond Edwards   Design
Gary Davis   Engineer,Composer,Arranger
Matthew Lutthans   Mastering Engineer
Phil DeLancie   Digital Remastering
Rev. Gary Davis   Performer,Composer
Lawrence Cohn   Liner Notes