Theinfluence of gospel music stretches far and wide, into soul, rock’n’roll and R&B, and can be found in recordings by everyone fromJames BrowntoBob DylanandThe Rolling Stones. Unsurprisingly, then,the best gospel songshave been recorded by artists from all musical persuasions – and the ...
he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. He began singing as a child and joined the Soul Stirrers before moving to a solo career where he scored a string of hit songs like "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Wonde...
Spanning jazz, country, hip-hop and soul music, the best gospel songs of all time prove that the spirit can move you, no matter your taste.
Dorsey had established The National Convention ofGospel Choirs and Choruses, an institution which continues to flourish today. By the time of his death in 1993, Dorsey had written over 800 songs, spanning the near century ofGospel Music'sexistence. Originally sung by large choirs, ...
Pillars of Faith by Gold City 45 17 votes The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter 1 Kirk Whalum A smooth album of contemporary gospel-jazz 46 15 votes Worth Fighting For Warren Barfield Filed under: Christian Music Gospel Albums Songs Music...
48. “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” by Thomas A. Dorsey A well-known gospel song that has been covered by many famous singers, this was one of the funeral songs performed at Martin Luther King, Jr.’s funeral. 49. “Can the Circle Be Unbroken” by The Carters ...
I’ve managed after much internal debate to limit myself to just four songs today. So take a stroll to the dining car, order your refreshment of choice, settle back in your seat and listen up! First, from 1965 with fellow Impressions Fred Cash and Sam Gooden, a marvel from the gentle...
“I don’t write any of my music, it’s more of a feeling-type thing,” he tellsBillboard. “Whatever songs you hear from me, if it makes you feel some type of way, you can automatically put two and two together, and that’s how I was feeling when I made the ...
I have always been drawn to and moved by the passion and conviction of the great gospel songs especially when performed by those with the talent and conviction to match the material, such asMahalia Jackson, Sister Rosetta Tharpeand all so many others.Sam Cooke, one of the greatest pop and...
Filed under: Christian Music Gospel Albums Songs Music Fact-checked by:Coley Reed 19 MORE LISTS The Best of Gospel Music The Best Gospel Songs Ever The Best Gospel Choirs The Best Gospel Singers and Groups The Best Southern Gospel Songs, Ranked The Best Urban Contemporary Gospel Groups/Artists...