The Crowns of Glory Won't It Be Grand

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Format:  Vinyl LP
item number:  729SK
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Vinyl LP Details

  • Released: November 18, 2016
  • Originally Released: 2017
  • Label: Playback Records

Tracks on Disc 1:

  • 1.Ain't No Sunshine
  • 2.Christian
  • 3.Lord Hold Me In Your Arms
  • 4.I Don't Want To Do Wrong

Tracks on Disc 2:

  • 1.I Can't Thank Him Enough
  • 2.Worried Mind
  • 3.Jesus Is Coming To Gather His Own
  • 4.Won't It Be Grand

Product Description:

The late 1960s/early 70s brought about a change in presentation for many gospel groups. Producers and label heads recognized that the traditional sound of gospel needed to be updated to appeal to the younger market. The groups started to incorporate elements of soul and funk with arrangements influenced by the R&B records of the time. The Crowns Of Glory had a brief run at Peacock in the early 1970s. Consisting of three male and three female singers, they had a deep, yet funky, sound to their music. There are three dierent leads on these tracks, and Billy J. Shepherd is the stand out of the lot. This album is worth purchasing just for the two tracks that feature Billy J. Shepherd. Their take on the Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine" is fabulous, but "Worried Mind" will blow your mind. The interaction between the lead, the harmonies, and the instrumentation makes this cut soul perfection. "Christian", led by Debra Body is in the traditional gospel form, but the rhythm section brings it into a more soulful territory. She also does a fine job on Gladys Knight's "I Don't Want To Do Wrong" and the title track. "Lord Hold Me In Your Arms" is the first of three appearances of Len Martin as lead. His high tenor allows him to go from a Curtis Mayfield falsetto down to a Rance Allen-type growl. Track Listing: 1. Ain't No Sunshine 2. Christian 3. Lord Hold Me In Your Arms 4. I Don't Want To Do Wrong 5. I Can't Thank Him Enough 6. Worried Mind 7. Jesus Is Coming To Gather His Own 8. Won't It Be Grand

Product Info

  • UPC: 639857430311
  • Shipping Weight: 0.50/lbs (approx)
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