Ethel Waters, vocals ; with orchestral or piano accompaniment. Tracks 1-12 recorded in New York City, Aug. 18, 1939-April 16, 1946; remaining tracks recorded in 1947 and 1955, locations not given. Compilation of previously released material. Compact disc. Program and biographical notes by Roy Oakshott (10 pages : illustrations) inserted in container.
Contents:
Partners with God (2:56). Old man Harlem (2:53) -- Taking a chance on love (3:07) -- Cabin in the sky (3:18) -- Love turned the light out (2:54) -- Honey in the honeycomb (2:49) -- Dinah (2:45) -- Man wanted (3:04) -- Honey in a hurry (2:55) -- Am I blue (2:47) -- I shoulda quit when I was ahead (2:44) -- You took my man (2:48) -- Paper moon (2:14) -- Happiness is a thing called Joe (3:08) -- Can't help lovin' that man (2:29) -- Summertime (3:03) -- St. Louis blues (2:20) -- Suppertime (3:14) -- Trav'lin' all alone (2:53) -- A hundred years from today (2:58) -- Sometimes I feel like a motherless child (3:12) -- Little black boy (3:15) -- The crucifixion (3:10) -- Throw the dirt (2:21) -- Memories of you (2:42) -- Partners with God (2:56).
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