Featuring Willie Mae Ford Smith, Thomas A. Dorsey, Delois Barrett Campbell, the Barrett Sisters, and the O'Neal Twins. Originally released as a motion picture in 1982. Booklet contains photos and essay by gospel music scholar Anthony Heilbut. Special features: newly-recorded director's commentary by George T. Nierenberg; photo gallery; individually indexed songs.
Contents:
CD. Canaan. Singing in my soul -- What manner of man -- When I've done my best -- Take my hand, precious Lord -- I'm His child -- He chose me -- (I ain't) No ways tired -- Jesus dropped the charges -- I'll never turn back -- The storm is passing over -- It's gonna rain -- He brought us -- Take my hand, precious Lord -- Canaan.
Summary:
A documentary that follows gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith from her home to jumping church services to emotionally galvanic singing convention. Also features Thomas A. Dorsey, her mentor and the man credited with inventing gospel music ; Delois Campbell Barrett and other gospel singers.
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