Showing posts with label golden era gospel christmas songs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label golden era gospel christmas songs. Show all posts
Friday, December 17, 2010
Tune in to Gospel Memories this Saturday to hear some Golden Era Gospel Christmas tunes
My meager list of Golden Era Gospel Christmas songs is nothing compared to what Bob Marovich has in store for you this Saturday on Gospel Memories. Bob is dedicating his entire 1 hour show on December 18th to Christmas Music that you've probably never heard before. If your ears are itching to hear some Christmas music with that Golden Era beat, tune in Saturday morning at wluw.org from 10-11am CT and give the show a listen. Don't forget to give Bob a call during the program. Or if you miss it, don't forget that you can download the broadcast 1-2 days after the original broadcast.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Christmas Music, Golden Era style
By: Joseph Middleton
A fellow gospel music historian lamented about the homogeneity among radio stations today when it comes to chosing Christmas songs. As he put it, "If I hear "Grandma got run over.." one more time, I'm going to run over grandpa". Unfortunately, it sounds like grandpa will have to brace for impact!
Many of you are probably looking to alternatives to the Christmas songs being played over and over all month long. "Silent Night" by the Temptations is wonderful, but you grow tired of it after hearing it for the 3,693rd time! So, here are a few Golden Era Gospel Christmas Songs and albums to add to your listening rotation this season. I've provided links to songs and albums that are readily available for purchase. Some of these songs may be hard to find, but if you find them, you'll be pleased, no doubt.
1. "Behold That Star" by The Patterson Singers
2. "Away In a Manger" by The Galatians Singers
3. Album: Merry Christmas by James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir
Here's "Oh What a Pretty Little Baby" from that album.
4. Album: Christmas with the Famous Ward Singers.
Here's "Prince of Peace" from that album.
5. "The First Noel" by The Davis Sisters
6. "Christmas in Heaven" by Claude Jeter
7. "God Rest Ye Weary Gentlemen" by The Caravans
8. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by The Swan Silvertones
A fellow gospel music historian lamented about the homogeneity among radio stations today when it comes to chosing Christmas songs. As he put it, "If I hear "Grandma got run over.." one more time, I'm going to run over grandpa". Unfortunately, it sounds like grandpa will have to brace for impact!
Many of you are probably looking to alternatives to the Christmas songs being played over and over all month long. "Silent Night" by the Temptations is wonderful, but you grow tired of it after hearing it for the 3,693rd time! So, here are a few Golden Era Gospel Christmas Songs and albums to add to your listening rotation this season. I've provided links to songs and albums that are readily available for purchase. Some of these songs may be hard to find, but if you find them, you'll be pleased, no doubt.
1. "Behold That Star" by The Patterson Singers
2. "Away In a Manger" by The Galatians Singers
3. Album: Merry Christmas by James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir
Here's "Oh What a Pretty Little Baby" from that album.
4. Album: Christmas with the Famous Ward Singers.
Here's "Prince of Peace" from that album.
5. "The First Noel" by The Davis Sisters
6. "Christmas in Heaven" by Claude Jeter
7. "God Rest Ye Weary Gentlemen" by The Caravans
8. "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by The Swan Silvertones
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