V/A - The Gospel Truth Complete Singles Collection
Three whole LPs containing the complete gospel singles from the legendary Memphis label! Lovingly remastered by Craft Recordings! Liner notes by Jared Boyd!
"Craft Recordings honors the music of The Gospel Truth Records, a subsidiary of Stax Records, with a complete collection of all 34 singles issued by the imprint between 1972 and 1974. The compilation features in-depth liner notes by Jared Boyd, a Memphis-based journalist and NPR radio host, who captured new interviews with Stax Records executive Al Bell, trailblazing gospel artist Rance Allen, and Mary Peak Patterson, who helped establish the label. The Gospel Truth stands as an essential part of Stax’s enduring legacy and marks a landmark moment in gospel music history."
TRACKLIST:
LP1
Side A:
The Rance Allen Group - Just My Imagination (Just My Salvation)
The Rance Allen Group - Up Above My Head
Terry Lynn Community Choir - His Love Will Always Be
Terry Lynn Community Choir - Consider Me
Reverend W. Bernard Avant Jr. and The St. James Gospel Choir - Don’t Let The Green Grass Fool You (Don’t Let The Devil Fool You)
Reverend W. Bernard Avant Jr. and The St. James Gospel Choir - God Is What You Let Him Be
Side B:
The Rance Allen Group - There’s Gonna Be A Showdown
The Rance Allen Group - That Will Be Good Enough For Me
Reverend Maceo Woods and The Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir - The Magnificent Sanctuary Band (Marching For The Man)
Reverend Maceo Woods and The Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir – Jesus Is Waiting
Charles May & Annette May Thomas – Keep My Baby Warm
Charles May & Annette May Thomas – Satisfied
LP2
Side A:
Joshie Joe Armstead – Ride Out The Storm
Joshie Joe Armstead – I Got The Vibes
The Rance Allen Group – I Got To Be Myself
The Rance Allen Group – Gonna Make It Alright
The 21st Century – Who’s Supposed To Be Raising Who
The 21st Century – If The Shoe Fits, Wear It
Side B:
The People’s Choir Of Operation Push, Reverend Marvin Yancy – I’m A Child Of The King
The People’s Choir Of Operation Push, Reverend Marvin Yancy – He Included Me
Jacqui Verdell – He’s Mine
Jacqui Verdell – We’re Gonna Have A Good Time
The Rance Allen Group – I Know A Man Who
The Rance Allen Group – Hot Line To Jesus
LP3
Side A:
Blue Aquarius – At The Feet Of The Master
Blue Aquarius – Know Him While You Can
Joshie Joe Armstead – Stumblin’ Blocks, Steppin’ Stones (What Took Me So Long)
Joshie Jo Armstead – Give A Little Loving
Side B:
Jimmy Jones – Do It Yourself
Jimmy Jones – If I Had A Hammer
The Rance Allen Group – Be True
The Rance Allen Group – We’re The Salt Of The Earth
Louise McCord – Reflections
Louise McCord – There’s No Need To Cry