Come on Children Let's Sing: Great Songs of Love and Faith

Product Description
Born in New Orleans, the home of blues and Dixieland music, Mahalia Jackson heard only sacred music at home. Further inspired by the music of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, Jackson was to become the greatest gospel singer ever. These two albums, originally released by Columbia in the early 1960s, feature Jackson backed by the Falls-Webb ensemble (on "Come On Children...") and the orchestra and chorus of Johnny Williams (on "Great Songs..."). In 1962, Mahalia Jackson was awarded a Grammy in the Sacred/Inspirational/Religious category for the "Great Songs Of Love And Faith" album.

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Average customer rating: New frontiers Pretty nice An odd pairing.

Come on Children Let's Sing: Great Songs of Love and Faith Mahalia Jackson Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000244F46 Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

1. Come on Children Let's Sing - Mahalia Jackson
2. If We Never Needed the Lord Before (We Sure Do Need Him Now) - Falls-Jones Ensemble, , Mahalia Jackson
3. Because His Name Is Jesus - Mahalia Jackson
4. You Must Be Born Again - Mahalia Jackson
5. Brown Baby - Mahalia Jackson
6. Christian's Testimony - Mahalia Jackson
7. Keep A-Movin' - Mahalia Jackson
8. Christian Duty - Mahalia Jackson
9. One Step (Toward the Lord) - Mahalia Jackson
10. Because - Mahalia Jackson,
11. Whither Thou Goest - Mahalia Jackson,
12. Trees - Mahalia Jackson,
13. My Task - Mahalia Jackson,
14. My Friend - Mahalia Jackson,
15. House I Live In (That's America to Me) - Mahalia Jackson,
16. Danny Boy - Mahalia Jackson,
17. Green Leaves of Summer - Mahalia Jackson, John Williams
18. I've Done My Work - Mahalia Jackson,
19. Rosary - Mahalia Jackson,
20. Crying in the Chapel - Mahalia Jackson,
21. Perfect Day - Mahalia Jackson,

Album Description

Born in New Orleans, the home of blues and Dixieland music, Mahalia Jackson heard only sacred music at home. Further inspired by the music of Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey, Jackson was to become the greatest gospel singer ever. These two albums, originally released by Columbia in the early 1960s, feature Jackson backed by the Falls-Webb ensemble (on "Come On Children...") and the orchestra and chorus of Johnny Williams (on "Great Songs..."). In 1962, Mahalia Jackson was awarded a Grammy in the Sacred/Inspirational/Religious category for the "Great Songs Of Love And Faith" album.

Customer Reviews:

New frontiers.......2004-11-11

I find no inconsistency with Mahalia's music whether with full orchestra or just the gospel backing. Her voice is magnificent in both albums. "Great Songs of Love and Faith" is well-done. She is in excellent voice. It is unfair to put Mahalia on a shelf and disregard the diversity of her recording efforts. No, this one is not gospel but, as the title indicates, it is faithful to her convictions. This album won an award (gold) at its time. Before her death, Mahalia planned to record the music of Israel and Hawaii also. Too bad she didn't live long enough. I love this CD and encourage anyone who loves this person to buy it and listen to great music. These are grand old favorites with the implicit Jacksonian touch.

Pretty nice.......2004-09-15

Yes, COME ON CHILDREN, LET'S SING is an awesome album alone. I would agree that the pairing with GREAT SONGS OF LOVE AND FAITH is weird, but I'm glad that they were included together. It proves to the listener that Mahalia Jackson could do more than just yell, scream, and holler, like many feel that she does. Mahalia could handle it all. So this pairing shows the 'churchy' side of Mahalia and the romantic, operatic side of Mahalia, which still remains Christian.

I'm not too fond of GREAT SONGS OF LOVE AND FAITH, but several of the selections really minister to me. Songs like "My Friend," "I've Done My Work," "That's America To Me," and "The Green Leaves of Summer" are, in my opinion, the four best songs on that album. When I hear Mahalia sing "My Friend," it brings tears to my eyes. Such a blessed, angelic voice! Mahalia doesn't sound uncomfortable on GREAT SONGS OF LOVE & FAITH- it's just a new sound that many haven't been introduced to!

An odd pairing........2004-05-26

The 1960 release of "Come On Children, Let's Sing" would be a 5-star rating by itself, since it is a Gospel recording true to Ms. Jackson's tradition. Songs like "One Step", "The Christian's Testimony" and Tom Dorsey's "If We Ever Needed The Lord Before" are landmarks of the Christian Faith. The style of Mahalia's singing here is consistant with her earlier recordings for Apollo Records and she is backed by her regular pianist Mildred Falls along with Willie Webb (Roberta Martin Singers) on organ and a righteous rhythm section of James Rainey (guitar), Aaron Bell (bass) and Osie Johnson (drums). But here's where the fun ends. "Songs of Love And Faith" is a typical left curve Columbia Records was famous for throwing. Although Mahalia tackles the god-awful material like a pro (eg. Dinah Washington, Billie Holliday), it is clear she is not comfortable with it. Why Collectibles didn't pair up "Great Gettin' Up Mornin'" or "Make A Joyful Noise" with the first album, is beyond belief.

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