Bibliograph

The gospel of the blues, Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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The gospel of the blues, Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Language

eng

Form of composition

multiple forms

Format of music

not applicable

Main title

The gospel of the blues

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

53308298

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Compilation of previously released material recorded 1938 to 1947

Responsibility statement

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Summary

Tharpe's recordings in blues music were always considered treasures because she brought a fresh, vibrant, and gospel sound to the genre. A few of the notable cuts include This Train; I Want a Tall Skinny Papa; and Strange Things Happen Everyday

Table Of Contents

My man and I -- This train -- Sit down -- Trouble in mind ; Shout, sister, shout! ; Rock me (with Lucky Millinder & his orchestra) -- Nobody's fault but mine -- I want a tall skinny papa (with Lucky Millinder & his orchestra) -- God don't like it -- What is the soul of man? -- Singing in my soul ; Strange things happening everyday ; Two little fishes and five loaves of bread ; Jonah (with Sammy Price Trio) -- Didn't it rain (with Marie Knight, Sammy Price Trio) -- The natural facts (with Sammy Price Trio) -- Down by the riverside (with Sammy Price Trio, Dependable Boys) -- Up above my head I hear music in the air (with Marie Knight, Sammy Price Trio)

Transposition and arrangement

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