Rev. Gary Davis - The King Of Gospel Blues (The Singles & Albums Collection 1935-62) Rev. Gary Davis
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The Rev. Gary Davis, known variously during
his career as Blind Gary, Gary Davis, Blind Gary
Davis and Rev. Gary Davis, was a unique figure
in the blues.
He was a guitarist, singer and songwriter, who
also played banjo and harmonica, born in
Laurens, South Carolina, in 1896, and who,
during his early career, was a leading exponent
of the Piedmont style of blues from that region.
He became an ordained minister, and moved to
New York, where he became involved in the
folk/blues revival of the 1950s and performed a
style of blues which focused on gospel and
faith themes, while still being authentic blues
music.
This 83-track 4-CD collection comprises
releases on 78s through to 1949 on the ARC,
Perfect, Conqueror, Melotone & Lenox labels,
along with the tracks from the albums from
1954 through to 1962, “The Singing Reverend”
on Stinson, “Harlem Street Spirituals” on
Riverside , “A Little More Faith” and “Say No To
The Devil” on Bluesville and “Pure Religion
And Bad Company” on 77 Records.
His virtuoso guitar technique was hugely
influential on later post-war blues musicians.
This collection bridges the two eras of his
career, so is a fine showcase for the breadth of
his talent and musical compass as a crucial
figure in the genre.
Track List
CD 1
1. CROSS AND EVIL WOMAN BLUES Blind Gary (Perfect 35-10-16) 1935
2. I'M THROWIN' UP MY HANDS (AIN'T GONNA WORK NO MORE) Blind Gary (Perfect 35-10-16) 1935
3. OH LORD, SEARCH MY HEART Blind Gary (ARC 35-10-33) 1935
4. YOU GOT TO GO DOWN Blind Gary (ARC 35-10-33) 1935
5. I AM THE TRUE VINE Blind Gary (Melotone 5-12-66) 1935
6. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD Blind Gary (Melotone 5-12-66) 1935
7. I BELONG TO THE BAND - HALLELUJAH! Blind Gary (Melotone 6-02-65) 1936
8. THE GREAT CHANGE IN ME Blind Gary (Melotone 6-02-65) 1936
9. I SAW THE LIGHT Blind Gary (Melotone 6-05-65) 1936
10. LORD, STAND BY ME Blind Gary (Melotone 6-05-65) 1936
11. HAVE MORE FAITH IN JESUS Blind Gary (Perfect 6-11-63) 1936
12. THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE TO ME Blind Gary (Perfect 6-11-63) 1936
13. TWELVE GATES TO THE CITY Blind Gary (Perfect 7-04-55) 1937
14. YOU CAN GO HOME Blind Gary (Perfect 7-04-55) 1937
15. I CAN'T BEAR MY BURDEN BY MYSELF Blind Gary (Lenox L-520) 1949
16. MEET ME AT THE STATION Blind Gary (Lenox L-520) 1949
17. WHEN THE TRAIN COMES ALONG Gary Davis & Sonny Terry 1954 (From “American Ballads & Dances” (Stinson SLPX12)
18. I CAN'T MAKE THE JOURNEY BY MYSELF Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp 1954
19. OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CITY (TWELVE GATES TO THE CITY) Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
20. JESUS MET THE WOMAN AT THE WELL Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
21. YOU GOT TO MOVE Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
22. MOTHERLESS CHILDREN Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
CD 2
1. BAD COMPANY BROUGHT ME HERE Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
2. SAY NO TO THE DEVIL Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
3. DEATH IS RIDING EVERY DAY Blind Gary Davis With Sonny Terry & His Mouth Harp
4. TWELVE STICKS RAG Rev. Gary Davis
5. BLOW, GABRIEL Rev. Gary Davis
6. TWELVE GATES TO THE CITY Rev. Gary Davis
7. SAMSON AND DELILAH Rev. Gary Davis
8. OH LORD, SEARCH MY HEART Rev. Gary Davis
9. GET RIGHT CHURCH Rev. Gary Davis
10. YOU GOT TO GO DOWN Rev. Gary Davis
11. KEEP YOUR LAMP TRIMMED AND BURNING Rev. Gary Davis
12. THERE WAS A TIME THAT I WAS BLIND Rev. Gary Davis
13. SAMSON AND DELILAH Reverend Gary Davis
14. LET US GET TOGETHER RIGHT DOWN HERE Reverend Gary Davis
15. I BELONG TO THE BAND Reverend Gary Davis
16. PURE RELIGION Reverend Gary Davis
17. GREAT CHANCE SINCE I BEEN BORN Reverend Gary Davis
18. DEATH DON'T HAVE NO MERCY Reverend Gary Davis
19. TWELVE GATES TO THE CITY Reverend Gary Davis
20. GOIN' TO SIT DOWN ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER Reverend Gary Davis
21. TRYIN' TO GET HOME Reverend Gary Davis
22. I AM THE LIGHT OF THIS WORLD Reverend Gary Davis
23. I GOT SOMEBODY ELSE Jazz Gillum (Bluebird 8816) 1941
CD 3
1. LO, I BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Reverend Gary Davis
2. LORD, I FEEL LIKE JUST GOIN' ON Reverend Gary Davis
3. YOU GOT TO MOVE Reverend Gary Davis
4. CRUCIFIXION Reverend Gary Davis
5. I'M GLAD I'M IN THAT NUMBER Reverend Gary Davis
6. THERE'S A TABLE SITTIN' IN HEAVEN Reverend Gary Davis
7. MOTHERLESS CHILDREN Reverend Gary Davis
8. THERE'S A BRIGHT SIDE SOMEWHERE Reverend Gary Davis
9. I'LL BE ALL RIGHT SOME DAY Reverend Gary Davis
10. YOU BETTER MIND Reverend Gary Davis
11. A LITTLE MORE FAITH Reverend Gary Davis
12. I'LL FLY AWAY Reverend Gary Davis
13. GOD'S GONNA SEPARATE Reverend Gary Davis
14. WHEN I DIE I'LL LIVE AGAIN Reverend Gary Davis
15. SAY NO TO THE DEVIL Reverend Gary Davis
16. TIME IS DRAWING NEAR Reverend Gary Davis
17. HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND Reverend Gary Davis
18. BAD COMPANY BROUGHT ME HERE Reverend Gary Davis
19. NO ONE CAN DO ME LIKE JESUS Reverend Gary Davis
CD 4
1. I DECIDED TO GO DOWN Reverend Gary Davis
2. LORD I LOOKED DOWN THE ROAD Reverend Gary Davis
3. LITTLE BITTY BABY Reverend Gary Davis
4. LOST BOY IN THE WILDERNESS Reverend Gary Davis
5. TRYING TO GET TO HEAVEN IN DUE TIME Reverend Gary Davis
6. PURE RELIGION Blind Gary Davis
7. MOUNTAIN JACK Blind Gary Davis
8. RIGHT NOW Blind Gary Davis
9. BUCK DANCE Blind Gary Davis
10. CANDY MAN Blind Gary Davis
11. DEVIL'S DREAM Blind Gary Davis
12. MOON GOES DOWN Blind Gary Davis
13. COCO BLUES Blind Gary Davis
14. RUNNIN' TO THE JUDGMENT Blind Gary Davis
15. HESITATION Blind Gary Davis
16. BAD COMPANY Blind Gary Davis
17. I DIDN'T WANT TO JOIN THE BAND Blind Gary Davis
18. EVENING SUN GOES DOWN Blind Gary Davis
19. SEVEN SISTERS Blind Gary Davis
20. MY HEART IS FIXED Blind Gary Davis
21. A LIE IS DANGEROUS Jazz Gillum (RCA22-0051) 1949
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