“Gospel Time” by Ruth Brown - album review
features in: Album Chart of 1962 ● Album Chart of the Decade: 1960s |
Recorded in Nashville in June 1962, and first issued in September of that year. “Gospel Time” is really quite a remarkable change of direction from those bawdy 50s sides; let there be no doubt that Miss Rhythm’s got soul too. This is a controlled and passionate vocal performance – and the band offer a stylish backdrop, equally adept at rocking it up (“Satisfied”) as they are sympathetic with a southern soul tear jerker (“Just a Walk with Thee”). Everything appeals in a contemporary fashion – from the lightly honky-tonking in the pianos, to the warmth of the organ swirls, to the wonderful backing choirs. Ruth’s the star though – this is a feel-good album made out of love and she’s shining brightly…
The Jukebox Rebel
07–Apr–2012
Tracklist |
A1 | [02:41] Ruth Brown - Morning Train (Traditional) Soul |
A2 | [03:21] Ruth Brown - Will The Circle Be Broken (Ada R. Habershon, Charles H. Gabriel) Soul |
A3 | [03:19] Ruth Brown - Deep River (Traditional) Soul Ballad |
A4 | [02:36] Ruth Brown - He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands (Traditional) Soul |
A5 | [03:36] Ruth Brown - Milky White Way (Traditional) Soul Ballad |
A6 | [02:42] Ruth Brown - Satisfied (James E. Cason) Soul |
B1 | [02:22] Ruth Brown - I’ve Got Shoes (Traditional) Soul |
B2 | [04:34] Ruth Brown - Just A Closer Walk With Thee (Traditional) Soul Ballad |
B3 | [03:18] Ruth Brown - Peace In The Valley (Thomas A. Dorsey) Soul Ballad |
B4 | [02:50] Ruth Brown - Swing Low Sweet Chariot (Traditional) Soul Ballad |
B5 | [02:33] Ruth Brown - Walk With Me Lord (Liz Dargan) Soul |