Blind Gary Davis - Harlem Street Singer
Written-By, Vocals, Guitar – Rev. Gary Davis
1 LP, Replica Tip-on Jacket, Obi Strip
Original analog Master Tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record Color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12’’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press: Quality Record Pressings
Label : The Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds
Original Label : Prestige
Recorded May 15 & 17, 1961 at Studio Contemporary Records Studio, Los Angeles, CA
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder
Producer by Kenneth S. Goldstein
Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab at Blue Heaven Studios!
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in November 2024
Tracks :
Side A
- Samson And Delilah
- Let Us Get Together Right Down Here
- I Belong To The Band
- Pure Religion
- Great Change Since I Been Born
- Death Don’t Have No Mercy
Side B
- Twelve Gates To The City
- Goin’ To Sit Down On The Banks Of The River
- Tryin’ To Get Home
- Lo, I Be With You Always
- I Am The Light Of This World
- Lord, I Feel Just Like Goin’ On
Reviews :
“Recorded during a three hour session on August 24, 1960, Gary Davis laid down 12 of his most impassioned spirituals for Harlem Street Singer. Starting off the session with a version of Blind Willie Johnson's "If I Had My Way I'd Tear That Building Down," here renamed "Samson and Delilah," Davis is in fine form. His vocals are as expressive as Ray Charles' while similar in richness to Richie Havens' work. Harlem Street Singer features his inspired country blues fingerpicking as well. Many moods color the selections, from the gentle "I Belong to the Band" to the mournful "Death Don't Have No Mercy," only to be followed by the joyous shouting of "Goin' to Sit Down on the Banks of the River." Overall, the collection is well worth the purchase and should be considered essential listening for fans of country blues or gospel." AllMusic Review by Matt Fink
Ratings :
Discogs : 4.73 / 5 , AllMusic : 4.5 / 5