AVID Roots continues with its Classic Roots Albums series with a re-mastered 2CD compilation set featuring great artists interpreting classic gospel songs entitled Sings Gospel, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details. Our Five album set features recordings by the following artists:- “Elvis Presley: His Hand In Mine”; “Jim Reeves: God Be With You”; “The Jordanaires: Peace In The Valley”; “Pat Boone: He Leadeth Me” and “Nat King Cole: Every Time I Feel The Spirit” The man upstairs moves in mysterious ways! Our collection of great artists interpreting classic gospel songs has brought together some unlikely bedfellows. Who would have thought they would see the mighty King of rock n roll alongside the guy considered to be the “uncoolest” fellow in the music business? But nevertheless here they are together sharing grooves for the Lord. Elvis and Pat Boone! Some would argue that this was the beginning of the decline for the King following his seismic explosion into the rock n roll firmament. The army and the films were to follow but what is indisputable is what an absolutely wonderful voice he had and these gospel songs certainly bought out the best in that voice. Order is somewhat restored as we have also included Elvis’s buddies The Jordanaires with their “Peace In The Valley” set of vintage harmonising. We complete the set by featuring two very different artists, one from the world of country and the other from the world of jazz, Jim Reeves and Nat King Cole. Both with the God given voices to interpret these wonderful songs, their albums could be seen as payback time for receiving that wonderful gift of song. Check out:- Jim Reeves (AMSC1294); Nat King Cole (AMSC1303 & 569); Elvis Presley (AMSC931, 1257 & 1299).
CD1 1-12: ‘Elvis Presley: His Hand In Mine’ 1. His Hand In Mine 2. I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs 3. In My Father’s House (Are Many Mansions) 4. Milky White Way 5. Known Only To Him 6. I Believe In The Man In The Sky 7. Joshua Fit The Battle 8. Jesus Knows What I Need 9. Swing Down Sweet Chariot 10. Mansion Over The Hilltop 11. If We Never Meet Again 12. Working On The Building 13-24: ‘Jim Reeves: God Be With You’ 13. How Long Has It Been 14. A Beautiful Life 15. Teach Me How To Pray 16. In The Garden 17. The Flowers, The Sunset, The Trees 18. It Is No Secret 19. The Padre Of Old San Antone 20. Precious Memories 21. Suppertime 22. Whispering Hope 23. An Evening Prayer 24. God Be With You 25-30: ‘The Jordanaires: Peace In The Valley’ 25. (There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) 26. Noah 27. The Church In The Wildwood 28. Swing Down Sweet Chariot 29. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 30. Search Me Lord
CD2 1-6: ‘The Jordanaires: Peace In The Valley’ 1. Joshua Fit The Battle of Jericho 2. Rock My Soul In The Bosom Of Abraham 3. Roll On Jordan 4. Now Didn’t It Rain 5. Now Lead Me To That Rock 6. Dig A Little Deeper 7-18: ‘Pat Boone: He Leadeth Me’ 7. He Leadeth Me 8. I Am Thine, Oh Lord 9. Blessed Assurance 10. Take The Name Of Jesus With You 11. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 12. Nearer My God To Thee 13. Rock Of Ages 14. Let The Lower Lights Be Burning 15. I Love To Tell The Story 16. God Will Take Care Of You 17. Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead Us 18. God Be With You Till We Meet Again 19-30: ‘Nat King Cole: Every Time I Feel The Spirit’ 19. Every Time I Feel The Spirit 20. I Want To Be Ready 21. Sweet Hour Of Prayer 22. Ain’t Gonna Study War No More 23. I Found The Answer 24. Standin’ In The Need Of Prayer 25. Oh, Mary, Don’t You Weep 26. Go Down, Moses 27. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen 28. In The Sweet By And By 29. I Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray 30. Steal Away
