Jaspella Gospel Guide: Music: Pick of the Month: 2004/05

Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.

Isaiah 43:4

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May, 2004

Diamond Jubilation
The Dixie Hummingbirds
Rounder
Release Date: October 7, 2003
CD Length: 43'45"

The 75th anniversary album by the legendary gospel group that have big influences on other style of music such as rock, doo-wap, R&B, etc. Ira Tucker, the only remaining original member, and the members share the Gospel through their beautiful harmony in a variety of musical style powerfully backed by the band consisting of the famous secular rock musicians such as Dr. John, Garth Hudson (of the Band), and Larry Campbell who also produced the album.
The album starts with "God's Radar" which has some Zydeco taste while "Too Many Troubles" is a typical blues. The songs written by Buddy & Julie Miller, Dorothy Love Coates, and Bob Dylan are also featured on this album as well as some traditional tunes such as "Nobody's Fault" and "Rasslin' Jacob".

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Track Listing:

God's Radar
He Watches Out for You and Me
Too Many Troubles
Someday
When I Found Jesus Christ
When I Go Away
I've Been Born Again
City of Gold
Nobody's Fault
I Bid You Goodnight
Rasslin' Jacob

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