Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers

Ash Grove (Los Angeles, CA)

Jun 12, 1963 - 2nd Set

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Bessie Jones and the Georgia Sea Island Singers concert at Ash Grove on Jun 12, 1963

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1 Sunshine In My Soul 1:31
2 Swing Low, Chariot 1:29
3 Swing Low, Chariot 1:38
4 Take Me Back 1:30
5 Rattlesnake Story (Spoken) 2:35
6 Rollin' Under 2:03
7 Song Introduction 0:23
8 I'm So Glad 2:42
9 I Want Jesus 4:04
10 All My Sins 3:01
11 Handwriting On The Wall 4:11
12 One Morning Soon 1:52
13 Ain't Gonna Be Here Long 1:28

Bessie Jones - vocals, percussion
Big John Davis - vocals, percussion
Henry Morrison - vocals, percussion
Emma Ramsay - vocals, percussion
Mable Hillary - vocals, percussion

This astonishing and rare live recording of folk/gospel/blues icon Bessie Jones, made with her acclaimed vocal group, the Georgia Sea Singers, is truly an American treasure. Jones, who was discovered in 1959 by legendary archivist Alan Lomax, remained unknown until she and the Singers made a trip to New York City in 1961, where they were warmly embraced by the growing folk and acoustic blues movement.