This two cd set covers the sound of California gospel recordings during the latter part of the golden decade. Compiled by Per "Slim" Notini (STOCKHOLM SLIM on Magic Sam's West Side Soul release) this set features the efforts of BROTHER HENDERSON and his group of labels. Henderson started his musical life as BIG DUKE HENDERSON in the late 40's recording in a style similar to Wynonie Harris but converted in the 50's and ran these labels as well as running the All Gospel Record Shop and hosting radio programs on KGFJ (home of Magnificent Montague) and XERB (home to Wolfman Jack). The labels covered most of the styles popular in gospel music at the time from hard quartet styled groups through the earlier "jubilee" style to sermons, choirs and some wonderful down home sacred steel sounds from REV. LONNIE FARRIS. The recordings have a raw vitality with both live & studio productions released and some amazing instrumentation from ragged electric guitars to beautifully harmonized backround vocals.........
DISC 1
1. Jesus Is real- MIGHTY MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY
2. When I'm Gone- WORLD FAMOUS PILGRIM TRAVELERS
3. Sweet Home- SINGING CORINTHIANS
4. Lord Hold My Hand- SINGING CORINTHIANS
5. Hold Me In Your Arms- MIGHTY SONS OF JOY OF FT. WORTH TX.
6. A Closer Walk- BIG PAUL FOSTER'S L.A. GOLDEN CROWNS
7. Prayer Changes Things- SINGING CORINTHIANS
8. I Made Up My Mind- BROTHER HENDERSON'S SPIRITUAL LAMBS
9. Eleven Twenty Two Ninteen Sixty Three- BROTHER HENDERSON
10. Jacob's Ladder- VOCAL-AIRES OF BIRMINGHAM AL.
11. Shoes- SINGING CORINTHIANS
12. The Cross- SINGING CORINTHIANS
13. Lord You're So Good To Me- MELVIN BOYD & OHIO WONDER
14. I'm Living a Saved Life Now- LOS ANGELES ALL STARS
15. Peace In The Valley- PILGRIM TRAVELERS
16. Lot's Wife- Nu-LITE GOSPEL SINGERS
17. Just A Little More Faith- CHAMBERS BROTHERS
18. He's A Light- HELEN HENDERSON
19. You've Been So Good- NU-LITE GOSPEL SINGERS
20. What A Friend- JAMES WAFER
21. Pilgrim Of Sorow- JAMES WAFER
22. How Great Thou Art- LOS ANGELES ANGELS
23. Wandering Child- SINGING CORINTHIANS
24. Don't Put Off Today- SINGING CORINTHIANS
25. Keep On Keeping On- WATTS COMMUNITY CHOIR
26. He Ain't Heavy- WATTS COMMUNITY CHOIR
DISC 2
1. It's A Blessing- HAMPTON-AIRES OF MEMPHIS
2. Hide Me- SWEET SINGING CAVALIERS
3. Who Wouldn't Serve A God- HAMPTON-AIRES OF MEMPHIS
4. I Call On Jesus- SWEET SINGING CAVALIERS
5. Hold On- PAGE-ETTES OF SEASIDE CA.
6. God Is A Wonder- THOMAS HOUSLEY FAMILY OF OAKLAND
7. Stop Look & See- PRINCE DIXON
8. God's Own Set Time- SPIRITUAL FIVE OF SACRAMENTO
9. April 4th 1968- PRINCE DIXON
10. Why Should I Feel- FABULOUS OHIO WONDERS
11. Father I Stretch My Hands To Thee- REV W.E. JASPER OF LITTLE ROCK
12. I'm Going To Work- MELVIN BOYD & THE FABULOUS OHIO WONDERS
13. Vietnam- MADAME NELLIE ROBINSON
14. Jesus He's The One- PRINCE DIXON & SIS WALTER PAIGE
15. The Last Say- SIS WALTER PAIGE OF DENVER
16. Let Him Lead You- SWEET SINGING CAVALIERS
17. John- VICTORY FIVE OF SACRAMENTO
18. Keep On Fighting- PRINCE DIXON
19. Never Grow Old- LADY BIRD
20. Don't Have To Worry- GOSPEL TONES OF LAS VEGAS
21. Something Is Wrong- PRINCE DIXON
22. Lord God- GOSPEL REVELATORS OF SAN DIEGO
23. Prayer Is The Answer- GOSPEL REVELATORS OF SAN DIEGO
24. I Love The Lord- ANGELS OF JOY
25. I'm Going Through- REV WILLIE T SNEAD
26. I'm On My Way- GOSPEL REVELATORS OF SAN DIEGO
