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Rating: - How Great Thou IS !!!
So many people have done the memorable and cherished music of the past, whether we call them traditionals, Christian, spirituals, or gospels, they signify a love for the a special genre of world music. What a surprise to listen to Andy Griffith sing with such strength, and rest assured, you may hear him in a total different light. If I didn't know these selections were done by Griffith, I would not have recognized him at all. He reminds me of a lighter side of George Beverly Shea, known as America's best loved gospel singer.

The favorites are here, from some of the most well-known gospel songs, Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, and The Old Rugged Cross. And if you haven't grown up listening to the gospels, or don't listen to the gospels, somewhere in your life you have heard these. And since I did not grow up listening to these, one memorable song for me was Soft and Tenderly and with a male take, Griffith, too, does it wonderful.

To accompany Griffith is a beautiful chorus of voices, and they harmonize on the upbeat We're Marching Up to Zion. Another fast and upbeat, song that you were sure to have heard is When the Saints Go Marching, its popularity increased when sung by Louis Armstrong. I especially like Shall We Gather at the River/Will The Circle Be Unbroken, the latter often sung by country artists.

I love to just sit and listen to the piano music, various instruments, the background vocals, and especially Andy Griffith who has shown me another side of his beloved self. I believe these gospels were recorded quite a long time ago. And rest assured you won't hear a peep out of Barney. For extended pleasure, try Alan Jackson' DVD Precious Memories-Live at the Ryman and with an accompanying CD. This is special!...Rizzo

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