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Description
Tharpe's groundbreaking innovation lay in her ability to fuse the sacred with the secular, infusing traditional gospel tunes with the rhythmic energy and rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll. Songs like "Strange Things Happening Every Day" and "Rock Me" showcased her dynamic style, blending spiritual lyrics with infectious rhythms and bluesy guitar licks. In doing so, she laid the foundation for the rock 'n' roll revolution that would follow, influencing iconic figures such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard.
TRACKS:
A1 Jericho A2 Can’t No Grave Hold My Body Down A3 I Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray A4 Two Little Fishes, Five Loaves Of Bread A5 Walk All Over God’s Heaven A6 99 1/2 Won’t Do A7 Twelve Gates
B1 Take My Hands Precious Lord B2 Joy In This Land B3 Just Keep Still B4 Precious Memories B5 Look In The Good Book Brother B6 Bless This House B7 Didn’t It Rain B8 Up Above My Head There’s Music In The Air
