Gospel Songs of Inspiration

Gospel Songs of Inspiration

Gospel Songs of Inspiration

ASIN: B0009X58DC

Track Listings
 
1. In the Shelter of My Arms
2. Day of Rejoicing []
3. Hide Thou Me []
4. My Heavenly Father []
5. I Know My Savior Is There []
6. When I Lay My Burdens Down []
7. I'll Wake Up on the Other Side []
8. Each Step I Take []
9. I Don't Mind My Journey []
10. Time Has Made a Change in Me []
11. On the Sunny Banks []
12. You'll Never Walk Alone []

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Songs of Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Songs of Inspiration -- Alabama
  • horsemomwv
  • alabama songs of inspiration
  • Alabama Gospel
  • I like it a lot
 Songs of Inspiration
Alabama
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ICLTEQ
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

  1. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
  2. In The Graden
  3. Amazing Grace
  4. How Great Thou Art
  5. I Need Thee
  6. Old Sheep
  7. Jesus Loves Me
  8. Silent Night
  9. I Am The Man Thomas
  10. Rock Of Ages
  11. In The Sweet By And By
  12. The Old Rugged Cross
  13. What Will I Leave Behind
  14. One Big Heaven
  15. Rain

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Though it's hard to doubt the faith or fault the selection on Alabama's first album of religious inspiration--and first release of new recordings in more than five years--the arrangements range from the heavenly to the syrupy. The best are the simplest and purest, showing why familiar hymns such as "In the Garden," "How Great Thou Art," "Rock of Ages," and "The Old Rugged Cross" have such staying power. Yet the swelling (synthesized?) strings on "Amazing Grace" and "Silent Night" overwhelm rather than enhance the grace of the material, and the children's chorus provided by granddaughters of Alabama's Teddy Gentry on "Jesus Loves Me" is a little cloying. The unvarnished vocals of guest Ralph Stanley highlight the banjo-and-fiddle-driven "I Am the Man Thomas," and gospel's the Isaacs provide ethereal harmonies on "I Need Thee." Lead singer Randy Owen offers two strong originals to close the album, the ecumenical celebration of "One Big Heaven" and the uptempo "Rain" that sounds most like the old Alabama. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Songs of Inspiration -- Alabama.......2007-05-12

I love this CD. Every song is beautiful and I have listened over and over.

5 out of 5 stars horsemomwv.......2007-05-10

This is a great CD. My father just passed away and we played some of the music at his funeral.

2 out of 5 stars alabama songs of inspiration.......2007-05-07

The group Alabama ha always been a favorite of mine. However, this CD
is not their best work. I was disappointd in it and expected much more than I heard. I think this is just not their genra.

5 out of 5 stars Alabama Gospel.......2007-05-06

This product is excellent if you appreciate gospel. Very moving. Product arrived quickly and was easy to track.

5 out of 5 stars I like it a lot.......2007-04-08

I really like the Alabama music a lot was aspiring to hear a country band producing that great music then the other kind that is out there is great to see this kind music be on the market!!!!!!!!!!!
Classic Double: Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Truly Classic
  • ANOTHER KEEPER
  • Outstanding
  • Keep up the good work
  • Daniel O'Donnell:Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
 Classic Double: Songs of Inspiration/I Believe
Daniel O'Donnell
Manufacturer: Dptv Media
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00011V87C
Release Date: 2004-01-20

Tracks:

  1. Footsteps
  2. Footsteps
  3. It Is No Secret
  4. You Needed Me
  5. I Saw The Light
  6. One Day At A Time
  7. My Forever Friend
  8. When I Had You
  9. What A Friend We Have In Jesus
  10. Why Me Lord
  11. The Old Rugged Cross
  12. Yes, I Really Love You
  13. How Great Thou Art
  14. This World Is Not My Home
  15. He Took Our Place
  16. Amazing Grace
  17. The Family Bible
  18. In The Garden
  19. Children's Band
  20. Standing Room Only

Tracks:

  1. Everything Is Beautiful
  2. I Believe
  3. Any Dream Will Do
  4. I Can See Clearly Now
  5. I Have A Dream
  6. The Greatest Love
  7. A Little Peace
  8. The Way Old Friends Do
  9. Rivers Of Babylon
  10. What A Wonderful World
  11. A Song For The World
  12. Even On Days When It Rained
  13. Beyond The Great Divide
  14. Our Special Absent Friends
  15. Love, Hope And Faith
  16. Desiderata

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Truly Classic.......2007-06-02

I bought this CD for my mother and she truly loves it. It is an excellent inspirational buy. She is even sharing it with her friends.

5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER KEEPER.......2007-03-13

This CD is also fantastic.. he just has a way with inspirational songs that makes them so meaningful..highly recommended...this is another that I listen to everyday while at work..

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2007-01-10

I love to listen to this man sing these beautiful songs. Highly recommend this.

5 out of 5 stars Keep up the good work.......2006-07-03

Love this. Music is awesome. I recommend to all. Lauren, New Jersey.

5 out of 5 stars Daniel O'Donnell:Songs of Inspiration/I Believe.......2006-03-19

If you like Daniel O'Donnell and you love Inspirational Music, this is a winner! This is a perfect combination.
Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • GREAT CD OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
  • Extra bonus CD
  • Spectacular!
  • Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration
  • Awesome!!! Great !!! You should buy this!!!RECOMMENDED!!
 Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration
Sandi Patty
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002RQ3DE
Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

  1. Crown Him With Many Crowns/ All Hail The Power
  2. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
  3. We Shall Behold Him
  4. It Is Well With My Soul
  5. My Jesus I Love Thee/ When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
  6. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  7. No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus
  8. God Bless America
  9. America The Beautiful
  10. The Star Spangled Banner
  11. Shout To The Lord
  12. Holy Ground
  13. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
  14. Blessed Assurance
  15. The Prayer
  16. Amazing Grace
  17. How Great Thou Art
  18. The Old Rugged Cross
  19. Precious Memories/ In The Garden/ Just A Closer Walk
  20. Softly And Tenderly/ I Surrender All
  21. Fairest Lord Jesus

Album Description

Sandi Patty is the most awarded and beloved female vocalist in all of Contemporary Christian Music, and now Time-Life is proud to release her new recording of her favorite spiritual and inspirational songs supported by a national TV campaign. Sandi Patty is a treasured artist with legions of loyal fans: since the early '80s she's earned 5 Grammy Awards, 39 Dove Awards, 3 Platinum and 5 Gold albums. But Hymns of Faith, Songs of Inspiration may well be her recording legacy—it's a stunning 2-CD, 22-track collection of timeless, traditional hymns, contemporary worship hits, inspirational classics and stirring patriotic anthems, featuring Patty's powerful, signature vocals backed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars GREAT CD OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC.......2007-07-04

I ordered this CD to get one song,"We Shall Behold Him",and was blown away by the two CD's. Sandi Patty has always been a favorite of mine but I have not heard many of the songs on these CD's. The old favorites are done with arrangements that give you goose bumps. And of course when I ordered this from Amazon I never knew I would get it so quickly. Thanks Amazon.

5 out of 5 stars Extra bonus CD.......2007-03-10

Contains two CDs, both are great.... I can't decide which is my favorite. This is the best of Sandy Patti singing great hymns I grew up on and a few newer tunes. You will not be disappointed in her song selections and, as always, her fabulous voice which touches your heart and soul.

5 out of 5 stars Spectacular!.......2006-12-11

Sandi's voice has never been better! It is so clear and warm and rich. Just lovely. And sincere. The songs chosen for this CD set are absolutely perfect. If you are a Sandi Patty fan, of course you will love this album. But even if you just enjoy a beautiful soprano voice and inspirational music, you can't go wrong with any of her CDs.

I just saw her Christmas concert the other night, and all I can say is "Wow!". She is even more incredible in person, if that's possible.

5 out of 5 stars Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration .......2006-08-25

I love Sandi Patty. As for the cd when I first got it. It wouldn't play after the first song. I have a cd repair kit and tried that. Now it works fine.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome!!! Great !!! You should buy this!!!RECOMMENDED!!.......2006-07-09

i always love Sandi Patty's songs it inspires me a lot to my walk with Jesus...i always admire here music .life and her passion to served God thru music and singing...ived been a fan of Sandi since my elementary days..and till this day...the old hymn the ived heard from my mom,coz she used to sing in the church..shes just like Sandi..high voice and operatic..for you guys up there who still into secular music turn your music into gospel music and let Gods power and miracle flow into your lives..i highly recommend this doudle Cd of Ms SANDI PATTY...God Bless!!!
Songs of Inspiration, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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  • Where's the feeling??
  • Great service, music is okay.
  • Alabama's Continues to "Inspire"
  • Great music and great soul
 Songs of Inspiration, Vol. 2
Alabama
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N60H1S
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

  1. I Am A Pilgrim
  2. Church In The Wildwood
  3. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
  4. If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
  5. Suppertime
  6. Down By The Riverside
  7. Precious Memories
  8. Lonesome Valley
  9. The Refrain Of John Dillon James
  10. Love Lifted Me
  11. When It Comes My Time
  12. One Life
  13. The Star Spangled Banner

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The second release of inspirational music from the country harmonizers mixes plenty of familiar, traditional spirituals with a few originals. The guitar-driven "I Am a Pilgrim" has the trademark lope of a Waylon Jennings arrangement, while more acoustic fare such as "Children in the Wildwood" and "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again" has a folkish purity. Alabama join forces with the Del McCoury Band for a revival of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and with Riders in the Sky for campfire cowboy harmonizing on "Love Lifted Me." The set-closing transformation of "The Star Spangled Banner" into a ballad with swirling strings extends the concept of inspirational music from the spiritual to the patriotic. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Classic Alabama.......2007-06-12

Alabama and gospel -- You've got to hear Randy Owens sing Will the Circle Be Unbroken with guest vocalists Del and Ron McCoury.

1 out of 5 stars Where's the feeling??.......2007-05-19

I have been an Alabama fan for years. This CD is a huge disappointment. Most songs seem to all have the same rhythm and there is a total absence of dynamics. There is no excitement to the songs and the voices sound tired. The accompaniment is thin, at best. Their adaptation of "Precious Memories" is a travesty-dull, dull, dull.

3 out of 5 stars Great service, music is okay........2007-05-15

I was a little disappointed when I heard this album. The songs are wonderful, but the arrangements are missing that great Alabama harmony.

3 out of 5 stars Alabama's Continues to "Inspire".......2007-04-10

Prime Cuts: If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again, One Life, When It Comes My Time to Leave

When "Songs of Inspiration" drops in at the pinnacle of the Billboard country album chart without even a radio single, Alabama continues to prove its viability as the bastion of country music. Five months after this successful jaunt, this second installment of the group's foray into inspirational favorites arrives. Recorded in the same session as the first volume, this set also finds lead singer Randy Owen in the producer seat. Further, a similar sonic semblance of gentler and acoustic-leaning underpinnings under gird this new disc. Hence, whether this new collection was initially planned or quickly garnered to capitalize on the success of the first volume remains debatable. Nevertheless, regardless of the album's sui genesis, thus far, "Vol. 2" has flared equally well coming in on the Billboard country album chart at no. 3, trailing only behind Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood.

However, the major departure for this set is the presence of more traditional country inspirational numbers relative to just re-workings of traditional hymns of the church. Best of which is the obscure "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again," an understated guitar-driven mid-tempo reflection of times passed. This is made even more poignant by the group's sibling-like harmonies in the chorus. "Suppertime," a track associated at times with Johnny Cash, also continues the theme of nostalgia that tethers on the maudlin. "The Refrain of John Dillon James," a bluesy rock story song with an arresting plot, which finds Owen delivering with guts and gall. Also, calling back to mind Alabama at their rocking best is their rowdy version of "Down by the Riverside," a 180 degree-overturn of Alison Krauss' famed dirge-like rendition.

Of the two newly penned songs, Teddy Gentry's "When It's My Time to Go" is a gorgeous ballad about a life well-lived (which includes "having Jesus at my side"). Equipped with some tasty steel guitars over a well-crafted melody that calls to mind their "A Better Word for Love," this is indeed a fine piece of art. "One Life," coming from the pens of Eric Todd and Buck Moore, is also a top notched ballad, this time recounting the significance of Christ's birth. A track that ought to be do well during Christmas time. However, the tiresome rendition of old hymns such as "Precious Memories" and "Love Lifted Me" create some yawning moments. While the workman-like rendition of "Church in the Wildwood" sounds more demo-like than a finished product. And pushing the envelope of "inspirational" is the string-laden version of "The Star Spangled Banner." More befitting to the tenor of this CD, more verses (especially the more overtly Christian verses) of this anthem should have been included.

This set is a tad of an improvement from the first volume especially with the inclusion of more propulsive material. However, at times the arrangement of some of these tracks can benefit from a more imaginative production. And with already two volumes of inspiration songs, let's hope that the saturation point is reached. As much as inspirational songs are welcomed, Alabama is still at their best with their original secular material. Let's hope RCA Records will greet us with a new Alabama country record in the near future.

5 out of 5 stars Great music and great soul.......2007-04-05

I have always been a big fan of the group Alabama, and this is my favorite record yet. If you liked Songs of Inspiration, you will love this effort. It has many more uptempo songs and is really striking in its variety, from stone country (When it Comes My Time to Go) , to a cowboy campfire ballad (Love Lifted Me), to Dixieland jazz (Down by the Riverside), and several other styles. Very clever and original takes on some classic, fast-moving, and quick-tempoed songs. I loved the first Songs of Inspiration, but this one is a lot more "fun" and flows better from beginning to end. The album is even more spiritual than the first and has a theme which will resonate with many- the fleeting nature of life on earth and the eternal joy we will have when we see our loved one again "on the other side."
Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • USMA Glee Club scores a real hit
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  • A real disappointment...
 Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration

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ASIN: B000ATQYVU
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

  1. Men Of Freedom
  2. The Longest Day
  3. Into The Fire
  4. Rise Up, O Men Of God
  5. On Great Lone Hills
  6. Lest We Forget
  7. Mansions Of The Lord (Interlude)
  8. Mansions Of The Lord
  9. Jerusalem
  10. Via Dolorosa
  11. Non Nobis
  12. The Star-Spangled Banner
  13. Take Me Home (With I Am A Soldier)
  14. America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)
  15. Men Of Freedom
  16. This Christmastide

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars bowersreview.......2007-01-04

Exceptional CD. Inspirational and motivational. Highy recommend this for anyone seeking great quality music.

5 out of 5 stars USMA Glee Club scores a real hit.......2006-11-14

This album is awe-inspiring. I bought the album after hearing an out take from "Men of Freedom", the tune is from an old Welsh battle song. You will recognize the tune if you saw Zulu Dawn with Michael Caine. Many of the other songs are equally powerful and mesmerizing. The only songs I didn't like were when the Glee club used guest soloists. They were less impressive and, in my opinion, took away from the strength of the group.

I liked the multiple verses sung from America, I wished they would have given the Star Spangled Banner the same treatment. The Mansions of the Lord is powerful and supremely reverent, as is Rise Up. I would dearly like to hear more from this talented group of soldiers.

5 out of 5 stars Reverent, Full of Love.......2006-09-26

When I saw and heard this music broadcast Veteran's Day on TBN and my friends serving in our Armed Forces in Iraq saw it broadcast on Armed Forces Network, I was so happy to find the stereo CD and companion Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DVD on Amazon. I cannot stop listening to it! The 60 minute musical program, reminiscent of the great concept albums of years ago, is one of the most reverent, intelligent and passionate portrayals of America's character ever produced. It contains many styles of choral music - all superbly performed by the world famous Cadet Glee Club of West Point arrayed in breathtaking formation on the altar of the massive 100 year old Cadet Chapel. There are richly textured vocal a capella songs such as "Rise Up O Men of God", "Manisons of the Lord", one of the most popular new hymns written, and "America (My Country `Tis of Thee)". Your buttons will burst with pride when you hear the brand new song "Men of Freedom" introduced by a single Cadet then followed by a cascade of additional voices building to a unified and thunderous declaration of defiant freedom in a style reminiscent of the great Welsh Male Choirs. Four songs highlight the power and majesty of the largest church organ in the world. You'll have to fight the urge to stand at attention when you hear and feel its power kick in on "Lest We Forget", "On Great Lone Hills", "Jerusalem" and "This Christmastide". The musical variety is further enhanced by the addition of brass and percussion for the rousing marches, "The Longest Day" and "Non Nobis". When was the last time you heard these two songs - one by world famous singer, songwriter and teen idol, Paul Anka and the other a medieval celebration of thanksgiving sung in Latin! The rich background vocals of the Cadet Glee Club musically frame two songs that underpin the message of this album - Bravery and Sacrifice. "Into the Fire" by NYPD's Daniel Rodriguez made me want to immediately rise up and rush to anyone's aid and when he holds that note at the end - wow! Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga's performance of the classic Christian hit, "Via Dolorosa", (one of the top 50 Christian songs of all time), is "The Passion of the Christ" embodied in a 5 minute song. You will alternate between tears and goose bumps. Her performance of the Spanish stanza will overwhelm you. Finally, Irish song writing master, Phil Coulter's wistful "Take Me Home" is accompanied by beautiful piano and guitar and introduced by a new poem entitled "I Am A Soldier" that is sobering reminder of the oath our soldiers swear to and the actions they are bound to take. God bless them!

A great bonus of the CD and DVD is that they both include a stylish lyric booklet as well as commentary by the producer on why he chose each song.

On the back cover of the CD and DVD cases is the statement that this production was created to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present, and the great values of America that they defend. This it surely does!! Also, it states that the producer is contributing a portion of his wholesale proceeds from its sale to organizations assisting our wounded soldiers. Bravo, Mr. Coppi.

4 out of 5 stars Good CD.......2006-07-19

Wonderful songs and wonderful renditions of the songs. I must say, though, that the numbers would have been better if they were performed with more "ooomph" (for instance, "The Star Spangled Banner" could have been sung with more power and the arrangement could have used more creativity). The wisest decision on this CD was the inclusion of the numbers from Ms. Lea Salonga (whose hauntingly beautiful voice is able to effectively draw listeners in) and Daniel Rodriguez, one of America's newest tenors. Overall a good CD.

3 out of 5 stars A real disappointment..........2006-06-10

I was so excited to stumble upon this album when a local music store was going out of business and selling CD's at great discounts. I love Glee Club music, I love patriotic music, and I love cathedral/chapel accoustics. Unfortunately, this album did not live up to its billing.

My primary complaints with this recording are twofold: the overuse of unison singing and the unnecessary inclusion of guest soloists. The beauty of glee club music is the rich chords, which are thankfully heard in many songs. To my dismay, though, there are many songs that mostly or entirely omit the beautiful harmonies that make glee clubs great.

As for the guest soloists, I don't understand why a singing group which obviously has many wonderful voices would bring in outsiders for an album like this. Actually, I do know why they would do it, and it's obviously a marketing thing that has financial implications. As reasonable as this may seem, it just cheapens the experience for me. Another great feature of glee clubs (and college choirs more generally) is the lack of polished, perfect, professional singers. There is something raw, authentic, and refreshing about a bunch of college kids singing together. Why bring in random people with no particular connection to the group?

To be fair, "Rise Up, O Men of God" and "Mansions of the Lord" are fantastic. I'll continue to play this album to listen to those songs. However, much of the remainder is somewhat forgettable.
Church - Songs of Soul and Inspiration
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Church- very moving
  • all the best girls go to church
  • Songs that can inspire !!!!
  • ENHANCED features
  • Absolutely Breath Taking
 Church - Songs of Soul and Inspiration
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Utv Records
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ASIN: B00008OLX5
Release Date: 2003-06-03

Tracks:

  1. It's Sacred: Church - Dr. Maya Angelou
  2. The Wonder Of You - Jennifer Holliday
  3. Way Up There - Patti Labelle
  4. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) - Stephanie Mills
  5. How Deep Is Your Love - En Vogue
  6. You Gotta Be - Patti Austin
  7. His Eye Is On The Sparrow - Shirley Caesar
  8. As - The Fire Choir
  9. Love Me Still - Chaka Khan
  10. Ave Maria - Denyce Graves
  11. Ooh Child - Nnenna Freelon
  12. What The World Needs Now Is Love - Dionne Warwick
  13. A Song For You - Ann Nesby
  14. Way Up There - The Fire Choir
  15. Reprise - Dr. Maya Angelou

Tracks:

  1. That's What The Music's Supposed To Do
  2. Singing Is My Form Of Prayer
  3. Your Hear Gold In This Music

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At some moment in their lives, church-going folk discover that "church" isn't so much about the building as it is about a frame of mind. Dr. Maya Angelou perhaps says it best introducing Church: Songs of Soul and Inspiration: "I cannot define the breadth and depth and width and height of church, but church can define me always." The rest of this entertaining collection is full of richly talented female vocalists from all styles who share how church has defined them. Jennifer Holliday ("The Wonder of You") and Patti LaBelle ("Way Up There") reveal the deep influence of gospel upon their lives, while Stephanie Mills (covering Ashford & Simpson's "Reach Out and Touch") and En Vogue (covering the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love") offer a more contemporary pop approach, as does Dionne Warwick with a redo of her timeless '70s classic "What The World Needs Now Is Love." Through it all, the object of their affection fuels the passion, spirit, and art that are woven so richly throughout church history. Ann Nesby brings it all to a focused point in her stirring and powerful "A Song for You." --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Church- very moving.......2007-01-17

When I opened and listened to the commentary CD-ROM I was very moved, and the music was very inspiring. New and old blends of gospel style hymns and popular music were well mixed and immensely enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars all the best girls go to church.......2004-07-28

Now and then an album comes along that is soooo amazing that you have to pinch yourself and tell yourself that this is for real and not a fantasy album you always dreamed of. To start there is an opening address by Maya Angelou who has a voice like a chocolate waterfall follow this with the voices of Patti Labelle, Ann Nesby, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan & Jennifer Holliday to name but a few and all sounding the best they ever have . Is that what inspiration does for you? This sounds like a collaboration that satisfied all involved. The arrangements of these classic songs are faultless and it would be impossible to bring out a best track but just for shere music tingles check out Ann Nesby's A Song For You. It really does not come any better than this

5 out of 5 stars Songs that can inspire !!!!.......2003-11-25

This cd and cd rom package is a gem. Most of the songs work and most of the artist work the songs. When you buy this package, you wil find that Stephanie Mills shines on "Reach Out and Touch" and the divine Ms. Dionne Warwick sounds down-right heavenly on "What the World Needs Now". By far, these are the highlights of the cd. Patti Labelle, Ann Nesby and Patti Austin all belt out their tunes in good order. En Vogue sings smoothly and Maya Angelou speaks the spoken word only like she can!!!

This is mature music and should be listened to with a mature ear. If you are looking for a pop-oriented, anti climatic over-rated cd with overexposed and over-rated singers, this ain't the cd for you. BUY It with the expectation of good music from first class, first rate singers who are re-visiting their spiritual roots. Great cd!!

5 out of 5 stars ENHANCED features.......2003-09-23

For the guy who said that his second CD was blank, try inserting it into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. It's a data-only CD (it won't play in a regular CD player), containing special interviews and videos, etc. They are especially good, adding to the soul-stirring experience you already receive from listening to the disc. Each singer discusses their background in the church, their musical influences, etc., and what spirituality has meant to them later as adults.

All the tracks are amazing, but Patti LaBelle and Ann Nesby (had never heard of Ann before) steal the show as soloists. Collectively, however, the Fire Choir's powerhouse vocals (and the gospel instrumentation of course) are the common threads that give all tracks their distinctive gospel flair. Seriously, if their rendition of "As" doesn't light your fire, your wood must be wet!

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Breath Taking.......2003-08-13

This is a tour de force! Every artist on this remarkable piece of work does a splendid job. I was especially moved by Patti LaBelle's reprisal of Way Up There and Shirley Caesar's rendition of His Eye is on the Sparrow was simply inspired. You must have this in your collection. It's a once in a lifetime compilation. EXCELLENT!!!
Songs of Inspiration
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Songs of Inspiration
Jim Nabors
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ASIN: B000002ALN
Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

  1. When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
  2. Battle Hymn Of The Republic
  3. Sunrise, Sunset
  4. Crying In The Chapel
  5. The Old Rugged Cross
  6. Mansion Over The Hilltop
  7. Amazing Grace
  8. Everything Is Beautiful
  9. You Must Have Faith
  10. In The Garden
  11. Softly And Tenderly
  12. You'll Never Walk Alone

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5 out of 5 stars Jim Nabors.......2007-01-10

I found the CD to contain just the right mix of old hymns with other songs which I enjoy. The CD was a gift for a 93-year old shut-in.

5 out of 5 stars Nabor Rules!!Great Religious,Inspirational music!!.......2003-09-04

The great tenor voice of Jim Nabors is superbly done in this CD.It's highly reccommended!!
A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration
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ASIN: B000EHQ8KU
Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

  1. God Of Our Fathers
  2. Bless This House
  3. Rock Of Ages
  4. Alleluia, Sing To Jesus
  5. Ave Maria
  6. Fairest Lord Jesus
  7. O God, Our Help In Ages Past
  8. Amazing Grace
  9. The Old Rugged Cross
  10. Prayer Of Thanksgiving
  11. In The Garden
  12. Lead, Kindly Light
  13. The Holy City
  14. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
  15. The Church's One Foundation
  16. Holy, Holy, Holy
  17. Onward, Christian Soldier
  18. Blessed Assurance
  19. Come, Come Ye Saints
  20. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
  21. Crown Him With Many Crowns
  22. Ave Maria
  23. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
  24. How Great Thou Art
  25. The Lord's Prayer

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4 out of 5 stars Classical Hyms.......2007-06-12

I have many CD's of hymns that I listen to when I'm going to sleep at night. This one is not as calming at times as some of the others that I have. Nevertheless, it has many of the "old favorites" and worth buying, just for that reason.
Not in My Family: Songs of Healing and Inspiration
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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Not in My Family: Songs of Healing and Inspiration
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ASIN: B000JRYO2E
Release Date: 2006-12-05

Tracks:

  1. Lift Him Up - Byron Cage
  2. Free - Natalie Wilson & SOP
  3. Always - Kirk Franklin
  4. Healing Grace - The McClurkin Project
  5. Gone Buy Not Forgotten - Percy Bady
  6. It's Right And Good - Walter Hawkins & The Love Center Choir
  7. Where I Belong - Rev. Jackie McCullough
  8. I Found It - Dr. Bobby Jones & New Life With The Nashville Super Choir
  9. Still I Rise - Yolanda Adams
  10. Hold On Be Strong - Kurt Carr Singers
  11. Gone With You - Jon Gibson
  12. Step Pon Di Enemy - Papa San
  13. You Can Make It - New Direction

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Not in My Family: Songs of Hope and Inspiration (Gospocenteric/Zomba Label Group).......2007-01-22

Music has long played a seminal role in the behavior and attitudes within the black community, so this compilation uniting some of gospel music biggest artists in the fight against HIV/AIDS is long overdue. Featuring a nice mix of songs covering various styles and forms within Gospel music, the 13-track collection thematically address the need for more hope, love and understanding in the fight against this pandemic. As an added bonus, the CD also includes a wallet size card of National HIV/AIDS Hotlines. Following in the wake of similarly released sets from Pop, Dance and Latin artists, Not in My Family is a fine example of music maximizing its full potential to both entertain listeners and educate them.

5 out of 5 stars Urban Network Magazine .......2007-01-20

Entertainment industry journlaist Gil Robertson has coverd "the glamorous life" of African American superstardom in an enviable career of honorable achievement, world travel and industry respect. For the last three years, he has been assembling the literary anthology, "Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community" that gets to the heart of those who have suffered the denials, hatreds and misunderstandings related to HIV/AIDS victims who were family members, loved ones or professional peers. It is a powerful book with contributions ranging from stage and screen star Sheryl Lee Ralph to popular porn performer Mr. Marcus. As a companion to this book, Zomba Gospel has assembled a remarkable compilation of compassionate Conteporry Gospel recordings to comfort, inspire and fortify those still dealing with the devastation of this ruthless disease, now a feverishly increasing threat to African American women. The 13-song CD of studio and live recordings touches many moods including the thumpin' "I Found It" by Bobby Jones & New Life (w/the Nashville Super CHoir), Byron Cage's "Life Him Up," Natalie WIlson & SOP's "Free and Papa San's electrifying reggae jam "Step Pon di Enemy" to more introspective pieces such as Percy Bady's tender "Gone But Not Forgotten," Jon Gibson's "Gone with You" and Kirk Franklin's "Always"". The CD also includes one previous unreleased track: "You Can Make It" by New Directon.
Songs of Faith & Inspiration/What the World Needs Now Is Love
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ASIN: B000066ALF
Release Date: 2002-05-21

Tracks:

  1. What A Friend
  2. I Shall Know Him
  3. Swing Low
  4. Guide Me
  5. Looking On The Bright Side
  6. He'll Fight
  7. Without A Doubt
  8. The 23rd Psalm
  9. Down By The Riverside
  10. Pilgrims Of Sorrow
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  13. To Love Somebody
  14. Watch The One Who Brings You The News
  15. Am I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again
  16. Unchained Melody
  17. You Really Didn't Mean It
  18. Just Walk In My Shoes
  19. Where Did It Go
  20. I Could Leave You Alone
  21. That's How Strong My Love Is
  22. I Don't Want To Go On Without You

Album Description

First time CD reissue of two classic albums by female soul/gospel quartet. Remastered, with liner notes by R&B expert David Nathan.

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Coupling of two 1968 Atlantic albums, first time ever on CD, both produced by Tom Dowd. The first set includes Alfie, To Love Somebody, Watch The One Who Brings The News, A, I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again, Unchained Melody, You Really Didn't Mean It, Walk In My Shoes, Where Did It Go, I Could Leave You Alone, That's How Strong My Love Is & I Don't Want To Go On Without You; second album is a gospel record that includes Pilgrim of Sorrow, Down By The Riverside, The 23rd Psalm, Without A Doubt, He'll Fight My Battles, Swing Low, I Shall Know Him, What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Looking On The Right Side & Guide Me. 24-bit digitally remastered, liner notes by R&B expert David Nathan.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great.......2005-04-08

this 2 cd combo was awesome. On every song they harmonize extremely well. I really enjoyed the gospel set because on the group efforts (there are two solos (What a Friend and Pilgrims of Sorrow) by Cissy Houston and I think Swing Low is completely sung by Myrna Smith) their sound is so rich and full, they sound more like a choir than 4 singers. The songs are really interesting and really inspiring. What the world Needs Now is awesome, too. The group's version of Alfie is fantastic and so is just about every other song on the cd.

5 out of 5 stars great.......2005-04-08

this 2 cd combo was awesome. On every song they harmonize extremely well. I really enjoyed the gospel set because on the group efforts (there are two solos (What a Friend and Pilgrims of Sorrow) by Cissy Houston and I think Swing Low is completely sung by Myrna Smith) their sound is so rich and full, they sound more like a choir than 4 singers. The songs are really interesting and really inspiring. What the world Needs Now is awesome, too. The group's version of Alfie is fantastic and so is just about every other song on the cd.

5 out of 5 stars Sweet Chirping!.......2005-01-06

These WOMEN CAN SING! The harmonies are impeccable!
You can't get anymore Soulful than the Sweet Inspirations!
If you are a music lover, then you must have something "Sweet" in your collection!

5 out of 5 stars AT THEIR PRIME.......2003-09-20

Hailed as one of the greatest ensemble groups in R&B history THE SWEET INSPIRATIONS (CISSY HOUSTON, ESTELLE BROWN, MYRNA SMITH, AND SYLVIA SHEMWELL) were not as big as they should have been in terms of popularity. Compared to album sales for MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS, THE SUPREMES or THE RONNETTES they were not at the top. But with one listen you become aware that they were by far more talented and polished. The main reason could be that ATLANTIC records employed them as session vocalists for every big act or solo performer at that time. If one markets their album really well maybe they are not available to perform on everyone else's record? (Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Esther Phillips, Wilson Pickett)

Be that as it may that didnt stop them from releasing some stellar soul music. This release just issued on cd in 2002 catches a gospel and pop/r&b recording.

On the gospel set(SONGS OF FAITH AND INSPIRATION)Cissy Houston (mother of WHITNEY) writes half of the tunes. The hand clapping, toe tapping "Looking on the brightside" is pure traditional gospel and inspiring. Estelle takes the lead on the accapella "He'll fight". A true testament of THE SWEET's vocal power and harmony. Other standouts are "The 23rd psalm" and Cissy's solo reading of "Pilgrim of Sorrow".

The second part of the cd brings you to the pop/r&b side with "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE". The title track is slammed from beginning to end with the vocal power and mesmorizing harmonies this group can provide. One of the best versions of the great song ever! Their version of "Alfie" clearly overshadows Dionne Warwick's version. The whole release is consistent with first class production and special readings of classics by THE BEE GEES ("To love somebody") and even OTIS REDDING ("Thats how strong my love is"). The original "You really didnt mean it" is pure soul balladry as Cissy again takes lead on a song about a love that wasnt meant to be.

One of soul music's institutional groups deserves better recognition then they got when they were together. A great pairing of two good releases. Pick it up and enjoy. There is so much to savor!

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