Caravans Where Gospel Meets Soul: The Caravans 1952-62 CD

The Caravans were a gospel vocal group who originated in Chicago in the late 1940s as the Robert Anderson Singers and The Robert Anderson Gospel Caravan, and evolved to begin recording as The Caravans in 1952, becoming hugely popular and immensely respected, as well as extremely influential. As much as any other group, they incorporated the styles which formed the backbone of the secular soul music which became popular during the 1960s. The group's line-ups over the next decade included some of the most noted singers of the era, including Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Denise Norwood, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, Johneron Davis, Delores Washington and others, on occasion also including Rev. James Cleveland. This great-value 56-track 2-CD collection features most of the A and B sides of their releases on the States and Gospel labels during this era, many of which were also included on their album releases during these years as well. Their music retained it's intensity and integrity in the gospel arena, featuring many traditional songs and spirituals alongside some fine new gospel compositions, including some composed within the group, while taking their distinctive brand of gospel firmly into more contemporary soul territory, making for an exciting and joyous showcase for their talents.

1. Think of His Goodness 2. Tell the Angels 3. Stranger of Galilee 4. Count Your Blessings 5. Get Away Jordan 6. He'll Be There 7. God Is Good to Me 8. Blessed Assurance 9. Why Should I Worry 10. On My Way Home 11. I Know the Lord Will Make a Way 12. What a Friend We Have in Jesus 13. The Angels Keep Watching 14. Since I Met Jesus 15. Blessed and Brought Up By the Lord 16. Jesus Is a Rock 17. Witness 18. Let Us Run 19. What Kind of Man Is This 20. The Man Jesus 21. Old Time Religion 22. The Solid Rock 23. Wait for Me 24. Tell Him What You Want 25. None But the Righteous 26. Onward Christian Soldiers 27. Crucifixion 28. Come on Jesus 29. You Can't Beat God's Giving 30. I'm Willing 31. I'm Not Tired Yet 32. Mary, Don't You Weep 33. Lord Keep Me Day By Day 34. Your Friend 35. He Won't Deny Me 36. Swing Low Sweet Chariot 37. Mercy Lord 38. Show Me the Way 39. They Didn't Believe in Me 40. God Can Do Anything 41. Hold to God, I'm Changing Hands 42. The Rough Side of the Mountain 43. Hear Ye the Word 44. Make It in 45. Hallelujah It's Done 46. I Won't Be Back 47. Remember Me Oh Lord 48. Jesus I'll Never Forget You 49. See How the Lord Has Kept Me