Ward,Clara In Memory Of Willa Ward-Royster CD

Apart from outdrawing contemporary blues and jazz artists for live appearances, Clara Ward and her Famous Ward Singers had no other peers in selling records. They kept an earthy sound, despite refined arrangements and accomplished musicianship. Soprano Marion Williams (later the celebrated leader of the super gospel group, the Stars of Faith) is the featured soloist on many of the songs on the CD. Gospel expert Anthony Heilbut has contributed with intriguing observations in the notes, written by Robert Sacr'. These 25 recordings span the years 1949-1958.

1. When I Get Home 2. Day Is Past and Gone 3. Come Ye Disconsolate 4. My Jesus Is All and All 5. I'm Bound for Higher Ground 6. Prayer Changes Things 7. How Far Am I from Canaan 8. Tell the Angels 9. Glory, Glory Hallelujah 10. God's Amazing Love 11. I'm Climbing Higher and Higher 12. Farther on Up the Road 13. Oh Lord How Long 14. Climbing Jacob's Ladder 15. Great Is the Lord 16. When the Crown Him Lord of All 17. Nearer My God to Thee 18. Talk About Rain 19. Our God Is Real 20. Swing Low Sweet Chariot 21. I'll Be There 22. That Awful Day Will Surely Come 23. Good News 24. Anywhere in Glory 25. God Is God