Been very busy today sorting out the collection so just the one post today guys....Clara was born in 1924 in Philadelphia and passed in 1973. An out and out Gospel singer, pianist, and arranger she recorded 23 albums with the Clara ward singers and solo & 50 odd 45,s and earned her living gigging at Gospel venues all over the USA. For those of you that dont know this incredible singer your in for a real treat!..The tracks off this album have been hammered over the years from the Twisted Wheel via the Torch,Wigan Casino,Blackpool Mecca to venues up to the present day. One of my fave albums of all time. No less than 7 of the tracks from the 12 featured i have danced to over the years at various venues. I remember when Levine played "Help" from this album, forget the beatles version this knocks it out of the ball park...northern style...and it packed the floor!...You can still pick this LP up for a cheap price and you will be buying a bargain!..Take a look at the accolades she collected from the back cover, the respect was overwhelming for a great artist!...Superb!!..Still no CD release for this gem?
AMM
Those Northern Tasters!
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Thank you for the review AMM, appreciated
Thanks for this great review
Looks good – I don’t know it but I’m looking forward to hear it. Thanks for review, P.
Zip-a-dee-do-dah!
Thanks, AMM!
Thanks AMM. Appreciate all Gospel/Sout especially Clara Ward.
Big voice AMM many thanks for posting it!
The right direction , classic Northern .
Oh Yeah! I was just on a bender listening to her and what and influence on Little Richard and Esquerita! Great one and thanks!
Thank you mate, great LP and great review
Fantastic Groove! If You Find Some Bill Moss In Your Collection Please Let Me Know.
Thanks For Another Great Review
Brilliant, thanks for reviewing this gem AMM, The Right Direction is an all time favourite of mine
Thanks AMM this is a great choice.
This looks great, a rare gem. Many thanks for the review AMM...
BigD
Don`t know it,not much of a gospel fan,but your reviwas SO positive,I`m intrigued and would REALLY like to hear it!
ATB AMM!
Cheers!
Bill
Wonderful review yes please and thanks AMM
Nice one, many thanks AMM.
Thanks for this review AMM. Without your review and the samplers, I would have passed (my mistake!)
Thanks AMM for this great review
Some review there, AMM. Yes please.
great review AMM many thanks
Really nice one
Great review AMM. Makes a brilliant start to the new year.
Many thanks for this one
Would love to listen to the rest of this album.
I remember seeing the album some time back. I am glad you gave it a great review. thanks AMM.
Much Appreciated AMM,Thank you very much
Passed on this for years, But after your preface....
Nice set from Clara nice review for this one of the top gospel ladys better than me when i use to sing in the church choir with two Mate one ended up as the vicar the other Radio D j (Sheffield) and then on Mayor of Warrington and then Alderman Just a burbling on here back to serous Thanks AMM
Cheers Pedro
nice grooves, thanks for the review.
Uuuh, seems interesting :) Greetz + thx dude 🙋🏼☀️☮️✌🏻
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