GEORGIA SEA ISLAND SONGS 1977 USA New World NW278 LP MINT AMERICANA ROOTS *RARE*

	£		37
	$		49

ARTIST: various

TITLE: GEORGIA SEA ISLAND SONGS

LABEL + YEAR:  New World Records NW 278; USA 1977

CONDITION VINYL: Mint

CONDITION SLEEVE: Excellent, Gatefold with integral sheet so there are 6 sides of textual information by Alan Lomax

DESCRIPTION:

Side 1:

MOSES

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

KNEEBONE

Leader, Vocals – Joe Armstrong

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

SHEEP, SHEEP, DON'T YOU KNOW THE ROAD

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Henry Morrison, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

LIVE HUMBLE

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

DANIEL

Leader, Vocals – Willis Proctor

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, John Davis, Peter Davis

O DEATH

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

READ 'EM JOHN

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

BEULAH LAND

Banjo, Guitar – Hobart Smith

Drums – Nat Rahmings

Fife – Ed Young

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Alberta Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Emma Ramsey, Henry Morrison

Side 2:

THE BUZZARD LOPE

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

RAGGY LEVY

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

AIN'T I RIGHT

Leader, Vocals – Henry Morrison

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

AUNT DINAH

Banjo, Guitar – Hobart Smith

Drums – Nat Rahmings

Fife – Ed Young

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Alberta Ramsey, Emma Ramsey, Henry Morrison, John Davis

WALK, BILLY ABBOT

Leader, Vocals – Willis Proctor

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, John Davis, Peter Davis

REG'LAR, REG'LAR, ROLLIN' UNDER

Banjo, Guitar – Hobart Smith

Drums – Nat Rahmings

Fife – Ed Young

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Alberta Ramsey, Emma Ramsey, Henry Morrison, John Davis

PAY ME

Leader, Vocals – Joe Armstrong

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

CARRIE BELLE

Leader, Vocals – John Davis

Vocals – Ben Ramsey, Bessie Jones, Henry Morrison, Jerome Davis, Joe Armstrong, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

LAZ'RUS

Leader, Vocals – Henry Morrison

Vocals – Bessie Jones, John Davis, Peter Davis, Willis Proctor

THE TITANIC

Banjo, Guitar – Hobart Smith

Drums – Nat Rahmings

Fife – Ed Young

Leader, Vocals – Bessie Jones

Vocals – Alberta Ramsey, Emma Ramsey, Henry Morrison, John Davis

    Engineer – John Dildine

    Mastered By – Lee Hulko

    Producer – Alan Lomax

    Recorded By – Alan Lomax

Extract of AllMusic review by Eugene Chadbourne

‘The contents of the original Lomax presentation included a superb essay, complete lyrics, and a recording so astonishingly live one will be wondering what to serve the singers for dinner.

It adds up to a fantastic slice of Americana. The album is worth owning for the handclapping alone; there are rhythms here that funk bandmembers would gladly trade their gold chains for. And of course this handclapping is just a minor detail.

The vocals are the major factor, with the lyrics dealing with a range of both secular and religious concerns. Listeners who find gospel music tiresome or overbearing should have no problems with this particular branch.

The harmonies are rich enough to literally warm the soul. The lead vocals have a relaxed sense of pace, the delivery moving without superficial or obvious attempts at showmanship.

The featured singers include Bessie Jones, who created several recording projects and storybooks on her own and delivers a stunning version of "O Death." John Davis has a thrilling, bluesy voice while Willie Proctor's "Daniel" charges ahead excitingly, the lead vocal determined and somewhat breathless.

Many listeners will find the highlights to be the so-called "Group C," which augments singing and clapping with drums, banjo, and the marvelous fife of Ed Young. "Beulah Land" is a track done with this instrumental combination that is absolutely brilliant.’

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