The 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.

Track List:

Disc: 1

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

Disc: 2

1. Crucifixion
2. Come on Jesus
3. You Can't Beat God's Giving
4. I'm Willing
5. I'm Not Tired Yet
6. Mary, Don't You Weep
7. Lord Keep Me Day By Day
8. Your Friend
9. He Won't Deny Me
10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
11. Mercy Lord
12. Show Me the Way
13. They Didn't Believe in Me
14. God Can Do Anything
15. Hold to God, I'm Changing Hands
16. The Rough Side of the Mountain
17. Hear Ye the Word
18. Make It in
19. Hallelujah It's Done
20. I Won't Be Back
21. Remember Me Oh Lord
22. Jesus I'll Never Forget You
23. See How the Lord Has Kept Me