Lynda Randle - A Tribute To Mahalia Jackson

Thursday 1st July 2004
Lynda Randle - A Tribute To Mahalia Jackson
Lynda Randle - A Tribute To Mahalia Jackson

STYLE: Gospel
RATING 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 9746-9351
LABEL: Gaither Music Group SHD2558
FORMAT: CD Album
RELEASE DATE: 2004-03-05
RRP: £5.99

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

I've never been too enthusiastic with Lynda's previous recordings. Michael Tait's sister's long term association with the Gaithers has meant that some of her previous recordings have been an uncomfortable black gospel/Southern gospel hybrid. But with this project Lynda has plenty of scope to recreate past glories of the African American Church. It was probably a smart move not to rehash some of Mahalia's best known classics (there's no "Move On Up A Little Higher", no "In The Upper Room") while her rendition of the traditional hymn "I'm Holding My Saviour's Hand" plods a bit. But on the whole, with a band re-creating a timeless, bluesy accompaniment Lynda breathes surprising life into songs like "The Christian's Testimony" and "That's Alright". Lynda, of course, isn't in the same class as Mahalia, but this is still an enjoyable tribute to the gospel matriarch.

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Sample Track Listing:
1. The Christian's Testimony [Listen]
2. Lord, Don't Let Me Fail [Listen]
3. That's Alright [Listen]
4. I Found The Answer [Listen]
5. I'm Holding My Savior's Hand [Listen]
6. If I Can Help Somebody [Listen]
7. Down By The Riverside [Listen]
8. If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again [Listen]
9. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow [Listen]
10. Search Me, Lord [Listen]
11. Walk With Me, Lord [Listen]
12. Precious Lord, Take My Hand [Listen]

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Product Description
Lynda Randle brings her distinctive styling to the signature songs of one of Gospel's greatest singers including I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.

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