Name: Bring Back Those Happy Days
Brand: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Release date

2019-10-18

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JASMCD3140

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Jasmine

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R&B / Neo-Soul

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an influential American gospel, blues, and jazz singer and guitarist. Born on March 20, 1915 in Cotton Plant, AR, she was the daughter of gospel singer and evangelist Katie Bell Nubin. Throughout her career, Sister Rosetta Tharpe worked with notable artists such as Lucky Millinder, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, the Dixie Hummingbirds, Sammy Price, and Marie Knight. Her powerful vocals and innovative guitar playing set her apart from her contemporaries. She paved the way for future musicians with her unique blend of genres.

With a style that encompassed elements of gospel music combined with blues and jazz influences, Sister Rosetta Tharpe created a sound that captivated audiences. Her collaborations with Marie Knight produced memorable performances that showcased their harmonious voices. Tharpe's talent extended beyond singing; she was also a skilled guitarist who played with passion and precision.

Similar to other legendary artists like Mahalia Jackson and Bessie Smith, Sister Rosetta Tharpe left an indelible mark on the music industry. Her contributions continue to inspire generations of musicians today. Whether performing solo or collaborating with fellow artists like Marie Knight or the Dixie Hummingbirds, Sister Rosetta Tharpe's influence remains undeniable.

In 1982 the Jasmine Label was created producing LPs and Cassettes. The new label initially focused on licensed Jazz and Personality recordings. Later in 1985 Jasmine successfully launched its Country & Western catalogue. 1990 saw the release of Jasmine’s first CDs.
Appears also on labels as: JASMINE only and as a company (with manufacturing and distribution roles).

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Although she never strayed too far from her gospel roots, the great Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a sound that younger admirers, such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley, would mould into rock &amp; roll. Tharpe was one of the few female electric guitarists of her day. She played the guitar not just to accompany herself but as a lead instrument, and she ornamented her songs with intricate and flashy R&amp;B licks.This release presents two of Sister Rosetta's finest LPs, which were cut during the zenith of her abilities: The Gospel Truth (1959), which was captured live in New York City, and the eponymous Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1960). Long unavailable on CD, both sensational albums have finally been remastered and packaged together in this special collector's edition, which also includes 4 bonus tracks from the same period. There's no better proof of Sister Rosetta's genius than these powerful and passionate recordings.Sister Rosetta Tharpe, lead vocals and electric guitar, plus: The Sally Jenkins Singers, among others. Further information is detailed inside. Recorded in New York City, 1958 &amp; 1959"Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a big, good-looking woman and divine, not to mention sublime and splendid. She was a powerful force of nature a guitar-playing, singing evangelist." Bob DylanTracks: The Lord’s Prayer / One Morning Soon / Things That I Used To Do / It’s Me / I Have Good News To Bring / Didn’t It Rain / Bring Back Those Happy Days / Saviour Don’t Pass Me By / Go Get The Water / Beams Of Heaven / Steal Away / If I Can Help Somebody / Walk All Over God’s Heaven / I Believe / Take My Hand, Precious Lord / Faith / Twelve Gates / I Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray / He / If You Believe / Light A Candle / Bless This House / Without Him / I Saw The Light / Family Prayer / He’s The Lily Of The Valley / Oh, The Joy ThatCame To Me

Bring Back Those Happy Days

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