Music CD - The Blind Boys of Alabama: Down in New Orleans

	Music CD: Down in New Orleans Artist: The Blind Boys of Alabama List Price: $18.98 Our Price: $8.99 Your Save: $ 9.99 ( 53% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Time Life Entertainment
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Tracks: 1. Free At Last 2. Make a Better World 3. How I Got Over 4. You Got To Move 5. Across the Bridge 6. You Better Mind 7. Down By the Riverside 8. If I Could Help Somebody 9. Uncloudy Day 10. A Prayer 11. I've Got a Home 12. I'll Fly Away
Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0610583224726 Label: Time Life Entertainment Manufacturer: Time Life Entertainment Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Time Life Entertainment Release Date: 2008-01-29 Studio: Time Life Entertainment
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: A record as good as its cover Comment: Had to give a shoutout to the great cover art, which looks like a weathered sign, and matches the rugged red clay harmonies on the record. Backed by the best musicians you'll hear anywhere (as a keyboard player, I would sell my soul to the devil for Allen Toussaint's skills), the Blind Boys deliver a powerful gospel record. I had initially feared that the record would consist of overly-familiar songs and arrangements, but everything here sounds fresh, even "Down by the Riverside." Their version of Toussaint's "Make a better world" is a highlight. Customer Rating: Summary: 70 Years of Joy Comment: Formed 70 years ago with only Jimmy Carter remaining from the original group, these guys continue to provide joyfull uplifting music. This Soul/Gospel/Jazz influenced collection is helped along by being recorded in The Big Easy with assistance from Allen Toussaint,Hot 8 Brass Band ,the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a hot rhythm section. Any one who enjoys good music will enjoy this recording. Customer Rating: Summary: Great Music Comment: As a Blind Boys fan, it's not surprising that I enjoy this CD but having their vocals combined with New Orleans-style music makes this special. I highly recommend this. Customer Rating: Summary: Their best work yet! Comment: This HAS to be The Blind Boys of Alabama's best work yet! The album is full of amazing talent, including the Hot 8 Brass Band, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and even Allen Toussaint. My favorite song is "Free At Last," which I just saw them do on Conan O'Brien last week. If you're looking for a Blind Boys' record to buy this is the one - you won't be disappointed, I highly recommend it. Customer Rating: Summary: This album is GREAT! Comment: "Down In New Orleans" is awesome! Traditional Blind Boys of Alabama gospel/blues with a New Orleans flavor. This album is GREAT! More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: For their new album four-time Grammy winners The Blind Boys of Alabama recorded in New Orleans for the first time in their almost 75 year history. Amongst the musicians supporting include legendary pianist/producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint and The Preservation Hall Jazz Band. After performing together for over six decades, The Blind Boys of Alabama have enjoyed one of the more striking comebacks in recent memory. Their last several albums have earned these hipster septuagenarians the best reviews and record sales of their career, and a completely new, contemporary audience. This album is a fusion of style and nuance that links many disparate aspects, both chronological and geographical, of American musical tradition.