Gospel Blues

Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Lady Blackbird, the soulful artist known as Marley Munroe, released a captivating song titled ‘Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled’ from her album 'Slang Spirituals.' Released in September 2024, the album was produced by Chris Seefried and features a distinctive sound described as a 'psychedelic gospel hymn,' seamlessly blending...

Intro by Gail Nobles Story by Gail Nobles Photo: Eatonland - Own work Usage: CC BY-SA 4. Wikipedia  Rare 1965 Blues Recordings Released on Takoma Records Chicago, IL — Reverend Robert Wilkins, the Mississippi-born country blues guitarist and vocalist (1896–1987), was a master of deep, expressive acoustic blues and gospel-infused songs. Originally active in the late 1920s and 1930s, he was rediscov...

Photo: Marco Tambara / Lightversus - Own work Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Voice actor: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Voice Actor: If you get to heaven before I do, save a seat for me. B.B. King save a seat for me. I’m Gail Nobles. Welcome to Gospel Blues. BB King’s song Save a Seat For Me is a treasure to me. The treasured song comes from his 1960 album, "BB King Sings Spirituals."This he...

THE RED CLAY STRAYS Will The Lord Remember Me? Story by Gail Nobles We’re talking about some truth tonight, some real heart and soul music from a band that's bringing something special to the scene. We're talking about The Red Clay Strays, hailing from Mobile, Alabama, and they're laying down a country blues sound that'll grab you by the collar and make you listen. Now, this track, "Will the Lord...

Photo: Kurt "Doc" Huot Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles We’re diving deep into the heart and soul of some good old gospel blues, and you know nobody does it better than the fantastic Holmes Brothers! I’m talking about the kind of music that lifts you up and grounds you all at once, that makes you say “Amen!” as much as it gets your feet  tapping. From their soulful 2...

Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Let me tell you about a tune that's got the soul and the spirit like no other! Paul Kelly's “Stealin’ in the Name of the Lord.” That’s today’s topic. Paul Kelly’s Stealin’ in the Name of the Lord” is a hard-hitting piece of musical genius that speaks right to the heart of the matter! This jam shines a spotlight on the so-called messengers of faith—tho...

Story by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Photo: Jalylah Burrell Brooklyn, NY - Mavis Staples Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 We Shall Not Be Moved can also be considered a gospel blues song. Gospel blues is a genre that combines elements of traditional African-American gospel music with blues music. We Shall Not Be Moved into this genre with its uplifting lyrics and soulful...

Photos: Wikipedia/Public Domain Intro by: Gail Nobles B.B. King and Ray Charles made a song together titled Sinner’s Prayer singing "Lord Have Mercy On Me." If I've done somebody wrong please have mercy. According to the lyrics they would sing about all the things they once had and how bad luck overtook, and how if they've been bad they’d change their ways. In my opinion, I think B.B. and Ray left...

Intro by: Gail Nobles Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocals: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain You are listening to Gospel Blues. I am your host Gail Nobles. Today’s topic: The Staple Singers Uncloudy Day and Unclouded Day is a collection of recordings between 1956 in 1959 by The Staple Singers many of which that were originally released as 10-inch 78 RPM sheliac disc, that became the first 12...

Song: Call on God Song by: Sharon Jones Podcast vocals: Gail Nobles Story by : Gail Nobles Hi! I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to The Gospel Blues Show. What is gospel blues? According to Wikipedia, it is a form of blues based on Gospel Music that has been around since the inception of blues music. It combines evangelistic lyrics with blues instrumentation, often blues guitar accompaniment....