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. As a collective the singers became hugely popular and immensely respected, as well as extremely influential on the vocal groups who followed.
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 and in the process changed the music-buying public’s attitudes to the genre and how it was received. 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 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. Walker, who sadly died on 8 October 2010, released a reunion album entitled Paved The Way in 2006. The group’s first new recording since 1976 was dubbed by Billboard Magazine as one of the most memorable releases of that year and entered the Billboard charts in the Top 10.
Featuring many traditional songs and spirituals alongside some fine new gospel compositions, this collection highlights how the group, took their distinctive brand of gospel into more contemporary soul territory and makes for an exciting and joyous showcase for their talents.
TRACKS
Disc 1 |
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Track |
Title |
Artist |
1 |
Think Of His Goodness |
The Caravans |
2
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Tell The Angels |
The Caravans |
3 |
Stranger Of Galilee |
The Caravans |
4 |
Count Your Blessings |
The Caravans |
5 |
Get Away Jordan |
The Caravans |
6 |
He'll Be There |
The Caravans |
7 |
God Is Good To Me |
The Caravans |
8 |
Blessed Assurance |
The Caravans |
9 |
Why Should I Worry |
The Caravans |
10 |
On My Way Home |
The Caravans |
11 |
I Know The Lord Will Make A Way |
The Caravans |
12 |
What A Friend We Have In Jesus |
The Caravans |
13 |
The Angels Keep Watching |
The Caravans |
14 |
Since I Met Jesus |
The Caravans |
15 |
Blessed And Brought Up By The Lord |
The Caravans |
16 |
Jesus Is A Rock |
The Caravans |
17 |
Witness |
The Caravans |
18 |
Let Us Run |
The Caravans |
19 |
What Kind Of Man Is This |
The Caravans |
20 |
The Man Jesus |
The Caravans |
21 |
Old Time Religion |
The Caravans |
22 |
The Solid Rock |
The Caravans |
23 |
Wait For Me |
The Caravans |
24 |
Tell Him What You Want |
The Caravans |
25 |
None But The Righteous |
The Caravans |
26 |
Onward Christian Soldiers |
The Caravans |
Disc 2 |
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Track |
Title |
Artist |
1 |
Crucifixion |
The Caravans |
2 |
Come On Jesus |
The Caravans |
3 |
You Can't Beat God's Giving |
The Caravans |
4 |
I'm Willing |
The Caravans |
5 |
I'm Not Tired Yet |
The Caravans |
6 |
Mary, Don't You Weep |
The Caravans |
7 |
Lord Keep Me Day By Day |
The Caravans |
8 |
Your Friend |
The Caravans |
9 |
He Won't Deny Me |
The Caravans |
10 |
Swing Low Sweet Chariot |
The Caravans |
11 |
Mercy Lord |
The Famous Caravans |
12 |
Show Me The Way |
The Famous Caravans |
13 |
They Didn't Believe In Me |
The Famous Caravans |
14 |
God Can Do Anything |
The Caravans |
15 |
Hold To God, I'm Changing Hands |
The Caravans |
16 |
The Rough Side Of The Mountain |
The Caravans |
17 |
Hear Ye The Word |
The Caravans |
18 |
Make It In |
The Caravans |
19 |
Hallelujah It's Done |
The Caravans |
20 |
I Won't Be Back |
The Caravans |
21 |
Remember Me Oh Lord |
The Caravans |
22 |
Jesus I'll Never Forget You |
The Caravans |
23 |
See How The Lord Has Kept Me |
The Caravans |