UCLA ETHNOMUSICOLOGY ARCHIVE MATERIALS ON
LOS ANGELES GOSPEL MUSIC AND SPIRITUALS
Compiled September 20, 2004
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LOS ANGELES GOSPEL MUSIC AND SPIRITUALS
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SOLO ARTISTS AND GROUPS
Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers. Songs of the Blacks, U.S.A. [sound recording]. LP 1001 Impresario Records. [s.l.]: Impresario Records, 19--. ARLP 4233
______. "They've got the whole world in their hands." II [sound recording]. MF00X2C Golden Jubilee Records. Hermosa Beach, Calif.: Golden Jubilee Records, c1991. ARC 1249
______. 20th anniversary album [sound recording]. MFOOX1C [s.n.] ARC 1248
Allen and Rosalyn Sovory. Allen & Rosalyn Sovory sing "I've discovered the way of gladness" [sound recording]. SR 389 Sovory Records. Glendale, Calif.: Sovory Records , [196-]. ARLP 4373
Crouch, Andraé. I'll be thinking of you [sound recording]. LS 5763 Light. Waco, Tex.: Light, c1976. ARLP 3004*
Dave Weston Singers with William Fulson and Esther Coleman. I have a new outlook on life ; When Jesus comes [sound recording]. 102 Space. [s.l.]: Space, [19--]. ARLP 4276
Douroux, Margaret P., and the Heritage Mass Choir. Already done [sound recording], 79832112567 JDI Records. Hollywood, Calif.: JDI Records, c1997. ARCD 1467
______. Already done [videorecording]. Hollywood, Calif.: JDI Records, 1997. ARVT 148
The Ebonaires. Lord's prayer; Precious Lord [sound recording]. Arranged by Norman Brooks. CAM-11 CAM Records, Los Angeles, Calif.: CAM Records, [19--], AR 1048
Glover, Kenneth. God holds tomorrow [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: B/K Productions, [1970?]. 1007 B/K Productions. ARLP 4262
Griffin, Bessie, and the Gospel Pearls. Gospel soul [sound recording]. SUS-5195 Sunset Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: Sunset Records, 19--. ARLP 4235
______. Bessie Griffin on the Dinah Shore Show [videorecording]. 1960s? 2002.1 - 727
Hines, James Earle, and the Goodwill Singers. Didn't it rain; Thank you Jesus [sound recording]. 120 Sacred, 713 DeLuxe, 714 DeLuxe. AR 1184
______. Down on my knees; Never turn back [sound recording]. SAC 111 Sacred, 709 DeLuxe, 710 DeLuxe. Sacred, [19--]. . J. Earle Hines, baritone solo. AR 1175
______. I found something; The Lord is on my side [sound recording]. 213 Money. [s.l.] : Money, [195-]. J. Earle Hines, baritone solo. AR 1176
______. It's only a look; Everyday will be Sunday [sound recording]. 130 Sacred,. 132 Sacred. [s.l.] : Sacred, [19--]. Ruth Black, soprano solo. AR 1177
______. King Jesus; Canaan land [sound recording]. 3185 DeLuxe, 716 DeLuxe , 715 DeLuxe. [s.l.] : DeLuxe, [19--]. AR 1183.
______. Precious memories; After awhile [sound recording]. M-451 Sacred, M-452 Sacred, 1533 DeLuxe, 1532 DeLuxe, [s.l.] : Sacred, [19--], AR 1174
______. Yes, God is real; Look for me in Heaven [sound recording]. 3179 DeLuxe. 704 DeLuxe. 703 DeLuxe. [s.l.] : DeLuxe, [19--]. J. Earle Hines, baritone solo. AR 1179
Hutchins, Norman. Battlefield [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p1999. Accompanied by the South Bay Singers. ARCD 1470
______. Battlefield, the sermon [sound recording]: How to survive an attack from the enemy. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p2002. ARCD 1471
______. Emmanuel [sound recording]. JDI Christmas. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p2001. ARCD 1473
______. Nobody but you [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records : Distributed by Diamente, pc2001. ARCD 1475
______. Nobody but you [video recording]. JDI 1263-2 JDI Records, 798321126331 JDI Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, 2002. ARVT 230
Medi-tones. I believe ; Precious Lord [sound recording]. MT 103 Julian Records, MT 104 Julian Records, [s.l.] : Julian Records, [19--], ARLP 4269
Phillips, John and Vermya. Sound and video recordings of the Phillips' radio program ; Vermya's commercial recording ; video recording of lecture in ESM 110A ; photograph. Collection 2001.1
Phillips, Vermya with the Dave Weston Singers. Meditating moments [sound recording]. ALM 1189 Allegro Records, ALM 1190 Allegro Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: Allegro Records , [196-], ARLP 4372
Simmons-Akers Trio. Grow closer ; Look to the hills [sound recording]. 508 Super. [s.l.] : Super, [1952]. AR 1181
______. He's alright with me ; I never knew joy before [sound recording]. 506 Super. [s.l.] : Super, [1949]. AR 1180
______. Open up the pearly gates ; I want a double portion of God's love [sound recording]. 5018 Score, [s.l.] : Score, [19--], AR 1182
Spirit Chorale of Los Angeles. Trust Jesus Christ! [sound recording]. CD Pro Pianist Music. Los Angeles, Calif.: Pro Pianist Music, c1995. Directed by Byron J. Smith. ARCD 387
Sweet Singing Cavaleers. Having a good time [sound recording]. GV 0002 Great
Vision Productions. Lynwood, Calif.: Great Vision Productions, p1983. ARLP
4232
CHURCH CHOIRS
Macedonia Baptist Church Choirs. UTS-004 Macedonia Baptist Church Choirs. Los Angeles, Calif.: Macedonia Baptist Church Choirs, [196-]. ARLP 4374
Saint Paul Baptist Church Choir. Hide my soul ; How many times [sound recording]. 40136 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. AR 1188
______. Jesus is keeping me alive ; How far am I from Canaan [sound recording]. 1173 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--], AR 1186
Saint Paul Baptist Church Echoes of Eden Choir. I'll be there ; Just a closer walk with thee [sound recording]. . 40110 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. Featuring J. Earle Hines, baritone solo, and the Sallie Martin Singers. AR 1173
______. I'm so glad Jesus lifted me; God be with you [sound recording]. 40018 Capitol, 1907 Capitol, 1912 Capitol . [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. Featuring J. Earle Hines, baritone solo. AR 1178
______. Just a closer walk with thee ; I'll be there [sound recording]. 40110 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. J. Earle Hines, baritone solo, and the Sallie Martin Singers. AR 1187
______. We sure do need him now ; Yield not to temptation [sound recording]. 40033 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--], Featuring Ruth Black, soprano solo. AR 1185, AR 1171
______. What could I do (if it wasn't for the Lord) ; Walking with my Jesus [sound recording]. 40076 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. Featuring Erie Gladney, alto solo. AR 1172 and AR 1189
Trinity Baptist Church. Let Jesus fix it for you ; 903 Modern Spirituals Records. 1955 Modern Spirituals Records, 1956 Modern Spirituals Records, Beverly Hills, Calif.: Modern Spirituals Records, [19--], Directed by Ineze Caston. Featuring Jimmy Witherspoon. AR 1052
______. Lord keep Your hand on me / Harper ; Witness ; [sound recording]. 904 Modern Spirituals Records, 1953 Modern Spirituals Records, 1954 Modern Spirituals Records. Beverly Hills, Calif.: Modern Spirituals Records, [19--]. Directed by Ineze Caston. Featuring Lillie Ruth. AR 1053
______. One Lord, one faith, one baptism [sound recording]. CM-1515 Ball Records. [s. l.] : Ball Records, 19--. ARLP 4263
______. Since I met Jesus ; Think of His goodness [sound recording]. FC-1 F. W. Clark Sacred Recordings. Los Angeles, Calif.: F. W. Clark Sacred Recordings, [19--], AR 1049
Westminster Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir. Praise we sing [sound recording]. 1967 Ball Records. [Los Angeles, Calif.] : Ball Records, [19--]. ARLP 4388
RECORD COMPANIES
Capitol Records
Saint Paul Baptist Church Choir. Hide my soul ; How many times [sound recording].
40136 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. AR 1188
______. Jesus is keeping me alive ; How far am I from Canaan [sound recording]. 1173 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--], AR 1186
Saint Paul Baptist Church Echoes of Eden Choir. I'll be there ; Just a closer walk with thee [sound recording]. . 40110 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. Featuring J. Earle Hines and the Sallie Martin Singers. AR 1173
______. I'm so glad Jesus lifted me; God be with you [sound recording]. 40018 Capitol, 1907 Capitol, 1912 Capitol . [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. AR 1178
______. Just a closer walk with thee; I'll be there [sound recording]. 40110 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--]. AR 1187
______. We sure do need him now ; Yield not to temptation [sound recording]. 40033 Capitol. [s.l.] : Capitol, [19--], Featuring Ruth Black, soprano solo. AR 1185, AR 1171
______. What could I do (if it wasn't for the Lord) ; Walking with my Jesus [sound recording]. 40076 Capitol. [s.l.]: Capitol, [19--]. Featuring Erie Gladney, alto solo. AR 1172
Deluxe Records
Hines, James Earle, and the Goodwill Singers. Didn't it rain ; Thank you Jesus
[sound recording]. 120 Sacred, 713 DeLuxe, 714 DeLuxe. AR 1184
______. Down on my knees ; Never turn back [sound recording]. SAC 111 Sacred, 709 DeLuxe, 710 DeLuxe. Sacred, [19--]. AR 1175
______. King Jesus ; Canaan land [sound recording]. 3185 DeLuxe, 716 DeLuxe , 715 DeLuxe. [s.l.] : DeLuxe, [19--]. AR 1183.
______. Yes, God is real; Look for me in Heaven [sound recording]. 3179 DeLuxe. 704 DeLuxe. 703 DeLuxe. [s.l.] : DeLuxe, [19--], AR 1179
GospoCentric.
A-1 Swift (Musical group). Tales from the Swift [sound recording]. GCD2135
GospoCentric. Inglewood, Calif.: GospoCentric, Inc. , p1996. ARCD 394
JDI Records
Alaska Mass Choir. Right now God [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI
Records, p2001. ARCD 1472
Baldwin, Chester D. T. and the Baldwin and Music Ministry Mass. Sing it on Sunday morning! [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, [2000?], ARCD 1468
______. Sing it on Sunday morning! [videorecording]. 7-9832-11250-3 JDI Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p1999. ARVT 229
Benedict College Gospel Choir. Say the word! [sound recording]. 798321126027 JDI Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p2001. ARCD 1450
Douroux, Margaret P., and the Heritage Mass Choir. Already done [sound recording], 79832112567 JDI Records. Hollywood, Calif.: JDI Records, c1997. ARCD 1467
______. Already done [videorecording]. Hollywood, Calif.: JDI Records, 1997. ARVT 148
Greater Walters African Methodist Episcopal Zion Choir. (Chicago, Ill.). He can do anything [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p1998. ARCD 1469
Hayden, Woodrow. I know it was the blood [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, [2001?]. Featuring Norman Hutchins & Chester D.T. Baldwin. ARCD 1474
______. I know it was the blood [videorecording]. Pastor Woodrow Hayden and Shiloh. Featuring Norman Hutchins & Chester D.T. Baldwin. 7-9832-11261-3 JDI Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, 2001. ARVT 231
Hutchins, Norman. Battlefield [sound recording] . Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p1999. Accompanied by the South Bay Singers. ARCD 1470
______. Battlefield, the sermon [sound recording] : how to survive an attack from the enemy. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p2002. ARCD 1471
______. Emmanuel [sound recording]. JDI Christmas. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, p2001. ARCD 1473
______. Nobody but you [sound recording]. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records : Distributed by Diamente, pc2001. ARCD 1475
______. Nobody but you [videorecording]. JDI 1263-2 JDI Records, 798321126331 JDI Records. Los Angeles, Calif.: JDI Records, 2002. ARVT 230
Money Records
Hines, James Earle, and the Goodwill Singer. I found something ; The Lord
is on my side [sound recording]. 213 Money. [s.l.] : Money, [195-]. AR 1176
Sacred Records
Hines, James Earle, and the Goodwill Singer. It's only a look ; Everyday will
be Sunday [sound recording]. 130 Sacred,. 132 Sacred. [s.l.] : Sacred, [19--]
AR 1177
______. Precious memories ; After awhile [sound recording]. M-451 Sacred, M-452 Sacred, 1533 DeLuxe, 1532 DeLuxe, [s.l.] : Sacred, [19--], AR 1174
Score Records
Simmons-Akers Trio. Open up the pearly gates ; I want a double portion of
God's love [sound recording]. 5018 Score, [s.l.] : Score, [19--], AR 1182
Specialty Records
Bradford, Alex. Rainbow in the sky [sound recording]. SPCD-7015-2 Specialty.
Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 116
Carr, Wynona. Dragnet for Jesus [sound recording]. SPCD-7016-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 117
The Chosen Gospel Singers. The lifeboat [sound recording]. SPCD-7014-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records : Fantasy (distributor), p1992. ARCD 115
Coates, Dorothy Love, and the Original Gospel Harmonettes. Get on board [sound recording]. SPCD70172 Specialty Records, DIDX012983 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 113
Detroiters and the Golden Echoes. Old time religion [sound recording]. SPCD-7034-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, Fantasy, p1992. ARCD 140
May, Brother Joe. Thunderbolt of the Mid-West [sound recording]. SPCD 7033-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 137.
Meditation Singers. Good news [sound recording]. SPCD 7032-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 139
Pilgrim Travelers. Walking rhythm [sound recording]. SPCD-7030-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 138
Soul Stirrers. Jesus gave me water [sound recording]. SPCD-7031-2 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. Featuring R. H. Harris. ARCD 136
______. Shine on me [sound recording]. SPCD7013-2 Specialty, DIDX013076 Specialty. Berkeley, Calif.: Specialty Records, p1992. ARCD 114
Super Records
Simmons-Akers Trio. Grow closer; Look to the hills [sound recording]. 508
Super. [s.l.]: Super, [1952]. AR 1181
______. He's alright with me; I never knew joy before [sound recording]. 506 Super. [s.l.]: Super, [1949]. AR 1180
CLASS PRESENTATIONS
UCLA DEPARTMENT OF ETHNOMUSICOLOGY
(Video Recordings)
Name of Artist (genre) Date recorded Call Number
Margaret Pleasant Douroux (gospel) 02/11/1993 2002.1 - 190
Margaret Pleasant Douroux (gospel) 11/18/1997 2002.1 - 330
Albert Goodson (gospel) 11/17/1988 2002.1 - 28
Isaiah Jones (gospel) 11/07/1991 2002.1 - 116
Gwendolyn Cooper Lightner (gospel) 03/02/1989 2002.1 - 31
Albert McNeil (spirituals) 03/05/1992 2002.1 - 141
John and Vermya Phillips (gospel) 05/15/2001 2001.1 - 1
Rodena Preston (gospel) 04/25/2000 2002.1 - 423
James Roberson (gospel) 02/12/2004 ??
Evelyn Roberts (spirituals) 11/18/2003 2002.1 - 679
Eugene D. Smallwood (gospel) 10/24/1991 2002.1 - 115
Dave Weston (gospel) 11/21/1991 2002.1 - 117
Don Lee White (church music) 02/27/1992 2002.1 - 138
J. Harrison Wilson (church music) 11/16/1995 2002.1 - 278