Deep River

Blind Boys of Alabama | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 1992)
• Original Release Date: November 10, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nonesuch
• ASIN: B000005IVB
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,250 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Christian music by the 5 blind boys of Alabama

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I get a witness!, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Deep River (Audio CD)

1992's "Deep River" was a watershed of sorts for the Blind Boys; the support of a major label, terrific keyboards and production from legendary Stax sessionman Booker T. Jones, fine bass playing from James Jamerson Jr. (yes, son of the famed Motown session bassist of the '60s), and top-drawer material from Bob Dylan and others. At the end of the day, though, it's the Blind Boys themselves who deliver the goods, making "Deep River" one of the finest gospel albums of the '90s. Make no mistake--this isn't contemporary Christian pop in any way, shape, or form. "Deep River" is hardcore southern gospel of the old school: lots of shoutin', lots of testifyin', an in-the-pocket rhythm section, those deep, soulful harmonies, and the unbelievable power of lead vocalist Clarence Fountain; imitated by many and matched by none. I've had the album since it was released and it's one a short list of albums that I always reach for when I'm down, particular favorites being "God Said It," "Down On Bended Knee," "I'm Getting Better All the Time," and the version of that old staple "Just a Closer Walk With Thee." From start to finish "Deep River" will move the feet and feed the soul of even the most hardened agnostic.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lord have moicy!, December 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Deep River (Audio CD)

The Five Blind Boys "wrecked the house" during a concert in Melbourne a few years back with a song called "Look Where He Brought Me From". It was an amazing experience that left the most secular audience members shouting "Hallelujah!" from the back stalls.

This song alone warrants a five star rating for Deep River. Throw in the catchy "Brother Moses", the soul n' roll of "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" and the bluesy "Reminiscing" and you've got one of the best Blind Boys' releases for a good number of years.

Nothing else picks me up and leaves me up there like Deep River. They asked for a witness, now they've got one.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritually moving !, February 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Deep River (Audio CD)

I have always enjoyed the Five Blind boys of Alabama. It was refreshing to hear that they haven't lost what some called,The old time religion!"