O, Glory: The Apostolic Studio Sessions

Rev. Gary Davis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 7, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Genes Records
• ASIN: B000003TL6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,394 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great artist, December 5, 2005

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Eric Alan Holt (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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The Reverend Gary Davis was a genuine product of a world that is gone with the wind, for good and ill. He was a blind bluesman who got saved, became a "Reverend", and produced some tremendous gospel/blues, some of which was recorded after he was "discovered" singing on New York City street corners. Thirty years ago, I had the radio on in Seattle, and 'O Glory' was played. The song stopped me in my tracks, as few ever do, and I have never forgotten that moment, or this remarkable man.

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing, June 20, 2011

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Eric DeVries (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: O, Glory: The Apostolic Studio Sessions (Audio CD)

Gospel Blues is my favorite music genre, and I consider Reverend Gary Davis to be the godfather. However these supposed sessions made at the Apostolic Studio are not his best, despite the glowing review in the liner notes. Many of the songs should be classified as outtakes, with the reverend coughing or talking in the background. I was hoping to get some of his better gospel songs, but Harlem Street Singer is a better choice than this. There is some good harmonica work here, but it not enough to call this quality work.