The Gospel Album

Vern Gosdin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 2001)
• Original Release Date: February 12, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Music Mill
• ASIN: B000059YS4
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,758 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #60 in Music > Indie Music > Christian & Gospel > Gospel

Track Listings

1. Jesus Hold My Hand

2. The Other Side Of Life

3. I'll Fly Away

4. Jesus, Don't Turn Me Away

5. Jesus Hold My Hand [Reprise]

6. If Jesus Comes Tomorrow [What Then]

7. Praying

8. Love Rolled Away The Stone

9. I'm Gonna Be Movin'

10. Impossible Mile

11. Toe To Toe With The Devil

Editorial Reviews

From 1983 to 1986. “The Voice,” Vern Gosdin had a string of hits for the now defunct Compleat label. These records emphasized close harmony and heartache. During this period, Gosdin also cut an extraordinary Gospel album simply called The Gospel Album.

After his time with Compleat, Vern gave the country music world hits such as “Do You Believe Me Now,” “Set ‘Em Up Joe,” “Chiseled In Stone,” “I’m Still Crazy,” and re-cuts of “If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right),” and “Today My World Slipped Away.” But it’s Vern’s Compleat recordings, as exemplified on The Gospel Album, that are arguably his best work.

Music Mill Entertainment has agreed with Vern Gosdin Enterprises/VGM Records to distribute this long unavailable and in-demand piece.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy This CD, April 4, 2001

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John Hodge (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospel Album (Audio CD)

This is a great concept and timeless recording from one of the greatest country singers of all time. It bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary gospel and will appeal to gospel, country and bluegrass followers. Recorded in the early 80's and just recently released on CD, this recording is as fresh and natural as this morning's dew. Shining bright on this recording are the tight bluegrass harmony vocals which pepper up each tune and the slick guitar work of Ray Flacke. An exceptional effort !

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful singing but . . ., June 18, 2004

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Lawyer Man "rolfb8" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gospel Album (Audio CD)

It's great to see this album available on cd. Any fan of Vern Gosdin - which should mean any fan of great country singing - will love hearing the Voice in fine form. However, I found the '80s production to be stiff, almost freeze-dried on some songs. Nevertheless, the lead and harmony singing are so heartfelt and beautiful, and the price is so good, that if you are at all a fan of Vern, this is certainly worth the price.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sweetest strains from "THE VOICE", May 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Gospel Album (Audio CD)

If you were raised on these old-time gospel hymns, then this album is for you. I vividly remember as a small boy singing most of these songs with the congregation in that little country church. But, quite simply, this rendition by Vern Gosdin just can't be matched. He is one of the best vocal artist ever and he really shines on this collection. The more you listen to this album, the better it gets! Truly, a classic!