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Track Listings
| 1. Take The High Road (feat. The Oak Ridge Boys) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 2. Jesus, Hold My Hand - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 3. Have Thine Own Way, Lord (feat. Jamey Johnson) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 4. I Was a Burden (feat. Lee Ann Womack) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 5. Can You Give Me A Drink? (feat. Vince Gill) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 6. Family Bible (feat. Willie Nelson) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 7. Jesus Built a Bridge to Heaven - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 8. I Know a Place - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 9. Why Don't You Live So God Can Use You - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 10. Lead Me Home - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 11. Stand by Me - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 12. I Saw The Light (feat. Hank Williams, Jr.) - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
| 13. The Last Mile of the Way - By The Blind Boys Of Alabama |
Editorial Reviews
MUSIC LEGENDS THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA RECORD COUNTRY GOSPEL ALBUM!
Five-time Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama's amazing spirit and soul is celebrated through songs as
they team up with country music royalty to release TAKE THE HIGH ROAD, a powerful new album that explores the deep connections between traditional country and gospel music. Jamey Johnson, currently one of country music's most acclaimed and compelling artists, co-produced the album and performs on it along with guest artists Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Lee Ann Womack and The Oak Ridge Boys. This amazing country roster is further backed by an A-list of top Nashville studio musicians, with the result a stunning and powerful testament to the historic relationship
between these genres.
Five-time Grammy Award winners The Blind Boys of Alabama's amazing spirit and soul is celebrated through songs as
they team up with country music royalty to release TAKE THE HIGH ROAD, a powerful new album that explores the deep connections between traditional country and gospel music. Jamey Johnson, currently one of country music's most acclaimed and compelling artists, co-produced the album and performs on it along with guest artists Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Lee Ann Womack and The Oak Ridge Boys. This amazing country roster is further backed by an A-list of top Nashville studio musicians, with the result a stunning and powerful testament to the historic relationship
between these genres.
The concept for the collaboration started with original Blind Boy Jimmy Carter's longstanding love of country music and his desire to do a traditional country-tinged gospel album. The idea blossomed when the Blind Boys were asked to curate a series of shows, including a country gospel night, at the prestigious Lincoln Center Festival last year, and was further ignited when the band met Johnson at the 2010 Alabama Music Hall of Fame dinner in Birmingham where they asked him to participate in the new album. The result is a remarkable recording of 13 songs, some time-tested and some brand new.
"There wasn't one person who didn't bawl like a baby or bust their heart open at least once," said Johnson in a recent New York Times interview, reflecting upon these historic Nashville sessions. New friendships formed quickly between the
artists, and soulful sounds were crafted out of a shared love of real and authentic spiritual music. Recorded live in just a few days at the old RCA soundstage, this album has the soulful feel of an old-school country-gospel classic.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Rockabilly17
Format:MP3 Music
A friend of mine was playing this in his car yesterday and I got hooked by "I Saw The Light". After playing the whole album, I immediately went out and bought it and have been listening non-stop for the past 9 hours. What an awesome record! Not sure who came up with the idea of mixing country in with Gospel, but it's a great mix here. I'm gonna have to buy more Blind Boys records. Pick this one up!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great follow-up to "Duets" album - this time with Country "partners".
May 25, 2011
Format:Audio CD
I've had this CD for a while now but just getting around to posting the review. I was fortunate enough to see the BBs LIVE last week in a showcase for non-commercial radio folks (the only stations that will probably play the CD). They got great response. (I've seen earlier versions of the BBs over the years - as members die, they are replaced - and the current lineup is as good as any I've seen.
This CD does for country crossover what the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury are doing: Cross-pollinating the music and helping blend the line between genres. It's all good music. It's actually a sequel to 2009's Duets, which had the BBs singing with Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt and Asleep At The Wheel - to name a few . For this album The BBs are joined by Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, The Oak Ridge Boys (who really are "White" Blind Boys of Alabama when you listen with your ears). The songs include gospel standards like "I Saw The Light" but also Muddy Waters' "Why Don't You Love So God Can Use You".
Jimmy Carter is the only Founding Member left in the group (founded in 1939!)
The group won Grammys for four straight years and there is a reson why. Listening to this album will give you the answer.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
This CD does for country crossover what the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury are doing: Cross-pollinating the music and helping blend the line between genres. It's all good music. It's actually a sequel to 2009's Duets, which had the BBs singing with Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt and Asleep At The Wheel - to name a few . For this album The BBs are joined by Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, The Oak Ridge Boys (who really are "White" Blind Boys of Alabama when you listen with your ears). The songs include gospel standards like "I Saw The Light" but also Muddy Waters' "Why Don't You Love So God Can Use You".
Jimmy Carter is the only Founding Member left in the group (founded in 1939!)
The group won Grammys for four straight years and there is a reson why. Listening to this album will give you the answer.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Anton James
Format:Audio CD
The Blind Boys have been making music since the 1930's, but they have unquestionably been at their artistic best during the past decade. No need to mention the five Grammy awards, the number of US presidents they've performed in the White House for, the admiration music fans and musicians alike have for the Blind Boys--just listen to what they've been releasing and that should be enough proof.
"Take The High Road" falls in line with this recent momentum. This time, they pair old-school gospel with Nashville country. Using traditional recording and arranging methods while still putting interesting twists on old (and new) songs, and working with legendary country heroes and fresh Nashville faces, this is a treasure of American music. It's inspiring to find a band in their 70's and 80's who aren't afraid of trying something new; and country music is a decidedly welcome and seemingly perfect change.
Opening up with the title track, backed by the Oak Ridge Boys, "Take The High Road" is a sonic blast of hope and joy. It really sets the pace for the entire record: optimism, salvation, faith.
Co-producer Jamey Johnson's sweet baritone voice supports the old-timey hymn "Have Thine Own Way Lord". The song evokes another world in another time. You feel like you've found yourself in some cozy 1970's church deep in the American South; Johnson summoning the voice of country greats while the Blind Boys pray along as the church choir.
The iconic Willie Nelson with his superstar mouth harp player in tow, Mickey Raphael lace "Family Bible" with some real musical magic, as to be expected. The Blind Boys echo "rock of ages, rock of ages cleft for me"--their reverent response serves as the song's chorus.
No matter what genre they're experimenting with, the Blind Boys are never afraid to get funky, and songs like "Jesus Built A Bridge To Heaven", "Why Don't You Live So God Can Use You", and "Jesus, Hold My Hand" are indelible evidence.
The sweet soul-soaked voice of Blind Boy Ben Moore carries through the solemn prayer "I Know A Place". Moore affirms his rock-solid faith as he gracefully utters "I know, I know, I know, I know for certain..."
The ballads aren't the only shining numbers here, Hank Williams, Jr. leads these septu- and octogenarians through a borderline punk rock version of his father's legendary "I Saw The Light".
"Take The High Road" is an impressive collection of county-gospel tracks that harken back to a time when bands put the music first. And because of this, I know for certain "High Road" will stand up with the best of them for decades to come.
"Take The High Road" falls in line with this recent momentum. This time, they pair old-school gospel with Nashville country. Using traditional recording and arranging methods while still putting interesting twists on old (and new) songs, and working with legendary country heroes and fresh Nashville faces, this is a treasure of American music. It's inspiring to find a band in their 70's and 80's who aren't afraid of trying something new; and country music is a decidedly welcome and seemingly perfect change.
Opening up with the title track, backed by the Oak Ridge Boys, "Take The High Road" is a sonic blast of hope and joy. It really sets the pace for the entire record: optimism, salvation, faith.
Co-producer Jamey Johnson's sweet baritone voice supports the old-timey hymn "Have Thine Own Way Lord". The song evokes another world in another time. You feel like you've found yourself in some cozy 1970's church deep in the American South; Johnson summoning the voice of country greats while the Blind Boys pray along as the church choir.
The iconic Willie Nelson with his superstar mouth harp player in tow, Mickey Raphael lace "Family Bible" with some real musical magic, as to be expected. The Blind Boys echo "rock of ages, rock of ages cleft for me"--their reverent response serves as the song's chorus.
No matter what genre they're experimenting with, the Blind Boys are never afraid to get funky, and songs like "Jesus Built A Bridge To Heaven", "Why Don't You Live So God Can Use You", and "Jesus, Hold My Hand" are indelible evidence.
The sweet soul-soaked voice of Blind Boy Ben Moore carries through the solemn prayer "I Know A Place". Moore affirms his rock-solid faith as he gracefully utters "I know, I know, I know, I know for certain..."
The ballads aren't the only shining numbers here, Hank Williams, Jr. leads these septu- and octogenarians through a borderline punk rock version of his father's legendary "I Saw The Light".
"Take The High Road" is an impressive collection of county-gospel tracks that harken back to a time when bands put the music first. And because of this, I know for certain "High Road" will stand up with the best of them for decades to come.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these guys and this CD!
We heard Blind Boys of Alabama live and loved them. The CD didn't disappoint. Take the High Road and I Know a Place are personal favorites.
Published 19 days ago by Halley Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Take The High Road
This CD songs are great, I play it every day. The songs are what I was looking for.
I let my grandmother listen to it and now she wants one.
I let my grandmother listen to it and now she wants one.
Published 2 months ago by LadyG
4.0 out of 5 stars
old timey
Very much old gospel - you will see where oak ridge boys got their inspiration for some some of their songs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Happy Quilting in NH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music!
This is a great compilation from a talented group. Picked up as a "stocking stuffer" and has been played many times over.
Published 3 months ago by Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was a gift for my husband.
He really loved it. It was perfect gift for him. It had a good quality of sound. It arrived on time without any damage.
Published 4 months ago by Sachiko Kessel
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I had purchased one other album by The Blind Boys of Alabama and I loved it, and I read about the making of this album on their website and thought the description was intriguing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Diane L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
How many ways can you say GREAT!
I purchased this album after hearing them on the Don Imus show a few weeks back. Now I have them at the top of my favorite list. BUY THIS RECORDING!! It will not disappoint.
Published 5 months ago by M. Hulen
5.0 out of 5 stars
anything GODLY will NEVER let Us Down FOREVER
" the Spirit " Album was so full of GOD, But, and However, " high Road ' wrote the book on being of GOD, and GODLY, and far surpasses, just about anything that has come before, and... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Papa Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars
gospel/soul
The latest from the great group that have found new life in the last 10 years. Always great to hear their versions of well known songs.
Published 20 months ago by Denver B. Cornett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Slow burner
Got this cd and it took me a little longer than usual to "get it". They are playing gospel-cpuntry here and when I got over the country part I fell in total love over this cd. Read more
Published 20 months ago by finnbogi marinosson
Listmania!
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