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Spirit of the Century

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal moments and issues in American history and is an ideal prism through which to trace music, culture, history, and race in America. Spirit of the Century invites readers to follow along the Blind Boys' eight-decade journey together from a segregated trade school, through the rough and tumble indie record game and grinding tour schedule of the golden age of gospel, to starring in an iconic Broadway musical, performing at the White House for three presidents twice, collaborating with Tom Petty, Lou Reed, and Ben Harper, among others, singing the theme song for "The Wire," and winning five Grammys. More than just a story of the Blind Boys' illustrious career, Spirit of the Century also sheds new light on the larger world of African American gospel music, its origins, and the colorful characters at its center. Though there have been several iterations of the group over the decades, Spirit of the Century rounds up all surviving members of the group as contributors to the telling of their own story, and a result, the book offers a unique and intimate perspective on the group's enduring success. Current drummer and road manager Rickie McKinney has been with the group throughout its renaissance, while guitarist Joey Williams, the group's sighted member, has been the eyes of the Blind Boys since 1992. Octogenarian Jimmy Lee Carter has a fascinating history, as a fellow student of the original but deceased Blind Boys Clarence Fountain, George Scott, Olice Thomas, Johnny Fields, J.T. Hutton, and Velma Traylor at the Talladega school. Carter is one of a few performers who have been in both the Blind Boys of Alabama and Mississippi. He fronts the Alabama group today as a classic quartet leader and fiery preacher. Along with extensive interviews of Fountain, these legendary musicians provide this book with the voice, firsthand perspective, and authenticity that bring their story the same inspirational power that you hear in their songs. Thought-provoking, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring, Spirit of the Century is a fascinating and one-of-a-kind read that you won't be able to put down. … (meer)

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1 Jesus Gonna Be Here
Dobro – John Hammond*
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Vocals – Clarence Fountain
Written-By – Tom Waits
4:57
2 No More
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Dobro – John Hammond*
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Lead Vocals – Jimmy Carter (4)
Vocals – Clarence Fountain, George Scott (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
4:46
3 Run On For A Long Time
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Lead Vocals – George Scott (4)
Vocals – Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
3:22
4 Good Religion
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Dobro – John Hammond*
Lead Vocals – George Scott (4), Jimmy Carter (4)
Vocals – Clarence Fountain, Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
2:57
5 Give A Man A Home
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Vocals – Clarence Fountain
Vocals – George Scott (4), Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Ben Harper
3:40
6 Amazing Grace
Arranged By – John Chelew
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar – David Lindley
Electric Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Lead Vocals – Clarence Fountain, George Scott (4)
Vocals – Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
4:24
7 Soldier
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar – John Hammond*
Lead Vocals – Clarence Fountain
Oud – David Lindley
Vocals – George Scott (4), Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
5:07
8 Nobody's Fault But Mine
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Dobro – John Hammond*
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Lead Vocals – Jimmy Carter (4)
Vocals – Clarence Fountain, George Scott (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
2:53
9 Way Down In The Hole
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar – John Hammond*
Electric Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Vocals – Jimmy Carter (4)
Written-By – Tom Waits
3:20
10 Motherless Child
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar – David Lindley
Lead Vocals – Clarence Fountain, George Scott (4), Jimmy Carter (4)
Vocals – Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
4:19
11 Just Wanna See His Face
Acoustic Guitar [Slide] – David Lindley
Double Bass – Danny Thompson
Drums – Michael Jerome
Electric Guitar – John Hammond*
Harmonica – Charlie Musselwhite
Vocals – Clarence Fountain, Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Mick Jagger/Keith Richards*
4:20
12 The Last Time
Arranged By – Chris Goldsmith (3), John Chelew, The Blind Boys Of Alabama
Lead Vocals – Clarence Fountain
Vocals – George Scott (4), Jimmy Carter (4), Joey Williams
Written-By – Traditional
2:55

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An insider history of the Blind Boys of Alabama, the longest running group in American music, and the untold story of their world, written with band members and key musical colleagues. The Blind Boys of Alabama are the quintessential Gospel vocal group, and the longest-running musical institution in America. Their story intersects with pivotal moments and issues in American history and is an ideal prism through which to trace music, culture, history, and race in America. Spirit of the Century invites readers to follow along the Blind Boys' eight-decade journey together from a segregated trade school, through the rough and tumble indie record game and grinding tour schedule of the golden age of gospel, to starring in an iconic Broadway musical, performing at the White House for three presidents twice, collaborating with Tom Petty, Lou Reed, and Ben Harper, among others, singing the theme song for "The Wire," and winning five Grammys. More than just a story of the Blind Boys' illustrious career, Spirit of the Century also sheds new light on the larger world of African American gospel music, its origins, and the colorful characters at its center. Though there have been several iterations of the group over the decades, Spirit of the Century rounds up all surviving members of the group as contributors to the telling of their own story, and a result, the book offers a unique and intimate perspective on the group's enduring success. Current drummer and road manager Rickie McKinney has been with the group throughout its renaissance, while guitarist Joey Williams, the group's sighted member, has been the eyes of the Blind Boys since 1992. Octogenarian Jimmy Lee Carter has a fascinating history, as a fellow student of the original but deceased Blind Boys Clarence Fountain, George Scott, Olice Thomas, Johnny Fields, J.T. Hutton, and Velma Traylor at the Talladega school. Carter is one of a few performers who have been in both the Blind Boys of Alabama and Mississippi. He fronts the Alabama group today as a classic quartet leader and fiery preacher. Along with extensive interviews of Fountain, these legendary musicians provide this book with the voice, firsthand perspective, and authenticity that bring their story the same inspirational power that you hear in their songs. Thought-provoking, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring, Spirit of the Century is a fascinating and one-of-a-kind read that you won't be able to put down.

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