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Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, Anonymous, Richard McNemar, Clarissa Jacobs, Ann Lee, Shaker Traditional, Jane Sutton, Paulina Springer, Joseph Brackett - Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals

Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, Anonymous, Richard McNemar, Clarissa Jacobs, Ann Lee, Shaker Traditional, Jane Sutton, Paulina Springer, Joseph Brackett - Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals

Band: Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, Anonymous, Richard McNemar, Clarissa Jacobs, Ann Lee, Shaker Traditional, Jane Sutton, Paulina Springer, Joseph Brackett Title: Simple Gifts: Shaker Chants and Spirituals Rating: Release Date: 05 September, 1995 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Come Life, Shaker Life 2: In Yonder Valley 3: Virgins Clothed In A Clean White Garment 4: Mother 5: Father James' Song 6: Followers Of The Lamb 7: Mother Ann's Song 8: I Have A Soul To Be Saved Or Lost 9: Heavenly Comfort 10: A Companion To Stiff 11: Pinch'd Up, Nip'd Up 12: I Will Fight And Never Slack 13: Celestial Choir 14: Holy Angel 15: The Lark 16: Nightingale's Song 17: Holy Order Song 18: Learned Of Angel 19: Laughing John's Interrogatory 20: I'll Beat My Drum As I March Along 21: Mother's Warning 22: The Solemn Bell 23: Mother's Cup of Tribulation 24: Sad Days 25: Encouragement 26: Verdant Valley 27: In Yonder Valley (Reprise) 28: Solemn Song 29: Turn To The Right 30: O Will You Sing Another Song 31: The Spiritual Sailor 32: Mother Has Come 33: Holy Mother's Protecting Chain 34: Simple Gifts

Editoral Review Many more of these wonderful tunes were recalled from memory by the community's few resident Shakers--and Cohen and his ensemble, joined by several Shaker singers, made this recording, which deserves to be heard by everyone who loves songs and singing. Joel Cohen spent countless days in the library at the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake, Maine, transcribing dozens of tunes from among thousands of archived chants and spirituals. --David Vernier .. You can see a complete list of all Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, Anonymous, Richard McNemar, Clarissa Jacobs, Ann Lee, Shaker Traditional, Jane Sutton, Paulina Springer, Joseph Brackett discography, or go back to the Issachar Bates, James Whittaker, Anonymous, Richard McNemar, Clarissa Jacobs, Ann Lee, Shaker Traditional, Jane Sutton, Paulina Springer, Joseph Brackett tabs