Upcoming: TL Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir - Like A Ship... (Without A Sail) CD/2LP+7" (LIGHT IN THE ATTIC)
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Chicago pastor and activist T.L. Barrett’s rare gospel soul classic Like A Ship… (Without A Sail) is finally receiving a much-needed reissue. Long revered by record collectors, this album remains one of the holy grails of gospel soul. Self-released in 1971, Like A Ship was the result of Barrett channeling his passion for music, a determination to keep children off the streets, and his charismatic preaching (which attracted the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire and Donny Hathaway to his sermons at Mount Zion Baptist Church) into the production of the album, a project bolstered by the saxophonist and arranger Gene Barge of the famed Chess Records, and backed by a cast of players that included Richard Evans, Phil Upchurch and the rapturous vocals of the Youth For Christ Choir. Like A Ship is filled with sanctified grooves and spiritual praise delivered with a righteous, infectious chorus.
Tracklist with Soundclips: (click for audio samples)
1. Like A Ship 2. Wonderful 3. It's Me O Lord 4. Ever Since 5. Nobody Knows 6. Joyful Noise 7. Medley 8. Blessed Quietness 9. Jingle Bells Pt. 1 (Bonus Track) 10. Jingle Bells Pt. 2 (Bonus Track) 11. These Are The Words (Bonus Track)
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