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Pure Religion and Bad Company

Reverend Gary Davis
Pure Religion and Bad Company A stunning mixture of gospel vocals and deftly played blues and ragtime instrumentals from the guitar playing evangelist. Recordings from 1957 demonstrate Davis's amazing ability to both sing and play with a passion and skill unparalleled. They also contain the first recorded performances of the Davis classics Hesitation Blues and Cocaine Blues. Reverend Gary Davis remains one of America's truly great folk artists. "...[M]andatory listening...the single best source of his passionate singing and playing..." (One of the top five blues releases of 1991) — Pulse!

Track Listing

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Pure Religion Reverend Gary Davis 04:20
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Mountain Jack Reverend Gary Davis 03:32
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Right Now Reverend Gary Davis 02:57
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Buck Dance Reverend Gary Davis 02:52
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Candy Man Reverend Gary Davis 02:34
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Devil's Dream Reverend Gary Davis 01:59
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Moon Goes Down Reverend Gary Davis 04:46
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Cocaine Blues Reverend Gary Davis 02:42
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Runnin' to the Judgement Reverend Gary Davis 03:54
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Hesitation Blues Reverend Gary Davis 03:20
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Bad Company Reverend Gary Davis 03:54
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I Didn't Want to Join the Band Reverend Gary Davis 03:09
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Evening Sun Goes Down Reverend Gary Davis 03:31
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Seven Sisters Reverend Gary Davis 03:00
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My Heart is Fixed Reverend Gary Davis 02:08
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Time is Drawing Near Reverend Gary Davis 02:52
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Crucifixion Reverend Gary Davis 07:49