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Give Your Hands to Struggle

Bernice Johnson Reagon

Reagon's strengths as a songwriter, singer, and composer are reflected in this collection of songs performed with powerful layered harmonies. Includes the full-length version of Freedom in the Air and the previously unreleased We've Come a Long Way to Be Together. 43 minutes, informative 36-page booklet. 1975 Paredon Records reissue. "A fervent fusion of Black gospel and politics." — Goldmine

Track Listing

101	We've Come a Long Way to Be Together	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:49
102	There's a New World Coming	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:37
103	Room in the Circle	Bernice Johnson Reagon	04:37
104	Old Ship of Zion	Bernice Johnson Reagon	05:02
105	Why Did They Take Us Away?	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:14
106	In My Hands	Bernice Johnson Reagon	07:07
107	Joan Little	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:25
108	They are Falling All Around Me	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:17
109	Freedom in the Air	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:19
110	I Won't Crumble with You If You Fall	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:06
111	Had, Took, Misled	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:27
112	Give Your Hands to Struggle	Bernice Johnson Reagon	03:59