If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings

When young John Cohen went to the home of Reverend Gary Davis in early 1953, Cohen could not have known the importance of the recordings he made. These historic recordings of the Reverend predate his seminal albums and feature Davis singing with his wife and another preacher, a rarity among Davis recordings. The 18 tracks provide a window into the world of this blind preacher caught between the blues and the church. Fans of Davis's work will find theese recordings to be a revelation, as a full ten songs were never recorded again and cannot be heard elsewhere.

Track Listing

101	If I Had My Way	Reverend Gary Davis	04:46
102	If the Lord Be for You	Reverend Gary Davis	03:45
103	Twelve Gates to the City	Reverend Gary Davis	03:56
104	You Got to Move	Reverend Gary Davis	04:17
105	We Are the Heavenly Father's Children	Reverend Gary Davis	03:26
106	A Friend like Lonely Jesus	Reverend Gary Davis	04:25
107	Get Right Church	Reverend Gary Davis	02:26
108	Marine Band	Reverend Gary Davis	02:50
109	Shine on Me	Reverend Gary Davis	03:01
110	There’s Destruction on This Land	Reverend Gary Davis	05:23
111	He Stole Away	Reverend Gary Davis	02:41
112	The Uncloudy Day	Reverend Gary Davis	04:12
113	Say No to the Devil	Reverend Gary Davis	03:20
114	I Belong to the Band	Reverend Gary Davis	04:00
115	Give Me a Heart to Love	Reverend Gary Davis	02:24
116	He Never Has Left Me Alone	Reverend Gary Davis	02:55
117	Got on My Traveling Shoes	Reverend Gary Davis	03:06
118	Civil War Parade	Reverend Gary Davis	05:26