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Sun is Going Down

Rev. Gary Davis
Sun is Going Down

The blind folk, gospel and blues musician made it to New York from South Carolina and made a name for himself as the "Harlem Street Singer." A Baptist minister and a teacher, Gary Davis was also an accomplished and influential vocalist, guitarist, and harmonica player. He was seventy years old at the time of this recording. "We Are the Heavenly Father’s Children" is remastered and re-released on If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings(SFW40123).

Track Listing

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Sun is Going Down Reverend Gary Davis 05:22  
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Oh, What a Beautiful City (Twelve Gates to the City) Reverend Gary Davis 04:35  
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Morning Train Reverend Gary Davis 04:00  
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Fast Stepping Time Reverend Gary Davis 04:17  
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Birdshead Special Reverend Gary Davis 05:02  
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Long John Reverend Gary Davis 04:56  
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God's Unchanging Hand Reverend Gary Davis 04:17  
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We Are the Heavenly Father's Children Reverend Gary Davis 05:20