Sister Rosetta Tharpe 78- All Over This World RARE R&R HOF LOOK! Decca 8639

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe astounded audiences with her guitar pyrotechnics and powerful soprano.
America’s first gospel rock star, she paved the way for rock & roll to grip new audiences. Her heartfelt folksiness gave way to her roaring mastery of her trusted Gibson SG, which she wielded on a level that rivaled the best of her contemporaries. Dive into her legacy and wide-ranging influence.
Johnny Cash said she was his favorite singer.
Led Zeppelin. The Grateful Dead
The Staple Singers. Nina Simone. Paul Butterfield. Van Morrison.
– these are a handful of artists who’ve covered Tharpe’s classic blues song “Nobody’s Fault But Mine. “
At the age 23, Tharpe signed with Decca Records, receiving second billing to famed band leader Cab Calloway. Her break out in 1938 came with the release of her first single – “Rock Me” – the first ever gospel session recorded at Decca. Songs “That’s All” and “The Lonesome Road” followed her successful release. These recordings exemplified Sister Rosetta’s early sound – stirring gospel vocals accompanied by her exhilarating resonator guitar. Following these recordings, Sister Rosetta became a sensation – even though her mixture of gospel lyrics with secular music stirred controversy.
Its been claimed that she was the influence for Rock. This is historic and a (nearly) impossible to find NM Decca 10" which only recently was discovered. Don't miss this important recording! Sister Tharp is at the highest priced album currently listed on thEbay for good reason.
Company
Matrix No.
Take Number
Date
Title/Artist
Decca
70852
A
6/10/1942
What He done for me / Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Decca
70854
A
6/10/1942
All over this world / Sister Rosetta Tharpe
78RPM - Sister Rosetta Tharpe What He Done For Me w/guitar Blues R&R.
8639 A
70852
Discography of American Historical Recordings
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