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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
"Oh Happy Day" is a joy
By J. Boyd
I could do without the Jon Bon Jovi track, but this whole album is a delight. It finds a good balance between diversity of style and arrangements, without splintering into a million pieces. And the material deserves it.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Make a Joyful Noise, for I Can't Set Down!!
By D. Corl
This CD is simply a heck of a lot of fun. I remember when "Oh Happy Day" first hit the charts in the late 60s, and recall that Edwin Hawkins and crew caught a lot of flack from area church officials for performing in secular venues, not to mention that there were petitions to rock stations not to play the song, since, evidently, sacred songs should not be contaminated by association with such devil's music.
But my, how the times have changed!! God is not dead (as was touted back then in that famous slogan ripped off from Nietzsche), the devil does not have a monoploy on good tunes (he never did--read the psalms) nor rhythms (not to mention the rich, moving, even sensuous voices), and genre-melding is no longer the no-no it once was. Even if you're not a gospel fan, this compilation will have you tapping your feet at the very least, especially if you enjoy classic soul and R&B. Smart, sassy arrangements, songs of verve and hope, and a well-paced sequence makes this CD a winner. I want MORE!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
This album is great
By Music Lover
I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this album was wonderful. The diversity of groups and sounds in incredible. I loved every single cut and recommended it hightly. Think Michael McDonald or Aaron Neville or even Jon Bon Jovi singing with a gospel choir. My new favorite cd.
Oh Happy Day Oh Happy Day Various
Product Details
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Product Description
CD Oh Happy Day by VariousTrack Listing
- I Believe
- Presence of the Lord
- Higher Ground
- Keep the Faith
- People Get Ready
- Waiting for My Child to Come Home
- Storm Before the Calm
- Redemption Song
- A Change Is Gonna Come
- Oh Happy Day
- This Little Light of Mine
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3529 in Music
- Published on: 2009-10-01
- Released on: 2009-10-06
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .21 pounds
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
"Oh Happy Day" is a joy By J. Boyd
I could do without the Jon Bon Jovi track, but this whole album is a delight. It finds a good balance between diversity of style and arrangements, without splintering into a million pieces. And the material deserves it.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Make a Joyful Noise, for I Can't Set Down!! By D. Corl
This CD is simply a heck of a lot of fun. I remember when "Oh Happy Day" first hit the charts in the late 60s, and recall that Edwin Hawkins and crew caught a lot of flack from area church officials for performing in secular venues, not to mention that there were petitions to rock stations not to play the song, since, evidently, sacred songs should not be contaminated by association with such devil's music.
But my, how the times have changed!! God is not dead (as was touted back then in that famous slogan ripped off from Nietzsche), the devil does not have a monoploy on good tunes (he never did--read the psalms) nor rhythms (not to mention the rich, moving, even sensuous voices), and genre-melding is no longer the no-no it once was. Even if you're not a gospel fan, this compilation will have you tapping your feet at the very least, especially if you enjoy classic soul and R&B. Smart, sassy arrangements, songs of verve and hope, and a well-paced sequence makes this CD a winner. I want MORE!!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
This album is great By Music Lover
I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this album was wonderful. The diversity of groups and sounds in incredible. I loved every single cut and recommended it hightly. Think Michael McDonald or Aaron Neville or even Jon Bon Jovi singing with a gospel choir. My new favorite cd.
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