Songs of Devotion
Download links and information about Songs of Devotion by Red Foley, The Jordanaires. This album was released in 1961 and it belongs to Gospel, Country genres. It contains 12 tracks with total duration of 34:21 minutes.
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| Artist: | Red Foley, The Jordanaires |
| Release date: | 1961 |
| Genre: | Gospel, Country |
| Tracks: | 12 |
| Duration: | 34:21 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | I'll Fly Away | 2:39 |
| 2. | The Last Mile of the Way | 2:50 |
| 3. | No Tears in Heaven | 2:35 |
| 4. | Were You There? | 3:02 |
| 5. | This World Is Not My Home | 2:46 |
| 6. | My Soul Walked Through the Darkness | 2:48 |
| 7. | I Just Can't Keep from Cryin' | 2:59 |
| 8. | Lord I'm Coming Home | 2:42 |
| 9. | Only One Step More | 3:46 |
| 10. | Stand By My | 2:25 |
| 11. | Father Along | 3:14 |
| 12. | Life's Railway to Heaven | 2:35 |
Details
[Edit]If you were ever to own just one country gospel album, Songs of Devotion wouldn't be a bad choice. Unquestionably one of the greatest gospel albums ever, it stands as a pure hallelujah to Protestant religiosity in song and to Foley's strength as an interpreter. One of the keys to the album's success is it's carefully considered arrangements. With only a guitar and bass as accompaniment, Foley slows these gospel numbers to an almost complete halt. His deep, affecting voice resonates eerily in the long silences between lines. The backing group, the Jordanaires, are considered one of the finest vocal groups ever and are used here as a sparing counterpoint. The version of "I'll Fly Away" that opens the album does not transcend — it virtually breaks back in upon itself with sorrow. Another beautifully done number, "Life's Railway to Heaven" closes out the record. With a gesture of ironic homage, Smog's Dongs of Sevotion (1999) acknowledged the album's continuing significance and its still potent yearning for a better world.