The Caravans
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Biography
[Edit]During the period stretching from the late '50s to the mid-'60s, the Caravans went unrivaled as the nation's most popular touring gospel group; acclaimed as one of the greatest female acts ever to arrive on the spiritual music front, their fluctuating roster was unparalleled as a launching pad for future superstars — Shirley Caesar, Inez Andrews, Bessie Griffin and James Cleveland were just a few of the ensemble's alumni who later went on to solo fame. The Caravans were formed in Chicago in 1952 by contralto Albertina Walker and other onetime members of the Robert Anderson Singers, among them Ora Lee Hopkins, Elyse Yancey and Nellie Grace Daniels; virtually from the outset, their lineup shifted regularly, but in addition to longtime mainstay Walker, the recordings the group made for the States label between 1952 and 1956 include Griffin, Dorothy Norwood and Cassietta George, who enlisted in 1954. Also present was Cleveland, who not only accompanied the group on piano but also narrated hymns, his relaxed monologues a stark contrast to the fervent group vocals behind him.
By 1956, the Caravans were among the most popular acts in all of gospel music, famed for their uncanny — almost telepathic — teamwork. They moved to Savoy in 1958, where their lineup now included both Andrews and Caesar as well as Dolores Washington; the combination of the young soprano phenom Caesar and the shrieking contralto Andrews was a powerhouse one-two punch, and as the decade drew to a close, the Caravans were the queens of the gospel circuit. Although Andrews had exited by 1962, the group continued to ride high, signing to Vee-Jay to record the LP Seek Ye the Lord. Their Vee-Jay tenure proved their most stable, with a consistent roster of Walker, Caesar, George, Washington, Josephine Howard and pianist James Herndon appearing on all of their output for the label. However, when Caesar exited in 1966 to go solo, the Caravans' run at the top ended, and within months only Walker remained. She set about forming a new edition which included future disco diva Loleatta Holloway, but the venture proved short-lived; Caravans reunion concerts, however, were common in the years to follow.
Title: Where Gospel Meets Soul - The Caravans 1952-62 (CD1)
Artist: The Caravans
Title: Seek Ye the Lord & the Soul of the Caravans (feat. Shirley Caesar)
Artist: The Caravans
Genre: Gospel
Title: Spacey Santa's Space Ship (Remastered) - Single
Artist: The Caravans, Johnny Collins
Genre: Pop
Collections
Title: Gospel Classics & Christian Prayers
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Christmas Highlights
Genre: Gospel, Traditional Pop Music
Title: A Vee-Jay Christmas
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Songs for Thanksgiving
Genre:
Title: Guys and Dolls of the 1950's & 1960's
Genre: Pop
Title: No. 1 Vintage Gospel & Christian Collection
Genre: Gospel
Title: Vintage Gospel, Vol. 2
Genre: Gospel
Title: Vintage Gospel, Vol. 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel the Old Time Way
Genre: Rock
Title: Have a Nutty Christmas
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Christian Gospel Pentecost
Genre:
Title: Gospel Classics
Genre: Gospel
Title: 100 Greatest Gospel Classics
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Gospel Tradition - Classic Field Recordings
Genre: Gospel
Title: Great Gospel Choirs
Genre: Gospel
Title: Vintage Easter Music
Genre: Gospel
Title: Rock n' Roll Danger! '50s Instrumental Killers
Genre: Rock
Title: This Is Rockabilly Clash
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Gypsy Girl
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Rockin' With Raucous - The Early Singles
Genre: Rock
Title: Zorch Factor Three
Genre: Alternative
Title: Zorch Factor Two
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Jesus Is My Savior
Genre: Gospel
Title: Absolutely the Best of Gospel, Vol. 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: Jamboree - Live, Vol. 1
Genre: Rock, Rockabilly
Title: Gospel Pearls
Genre: Gospel
Title: The James Deans Of The Dole Queue
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Christmasbox
Genre: Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Rockabilly Gold
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: More Christmas, With Feeling
Genre:
Title: Great Day Coming (50 Gospel Greats) - Disc One
Genre: Rock
Title: Praise the Lord - The Best of Gospel
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Chorus Vol.1
Genre: World Music
Title: Psychobilly Sampler, Vol. 1
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Psychobilly Sampler Vol. 3
Genre: Rock, Alternative
Title: Thanksgiving Gospel Celebration
Genre:
Title: This Is Rockabilly Clash
Genre: Rock
Title: Divas of Gospel:Reach for the Heavens
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Talk About Jesus. 25 Songs
Genre: Gospel
Title: Great Gospel Hymns & Christian Songs
Genre:
Title: Golden Gospel Memories
Genre: Gospel
Title: Precious Lord Gospel Gold
Genre: Gospel
Title: Absolutely the Best of Gospel, Vol. 4
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Barack Obama Victory (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Soul of Gospel
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Christmasbox
Genre:
Title: Gospel Greats - Classic Songs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Gospel
Title: Black History Month the Soul of Gospel
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Legends
Title: Old Time Religion Gopsel Favorites
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Praises
Genre: Gospel
Title: The Greatest Gospel Album Vol. 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Brunch
Genre: Gospel
Title: Autumn Leaves & Thanksgiving Music
Genre: Jazz
Title: We Sing for Thee - Great Gospel Favorites
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Pearls
Genre: Gospel
Title: Christmas Songs & Carols for Kids
Genre: Kids
Title: The Jewel Records Gospel Story
Genre: Gospel
Title: Easter Gospel Favorites
Genre: Gospel
Title: Gospel Live!
Genre: Gospel
Title: Great Gospel Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Gospel
Title: All About Santa
Genre: Traditional Pop Music
Title: Screaming Gospel Holy Rollers
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: Nelson Mandela - Freedom's Hero
Genre: Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Gospel Legends
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Gospel, Christian Rock, Christian Country Music
