Did you know that June is Black Music Month? In 1979
President Jimmy Carter decreed that June would be Black Music Month. President
Barack Obama later named it African-American Music Appreciation Month.
I thought about what artist or song I could post as my first
post celebrating Black Music Month.
First I said: “Well it has to be Aretha, I mean she is the Queen!” Then
I went to digging through music. I came across this beautiful version of “Precious
Lord” with legendary singer Marion Williams and the Father of Gospel Music
Thomas A. Dorsey telling the story of “Precious Lord”.
Most of the legends came from the church and all that soul
came from Gospel music. Gospel music, like Blues and Jazz is a true American
art form. Marion Williams is a singer
that inspired Aretha Franklin, Billy Preston, and Little Richard. That famous “Woo” Little Richard does was him
trying to imitate Marion Williams!
Thomas A. Dorsey wrote "Precious Lord" which has been covered by many artists from all backgrounds.
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