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Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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A groundbreaking 1956 release by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a universally recognized yet often underrated pioneer who laid the foundation for modern rock n roll.First and foremost, her debut release on Mercury Records was also her first album released in the then-new 12-inch LP formata format that remains the industry standard for vinyl albums to this day.Most importantly, *Gospel Train* fully realized Sister Saarps signature fusion of bluesdriven by raw electric guitarand traditional gospel in a sophisticated studio setting, backed by top-tier session musicians, including the vocal quartet Harmonizing Four and other top-tier session musicians, fully bringing out the power of this unique blend in a sophisticated studio environment. These tracks (Up Above My Head Theres Music in the Air, Jericho, 99 Wont Do, and others) vividly demonstrate the power of Sister Sarps musical talent, and her i