Last show we presented an overview of Thomas A. Dorsey’s early years, explaining his transition from ‘hokum’ blues to gospel music. With this show, we cover a few more details of his life story, but we mostly focus on artist’s recordings that halped to make Thomas A. Dorsey the single most important figure in the genre of Gospel music.                   

Featured tracks include:

It’s a Highway to Heaven – Thomas A. Dorsey and Alex Bradford

I’m Going to Live the Life I Sing About – Mahalia Jackson

What Could I do if It Wasn’t for the Lord – Thomas A. Dorsey and Marion Williams

Thy Servant’s Prayer- Thomas A. Dorsey and R.H. Harris

Hide Me in Thy Bosom – The Dixie Hummingbirds

Rock Me – Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Peace in the Valley – Elvis Presley

Peace in the Valley – Sam Cooke

Search Me Lord – Brother Joe May

The Old Ship of Zion – Roberta Martin Singers

The Lord Will Make a Way – Al Green

Highway to Heaven (reprise) – Al Green