God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions

About the Artist
Ann-Margret is one of the world's most popular and acclaimed actresses, singers, and dancers. The Jordanaires are one of the world's top vocal groups and the most recognized vocal backing group. The Light Crust Doughboys are originators and masters of the western swing and rockabilly music styles. James Blackwood is perhaps the most recognized gospel singer of our times and named "gospel singer of the century" in publications.

Product Description:
The compelling voice, personality, and mystique of superstar Ann-Margret is showcased on gospel and inspirational songs in this, Ann-Margret's first-ever gospel music album. Her celebrated singing style is blended with the top gospel music interpreters in their field, The Jordanaires, The Light Crust Doughboys, and James Blackwood, resulting in an incredibly moving and dynamic sound featuring soaring gospel quartet harmonies and sensational country, rockabilly, and folk music instrumentation.

God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions,Ann-Margret,Art Greenhaw,Country,Gospel,Gospel/Christian Music,Oldies,Pop

Average customer rating: It will lull you to sleep! not my cup of tea feel the spirit Great Gospel Songs---Great Ann-Margret! Ann Margaret is great, but doesn't save this project

God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions Ann-Margret Manufacturer: Art Greenhaw ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ann-Margret's Christmas Carol Collection Viva La Vivacious Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Bachelor's Paradise / On the Way Up ASIN: B00005QDSP Release Date: 2001-09-28

Tracks:

1. Sending Me You
2. The High Road
3. He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
4. Keep Looking Up
5. Peace In The Valley
6. Low Singing Bass
7. I Am A Pilgrim
8. Carry My Boat
9. In The Garden
10. Looking Through A Stained Glass Darkly
11. God's Silver Soldiers
12. The Hallelujah Yodel Lady

Album Description

The compelling voice, personality, and mystique of superstar Ann-Margret is showcased on gospel and inspirational songs in this, Ann-Margret's first-ever gospel music album. Her celebrated singing style is blended with the top gospel music interpreters in their field, The Jordanaires, The Light Crust Doughboys, and James Blackwood, resulting in an incredibly moving and dynamic sound featuring soaring gospel quartet harmonies and sensational country, rockabilly, and folk music instrumentation.

Customer Reviews:

It will lull you to sleep!.......2007-07-04

Ann Margret sounds like an angel on this excellent recording of gospal music. I fell in love with her Christmas CD and just purchased this. Great inspirational songs and great arrangements make this a must cd for Ann Margret fans.

not my cup of tea.......2005-08-04

Since I have everything a.m. has recoreded I was suprised to find I had missed this one. Unfort i could live without this one. Songs are outdated and the arrangements are too cheesy.

feel the spirit.......2004-12-25

Ann-Margret's depth and sensitivity have rarely truly been recognized, and Hollywood has not done her justice; I've admired her for decades, and it's a pleasure to hear this CD with the fruit of her collaboration with Art Greenhaw, who produced the album, wrote eight of the twelve songs (some specifically for Ann-Margret), plays bass guitar, piano and percussion with his Light Crusty Doughboys, and sings lead in"Peace in the Valley".
Ann-Margret sings on seven tracks as lead with her warm, sweet voice, and with Art on two. Art has a deep, rich voice that has a gorgeous tone, and his songs are full of wisdom and truth; "The High Road" should be framed and read as a daily reminder for common sense and good living.

Others who make this CD a spirit-filled experience are The Jordanaires (Ray Walker co-wrote with Art and sings lead in the marvelous '50s flavored "God's Silver Soldiers") and James Blackwood, who sings "I Am a Pilgrim" and joins Art in "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands".
The rest of the Light Crusty Doughboys are guitarist Jerry Elliott, who sings lead on "In the Garden", Bill Simmons on keyboards (I'm a big fan of Bill's feisty, masterful piano playing), John Walden and Jim Baker on those terrific fiddles, and the wonderful Marvin "Smokey" Montgomery on banjo, guitar and vibes.

The sound is excellent, the foldout insert includes recording info, the lyrics for 7 of Art's songs, photos, and liner notes by Art. Total playing time is 39'03.
Also highly recommended is "Always Hear the Harmony", the album Art recorded with Engelbert Humperdinck, which is top-notch, uplifting, soulful gospel music.

Great Gospel Songs---Great Ann-Margret!.......2004-01-12

This is one of the greatest country gospel CDs of all time, great songs, great stylistic vocal interpretations by Ann-Margret, perfect backing and accompaniment by The Jordanaires and The Light Crust Doughboys. Evidently the world and the music industry think this is one of the albums of the year, since it was awarded Grammy and Dove Nominations for best album in its field. If any Ann-Margret fans who only desire that she sing lounge music will stick to reviewing what they know about, then new fans will get a much more realistic view of the wide-ranging talents of one of the female pop singers of the century: Ann-Margret! Check out all the awards received by this ground-breaking album!

Ann Margaret is great, but doesn't save this project.......2003-12-01

I love ann Margaret, she's a lounge singer legend, however I'd rather hear her sing the lounge classic "13 Men". Gospel music should be sung by Roy Rogers & Dale evans, Ann should be singing Cole Porter and Gershwin, better luck next time, Ann baby...

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God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions Ann-Margret Manufacturer: Art Greenhaw ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B0001EPX3E Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

1. Sending Me You - Ann-Margret
2. High Road - Ann-Margret
3. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands - James Blackwood, Art Greenhaw
4. Keep Looking Up - Ann-Margret
5. Peace in the Valley - Art Greenhaw
6. Low Singing Bass - Ann-Margret, Art Greenhaw
7. I Am a Pilgrim - James Blackwood
8. Carry My Boat - Ann-Margret
9. In the Garden - Jerry Elliott
10. Looking Through a Stained Glass Darkly - Ann-Margret
11. God's Silver Soldiers - Ray C. Walker
12. Hallelujah Yodel Lady - Ann-Margret, Art Greenhaw

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