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In 2005, the Swedish label
released
, a 24-track sampling of records cut during the years 1930-1960 by the amazing
, a powerhouse Pentecostal singer whose career paralleled those of
and
. Although examples of her work have resurfaced on gospel collections originating from various countries,
appears to have been the first digital-age album devoted exclusively to the works of
. It includes "Now Is the Needy Time" from her first recording session (which took place in December 1930), but somehow omits the most celebrated title from that date, "Stand by Me." Neither does it contain her 1932 rendition of "When the Saints Go Marching In," although the flipside of that popular
record, "Who Is That Knocking?" is on the track list. On later recordings she is backed by vocal groups like
,
, and
. The tune selection, photographs, and historical data make this an uncommonly fine tribute to a ridiculously underappreciated artist. Additional recordings by this remarkable woman (who also recorded as
or Hudmon,
or Brook) will be found on
's
. She also shows up on
and on
. A thorough chronological survey of her complete recorded works has yet to be assembled and placed before the public. ~ arwulf arwulf