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God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions
Ann-Margret
God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel
 
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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...  more »

     
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All Artists: Ann-Margret
Title: God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Art Greenhaw
Release Date: 3/9/2004
Genres: Pop, Christian & Gospel
Style: Southern
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 663525702424

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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.

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Feel the spirit
Alejandra Vernon | Long Beach, California | 12/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"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.

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It will lull you to sleep!
Dr. L | New York City, NY United States | 07/04/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"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."