Our Gospel series continues with a review of one of the most famous and prestigious post war gospel labels ' Peacock Records. Based in Dallas, the label was one of the first to openly promote Gospel music like R&B and reaped rewards for many years to come. They were also one of the first companies to promote Gospel as a commercial and popular genre and not purely as a religious medium. These are the labels first releases and have never been available on CD before, in fact some tracks have never been heard since their original release on 78. The series also neatly dovetails with our earlier releases, 'Texas Blues' Vols 1, 2 & 3 (ACMCD 4003/4/5) and demonstrate Texas' importance in the development of American music and culture.

Track Listing

• The Christland Singers - I Know My Jesus Is The Light
• The Christland Singers - Let Me Tell You About Jesus
• The Christland Singers - In A Few More Days
• The Christland Singers - Peace In The Land
• Southern Wonders - Come On Over Here
• Southern Wonders - Who Is That Knocking
• Southern Wonders - Gambling Man
• Southern Wonders - This Is The Rest For The Weary
• Gospel Tone Singers - Rest From My Labour
• Gospel Tone Singers - Speak To Me Jesus
• Swanee Spiritual Singers - God Spoke To Me One Day
• Swanee Spiritual Singers - Let Us Stand On The Rock
• Golden Harp Gospel Singers - Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown Part One
• Golden Harp Gospel Singers - Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown Part Two
• Golden Harp Gospel Singers - Calling Jesus, My Rock
• Golden Harp Gospel Singers - I'll Make It Somehow
• The Stars Of Hope - I Just Cant Keep From Crying
• The Stars Of Hope - I Want To Be More Like Jesus
• The Stars Of Hope - Where Shall I Go
• The Stars Of Hope - You Better Mind
• Gospel Travellers - God's Chariot Part One
• Gospel Travellers - God's Chariot Part Two
• Wilson & Watson Singers - After Awhile
• Wilson & Watson Singers - Keep The Fire Burning In Me

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Gospel

Release Date: 11/08/11

UPC: 824046420925