First in our series devoted to the early pioneers of black vocal group harmony - 'The Road to Doowop' - devoted to the pop and gospel orientated groups who paved the way for the doowop explosion of the 50's. The Golden Gate Quartet were one of the earliest groups on record and their close harmony style was hugely popular in the 30's and 40's when they enjoyed several hits with wartime protest and religious songs. Tracks include; 'Stalin Wasn't Stallin', 'Coming In On A Wing And A Prayer', 'Jezebel', 'Time's Windin' Up', 'Noah'.

Track Listing

• Golden Gate Gospel Train
• Jonah In The Whale
• Go Where I Send The
• Sampson
• Massas In The Cold Cold Ground
• Preacher & The Bear
• Noah
• Our Father
• Job
• Rock My Soul
• Stalin Wasn't Stallin
• Jezebel
• Dip Your Fingers In The Water
• He Never Said A Mumblin' Word
• Didn't It Rain
• The Sun Didn't Shine
• Anyhow
• Blind Barnabas
• Comin' In On A Wing & A Prayer
• Times Windin' Up

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Gospel

Release Date: 11/08/11

UPC: 824046517328