Cleveland, James
The King Of Gospel, The Early Years 1951-1962
"If gospel music was a corporation and not a music genre, James Cleveland would have been its big boss. He was certainly Americas greatest gospel music star, and he reigned over the circuit for almost 40 years. He fostered the mass choir boom that is so popular today, and instigated such major events as Aretha Franklins "Amazing Grace" album (a worldwide best-seller). This selection of Clevelands best recordings finally highlights the work of a great musician about whom we know too little. Jean BUZELIN"