The Caravans - Where Gospel Meets Soul - The Caravans 1952-62 (2022)

The Caravans were a gospel vocal group who originated in Chicago in the late 1940s as the Robert Anderson Singers and The Robert Anderson Gospel Caravan, and evolved to begin recording as The Caravans in 1952, becoming hugely popular and immensely respected, as well as extremely influential. As much as any other group, they incorporated the styles which formed the backbone of the secular soul music which became popular during the 1960s. The group’s line-ups over the next decade included some of the most noted singers of the era, including Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Denise Norwood, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, Johneron Davis, Delores Washington and others, on occasion also including Rev. James Cleveland. This great-value 56-track 2-CD collection features most of the A and B sides of their releases on the States and Gospel labels during this era, many of which were also included on their album releases during these years as well. Their music retained its intensity and integrity in the gospel arena, featuring many traditional songs and spirituals alongside some fine new gospel compositions, including some composed within the group, while taking their distinctive brand of gospel firmly into more contemporary soul territory, making for an exciting and joyous showcase for their talents.
Tracklist
CD1

01. The Caravans - Think Of His Goodness
02. The Caravans - Tell The Angels
03. The Caravans - Stranger Of Galilee
04. The Caravans - Count Your Blessings
05. The Caravans - Get Away Jordan
06. The Caravans - He'll Be There
07. The Caravans - God Is Good To Me
08. The Caravans - Blessed Assurance
09. The Caravans - Why Should I Worry
10. The Caravans - On My Way Home
11. The Caravans - I Know The Lord Will Make A Way
12. The Caravans - What A Friend We Have In Jesus
13. The Caravans - The Angels Keep Watching
14. The Caravans - Since I Met Jesus
15. The Caravans - Blessed And Brought Up By The Lord
16. The Caravans - Jesus Is A Rock
17. The Caravans - Witness
18. The Caravans - Let Us Run
19. The Caravans - What Kind Of Man Is This
20. The Caravans - The Man Jesus
21. The Caravans - Old Time Religion
22. The Caravans - The Solid Rock
23. The Caravans - Wait For Me
24. The Caravans - Tell Him What You Want
25. The Caravans - None But The Righteous
26. The Caravans - Onward Christian Soldiers

CD2

01. The Caravans - Crucifixion
02. The Caravans - Come On Jesus
03. The Caravans - You Can't Beat God's Giving
04. The Caravans - I'm Willing
05. The Caravans - I'm Not Tired Yet
06. The Caravans - Mary, Don't You Weep
07. The Caravans - Lord Keep Me Day By Day
08. The Caravans - Your Friend
09. The Caravans - He Won't Deny Me
10. The Caravans - Swing Low Sweet Chariot
11. The Famous Caravans - Mercy Lord
12. The Famous Caravans - Show Me The Way
13. The Famous Caravans - They Didn't Believe In Me
14. The Caravans - God Can Do Anything
15. The Caravans - Hold To God, I'm Changing Hands
16. The Caravans - The Rough Side Of The Mountain
17. The Caravans - Hear Ye The Word
18. The Caravans - Make It In
19. The Caravans - Hallelujah It's Done
20. The Caravans - I Won't Be Back
21. The Caravans - Remember Me Oh Lord
22. The Caravans - Jesus I'll Never Forget You
23. The Caravans - See How The Lord Has Kept Me