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I Want To Go Home To See My Lord

  • I Want To Go Home To See My Lord

    Bessemer, Alabama is near Birmingham, the epicenter of black Gospel singing in the 20s and 30s.

    The Bessemer Sunset Four: Dave Brown, lead vocal;Sam Riley, tenor vocal; Wash Ivey, baritone vocal; Pat Gaines, bass vocal.

    Atlanta GA 11/16/30 Vocalion 1650

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