Oh Happy Day!

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Various Artists
Oh Happy Day!

[ EMI Music / CD ]

Release Date: Monday 21 September 2009

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For 'Oh Happy Day', popular artists who love gospel music were paired with some of today's Gospel voices and legendary choirs. The result is an all-star salute to

You don't just hear gospel music - you feel it!

At the heights of its power, this unique art form connects the spirit of the writer, performer and listener with a truth much higher than presents travails. The notes, rhythms, and lyrics paint a picture of the ongoing tale of struggle, persecution, redemption and freedom. Blues, rock and roll, r&b, country and even modern hip hop and rap music have all been influenced by the sound and soul of gospel. It has faced down the bleak days of slavery, depression, violence and fear with a tear in its eye and a promise on its lips.

On 'Oh Happy Day', a wide array of contemporary artists has been paired with some of today's leading gospel voices and legendary choirs. Artists include Jon Bon Jovi, Joss Stone, Al Green, Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville and Queen Latifah, together they explore a batch of gospel standards and main-stream hits that were clearly inspired by the old soulful sound and feel of gospel.

Tracks:

1. Jonny Lang With Fisk Jubilee Singers - I Believe
2. 3 Doors Down With Soul Children Of Chicago - Presence Of The Lord
3. Robert Randolph And The Clark Sisters - Higher Ground
4. Jon Bon Jovi With Washington Youth Choir - Keep The Faith
5. Al Green And Heather Headley - People Get Ready
6. Mavis Staples And Patty Griffin - Waiting For My Child To Come Home
7. Michael McDonald With West Angeles Cogic Mass Choir - Storm Before The Calm
8. Angelique Kidjo - Redemption Song
9. Aaron Neville With Mt. Zion Mass Choir - A Change Is Gonna Come
10. Queen Latifah With Jubilation - Oh Happy Day
11. Joss Stone And Buick Audra - This Little Light Of Mine