Recommend Me Some Gospel

[ErikP.Bass]

I’ve gone down a bit of a gospel rabbit hole lately having neglected the genre for the better part of my life. There’s just so much out there, like most things, it can be pretty overwhelming….so I’m asking for folks recommendations (groups, albums, eras, tracks etc.). This track blew me away! You Brought the Sunshine by the Clark Sisters.

 

[Jigmay]

I know very little about gospel, but this video of Kirk Franklin blew me away—the bassist, Matt Ramsey is jaw dropping. Love his tone.

 

[bassdude51]

Also, Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane has done some excellent gospel songs...........of original origin.

 

[g-dude]

I’ve gone down a bit of a gospel rabbit hole lately having neglected the genre for the better part of my life. There’s just so much out there, like most things, it can be pretty overwhelming….so I’m asking for folks recommendations (groups, albums, eras, tracks etc.). This track blew me away! You Brought the Sunshine by the Clark Sisters.

Check out Cory Henry - he’s got wonderful chops.

 

[Funky Ghost]

I'm a massive fan of the genre.

I'll echo the Kirk Franklin suggestion. Stomp is a crackin' good tune!

One of the more interesting, and frankly, amazing gospel co-labs I've seen is this one by U2.

 

[hrodbert696]

Israel Houghton and New Breed?


For gospel bassists, definitely check out Justin Raines and Sharay Reed.

 

[ElectroVibe]

 

[HHudson]

My tastes are a bit "old", but based on your choice for an example of the Clark Sisters, if you haven't already, check out: The Staple Singers (1950's & pre STAX is more traditional), Mahalia Jackson (the later two to also be seen on the 2021 "Summer of Soul" film), Aretha Franklin (Amazing Grace LP & the finally released Film), The Caravans, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is always inspirational, later firmly in Gospel but often danced on the line between Gospel and R&B/RnR closer than many dared at the time.

 

[ElectroVibe]

Bill Gaither weekly TV special has a lot of the joyful gospel. I happened to watch it after a difficult day a few weeks ago and I've been hooked ever since.

 

[tlvernon]

 

[ElectroVibe]

I’ve gone down a bit of a gospel rabbit hole lately having neglected the genre for the better part of my life. There’s just so much out there, like most things, it can be pretty overwhelming….so I’m asking for folks recommendations (groups, albums, eras, tracks etc.). This track blew me away! You Brought the Sunshine by the Clark Sisters.

Great song. I almost missed it in you post.

 

[ErikP.Bass]

Great song. I almost missed it in you post.

@ElectroVibe Glad you didn’t and glad that your post has me back to the thread today listening again. This music is good for the soul!