Seven Gospel Songs Performed By The Roberta Martin Singers

Emmanuel Jones, Jul 21, 2011

The Roberta Martin Singers

Ride On King Jesus

With the one and ONLY Roberta Martin on Lead
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Here's a comment that was posted to this sound file's discussion thread in 2013 by @ronaldgreer5028:
"The photo is a 1947 photo prior to the passing of Sadie Durrah-Nolan.  TOP: Roberta Martin, Willie Webb and Delois Barrett BOTTOM: Norsalus McKissick, Sadie Durrah Nolan, Bessie Folk and Eugene Smith"

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about the Roberta Martin Singers.

This post showcases seven YouTube videos of songs that are performed by The Roberta Martin Singers.

Click for Part I of this pancocojams series. That post presents an excerpt of an interview of some members of the Roberta Martin Singers by representatives of the Smithsonian Institute.

That post also presents some excerpts of online articles about the influence of Roberta Martin and The Roberta Martin Singers on African American Gospel Music.

The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, religious, and educational purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Roberta Martin and The Roberta Martin Singers for their musical legacy. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/06/roberta-martin-singers-walk-in-jerusalem.html for the 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Roberta Martin Singers - Walk In Jerusalem

Click the tags below for other pancocojams posts that feature The Roberta Martin Singers.

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ADDITIONAL SHOWCASE EXAMPLES

These examples are given in no particular order and are numbered for referencing purposes only.

SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: Only A Look

The Roberta Martin Singers - Topic, Nov 19, 2017

Provided to YouTube by Malaco Records

Only A Look · The Roberta Martin Singers

Twelve Inspirational Songs

℗ 1957 Savoy Records, Inc.

Released on: 1957-01-31

Contributor: Anna Shephard

Main Artist: The Roberta Martin Singers

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3: Roberta Martin Singers - Marching to Zion

direfranchement, Aug 4, 2008

Eugene Smith leading the Roberta Martin Singers in an "old time" call to worship.  Listen for the florid head notes of Delores Barrett in the background.  Definitely my favorite Eugene Smith solo.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4: Roberta Martin Singers- "God Specializes"

Rowoches, Mar 12, 2008

Per request, I have added one of the Roberta Martin Singers' most popular songs: "God Specializes." It's led by Gloria Griffin, who is also the composer.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5: He Knows How Much We Can Bear

Roberta Martin - Topic, May 6, 2020

Provided to YouTube by Malaco Records

He Knows How Much We Can Bear · Roberta Martin

The Unforgettable Voice Of Roberta Martin

℗ 1969 Savoy Records, Inc.

Released on: 1969-01-17

Main  Artist: Roberta Martin

Music  Publisher: Martin Studio of Music

Composer: Roberta Martin

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #6: "Old Ship of Zion" (1949)- The Roberta Martin Singers

JayEm86, May 22, 2008

"Old Ship of Zion", with Norsalus McKissick on lead. Also with: Romance Watson: Baritone; Eugene Smith: Tenor; Bessie Folk: Contralto; Roberta Martin: Contralto, piano; Delois Barrett: Soprano; "Little" Lucy Smith: Organ.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #7: It's Gonna Rain" (1960)- The Roberta Martin Singers

JayEm86, Jan 14, 2011

Eugene Smith leads this upbeat number composed by James Cleveland from 1960.

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