Gonna Let It Shine

Gonna Let It Shine

She's a folk legend and an American treasure. Odetta's phenomenal, five-decade-long career has inspired virtually every protest and spiritual singer out there, including a young Bob Dylan. This live recording catches the 74-year-old singer performing a combination of traditional yet obscure Christmas spirituals along with established fare, such as Leadbelly's "Midnight Special"-- all in her inspirational voice and with her solemn yet joyous approach. Accompanied only by piano--and, on three tracks, the gospel harmonies of the Holmes Brothers--Odetta weaves a rich and colorful sonic tapestry, explaining the meaning behind some of the songs, helping the audience more intimately connect with the material. The blend of holiday-themed material such as "Mary Had a Baby," "Poor Little Jesus," and "Ride Up Shepherd" with uplifting gospel classics like "This Little Light of Mine" and "Down by the Riverside" makes for a magnificent hour-long set that is poignant and emotionally stirring, no matter your religious affiliation. Odetta's multioctave range swoops and soars through this material, and her occasional a cappella pieces are tours de force that show the power of the human voice. An album meant not just for Christmas, Gonna Let It Shine is a rousing and moving performance, inspirational any month of the year. --Hal Horowitz
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User Reviews for Gonna Let It Shine

Overall Rating: Star FullStar FullStar FullStar EmptyStar Empty ( 2 reviews )
  1. Star FullStar FullStar FullStar FullStar Empty Posted: 01-19-2009

    If you like Odetta James you are going to love this CD. It has a richness and spiritual quality that you don't find every day.

  2. Star FullStar FullStar EmptyStar EmptyStar Empty Posted: 01-18-2009

    I love her voice, but this particular CD is a little loose, being recorded at a concert. I enjoyed her holiday CD of Spirituals much more and many of the songs are the same, but the Spirituals CD is much smoother.

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Product Specs for Gonna Let It Shine

Artist: Odetta
Number Of Discs: 1
Category: Audio CD
Brand: M.C. Records
Label: M.C. Records
Manufacturer: M.C. Records
Product Group: Music
Release Date: 2005-10-18
Tracks: Intro This Little Light Of Mine Rise Up Shepard Mary Had a Baby What Month Was Jesus Born In Shout For Joy Virgin Mary Had One Son Down By the Riverside Poor Little Jesus Medley: Freedom Trilogy: Oh Freedom/Come & Go With Me/I'm On My Way Somebody Talking About' Jesus Keep On Movin' It On O Jerusalem If Anybody Asks You Midnight Special This Little Light Of Mine

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