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| 1. Shall We Gather At The River/Will The Circle '...' |
| 2. Precious Memories |
| 3. The Old Rugged Cross/Near The Cross |
| 4. When They Ring The Golden Bell/In The Sweet....... |
| 5. We're Marching To Zion/When The Saints Go... |
| 6. Sweet Hour Of Prayer/What A Friend We Have In .... |
| 7. How Great Thou Art |
| 8. Sweet Prospect/ I Am Bound For The Promised Land |
| 9. Amazing Grace/Grace Greater Than All Our Sin |
| 10. I Love To Tell The Story |
| 11. Wayfaring Stranger |
| 12. Softly And Tenderly/I Surrender All/Pass Me Not |
| 13. Whispering Hope |
| 14. When We All Get To Heaven/We'll Understand It's... |
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25 homespun hymns from one of America's best-loved actors (and no stranger to the recording studio-remember What It Was, Was Football ?). Includes Shall We Gather at the River; Will the Circle Be Unbroken; The Old Rugged Cross; When the Saints Go Marching In; How Great Thou Art , and more.
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By C. Hill
Format:Audio CD
As a member of a musical family (even my detective in TDA sings) that still gathers at the piano to sing many favorite songs, including the good ol' hymns of yesteryear, I love Andy's CDs. When I need a lift, I pop one into the CD player...car or home...and sing away. They're great to use for family get-togethers when there's no piano handy. Andy's background musicians are also superb. I cherish Andy's CDs that I own. Keep singin' and recordin', Andy! We can feel your sincerity in each number.
Format:Audio CD
In his golden years, Andy Griffith has bestowed a tremendous gift upon us in his "I Love To Tell The Story" collection. I've heard critics complain that he does not offer the slick polish of a young man's voice, but I wouldn't trade the sincere feeling and heart-touching depth Andy Griffith can put across for anything. There's a lifetime of warmth that resonates through his voice in these beautiful old songs. Creating such meaning with voice comes from time spent living. Listening makes me wish I'd grown up in his part of the south. This is my second of Andy's CD's, the first was The Christmas Guest (truly superb - a must have). I Love To Tell The Story arrived only a few days ago but has already logged many hours playing. If I had to choose favorites on this cd, (two of them tied for absolute favorite) they would be (1A) Precious Memories: gentle sweet and peaceful (1B) Sweet Prospect: both tenderly reverent and compelling; makes an excellent showcase for the gentle power of Andy's classical trained voice. (2) Softly and Tenderly: lovely, heartfelt and moving (3) How Great Thou Art: like listening to his sincere private conversation with his maker (4) Amazing Grace: stirring rendition. All together it is a beautiful collection, well executed, classically. This is not flash, this is substance. This will be in my collection always, played often.
Format:Audio CD
Hymn-singing doesn't get much better than this. Andy Griffith, who has entertained audiences for decades, proves once more to be an engaging, thoroughly enjoyable performer.
The arrangements give vocal and instrumental support but never overpower Griffith's honest and straight-forward delivery or detract from the simplicity of these traditional tunes.
Actually, I was amazed at how good Griffith sounded. This is not a young man. Yet, his voice sounds remarkably fresh. His rhythm and pitch are exemplary and his vibrato and general tone are amazingly smooth and even throughout his range. Even more important, he delivers the text clearly.
The hymn choices and combinations are excellent. All are standards and should be familiar to anyone who grew up in a Southern church. I was particularly tickled with the combination of "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "What a Friend we have in Jesus" -- the first two hymns I ever learned to play. From the vigorous "Shall We Gather at the River/Will the Circle be Unbroken" combination to the reflective "Wayfaring Stranger" this is a tour de force from a great performer.
If you like the inspiration of hymns, this is one for you. (And if you like this, you will also probably like Griffith's Christmas album "Christmas Guest" -- available September 2003.)
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I can't recommend it enough!
In this wonderful CD, acting legend and singer Andy Griffith (b.1926) sings a selection of the hymns that have inspired him throughout his life. Few know that Mr. Read more
Published on Sep 15 2003 by Kurt A. Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like this CD, I really did
I wanted to like this CD, I really did, but I just couldn't. Andy Griffith is a good singer, who can rattle off those blue-grass songs making them just spring to life. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truely Amazing!!!!!
I have always been a huge fan of Andy Griffith. There is something about his vioce that I love. I have trouble listening to this CD because I can't even get passed the first few... Read more
Published on Sep 11 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Cd!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've always grown up in a church-going home, and my grandma was the most amazing person I've ever met. Read more
Published on Aug 30 2002 by Amanda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moving and Profound
This collection of hymns and hymn medleys is a powerful, very moving experience. Griffith's articulate, resonant voice is a superb vehicle for these golden, cherished hymns, and... Read more
Published on Jan 26 2002 by Benjamin G. Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable and Uplifting
I rate this 5 stars for overall listening (and singing) pleasure. If you don't know these songs, they are wonderful, uplifting and meaningful. Read more
Published on Jan 11 2002 by sherry birchall
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great collection of hymns, sung sincerely and movingly
I find myself turning to this CD more and more when I feel like hearing a good hymn sing! I love the way Griffith sings. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2000 by Suzanne Amara
2.0 out of 5 stars
The Joys of Protestantism
I gave this CD a chance when it first came out. Being a non-Christian, one would wonder why a guy like me would bother with it. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2000 by "gsibbery"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Replacement.
I am a chaplain at a Long Term Care Facility in Texas. For the past year I have used this tape twice a week on the Alzheimer's Unit. Read more
Published on Mar 13 2000 by Otto N. Dahlke
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love to tell the story
I just love the good old songs i grew up with, that is the true roots of gospel. To hear them and enjoy them is truly a blessing.
Published on Nov 24 1999 by angela
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