Thomas Andrew Dorsey

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1) Say amen, somebody

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One of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time, Say Amen, Somebody is George T. Nierenberg's masterpiece a joyous, funny, deeply emotional celebration of African American culture, featuring the father of Gospel, Thomas A. Dorsey ("Precious Lord, Take My Hand"); Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith; and soul-shaking performances by the Barret Sisters, the O'Neal Twins, and Zella Jackson Price. When it was first released in 1982, the film garnered...

2) Precious Lord: recordings of the great gospel songs of Thomas A. Dorsey

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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

Series

Gospel spirit

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English

3) Elvis, the king of rock 'n' roll: the complete 50's masters

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Presley, Elvis

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English

4) Take my hand, precious Lord: solo. prayer and meditation

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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

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English

5) Great gospel songs of Thomas A. Dorsey: piano, vocal, guitar

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Dorsey, Thomas Andrew

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English

6) Say amen, somebody

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English

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A documentary that follows gospel singer Willie Mae Ford Smith from her home to church services to a gospel music convention. Also features Thomas A. Dorsey, her mentor and the man credited with inventing gospel music, Delois Campbell Barrett, and other gospel singers.