Tag: Shack of Peasants

This is the follow up to Classic Blues Volume 1. Strangely it had a different name in that it was called “Gospel Blues Volume 2” vs “Classic Blues Volume 1”. I am guessing that these songs are more Gospel oriented. The album features the vocals of Crystal Lewis, Darrell Mansfield, Philip Bardowell, and Lanny Cordola. The highlight of the album is a version of “John The Revelator” by Crystal Lewis and Darrell Mansfield. This is a must listen if you are a blues fan and it may be one of the best CCM blues albums ever released.

Tracklist
1 – Don’t Wanna Go Down There – 2:17
2 – Samson and Delilah – 2:29
3 – Swing Low, Sweet Chariot / Swing Down, Chariot – 3:30
4 – Ring Them Bells – 3:11
5 – I’m Going To That City – 3:47
6 – A Shack In Negev – 2:14
7 – Hymns Of The Meek – 3:34
8 – John The Revelator – 2:29
9 – One More River To Cross – 2:30
10 – There’ll Be No Grumbler There – 2:12
11 – Won’t Be Long ‘Til Paradise – 4:14

Credits
Philip Bardowell – Vocals
Michael Sean Black – Executive Producer
Lanny Cordola – Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Guitars, Bass, Dobro, Banjo, Mandolin, Jaw Harp, Vocals
Chris Farmer – Vocals
Gary Thomas Griffin – Producer, Engineer, Songwriter, Bass Harmonica, Melodica, Accordion, Hi Hat, Tambourine, Vocals
D.D. Howard – Vocals
Carol Huston – Vocals
Taso Kotsos – Tambourine, Snare Drum, Shakers
Crystal Lewis – Vocals
Chris Lizotte – Vocals
Darrell Mansfield – Harmonica, Vocals
Fletcher Quigley – Vocals
Brian Ray – Executive Producer

I’m not really sure of where this album came from but wow what an album. It was released on Crystal Lewis’s new label shortly after the label was formed. I’m just guessing here but maybe a few artists came together to help out the new label. Anyway what a great album to have n your new label. The album features the vocals of Crystal Lewis, Darrell Mansfield, Philip Bardowell, and Lanny Cordola. That’s some pretty good vocalists. The album is a mix of old and new blues songs. How can you not be excited about Darrell and Crystal singing a track together. Also there is a volume 2 so we get even more.

Tracklist
1 – Gwine Dig A Hole To Put The Devil In – Featuring – Lanny Cordola – 2:26
2 – Gonna Sit On The Banks Of The River – Featuring – Philip Bardowell – 2:59
3 – I Shall Not Be Moved – Featuring – Darrell Mansfield, Philip Bardowell – 2:31
4 – Stand By Me – Featuring – Crystal Lewis – 2:41
5 – Death Has No Mercy Seat – Featuring – Darrell Mansfield – 3:33
6 – Tears Of Faith – 3:36
7 – Nobody’s Fault But Mine – Featuring – Darrell Mansfield – 2:18
8 – Down On Me – 2:26
9 – Cincinnati Flow Rag – Featuring – Lanny Cordola – 2:29
10 – Denomination Blues – Featuring – Lanny Cordola, Philip Bardowell – 2:29
11 – Glory Glory Hallelujah – Featuring – Crystal Lewis – 3:04
12 – Tribute – Featuring – Crystal Lewis, Darrell Mansfield, Philip Bardowell – 4:16

Credits
Philip Bardowell – Vocals
Lanny Cordola – Producer, Arranger, Songwriter, Guitars, Bass, Dobro, Banjo, Mandolin, Tambourine, Vocals
Rev. Gary Davis – Songwriter
Gary Thomas Griffin – Producer, Engineer, Bass Harmonica, Accordion, Vocals
Taso Kotsos – Tambourine, Snare Drum, Shaker, Woodblock, Finger Cymbals, Shaker, Triangle
Huddie Ledbetter – Songwriter
Crystal Lewis – Vocals
Darrell Mansfield – Harmonica, Vocals
Paul McIntire – Fiddle
Allegra Parks – Vocals
Fletcher Quigley – Vocals
Sandra Stevens – Vocals
Chuck Wright – Bass