The Atomic Telephone

“The Atomic Telephone,” written by Henry Glover and Eddie Smith (Syd Nathan, owner of King Records, got a co-writing credit too, as “Lois Mann”). Recorded by the Spirit of Memphis Quartet, 1951. Label-mates The Harlan County Four (aka Brown’s Ferry Four) recorded a country quartet version a month later.

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I’ve Got Myself Together

“I’ve Got Myself Together,” by the Swan Silvertones, 1975. The Parable of the Prodigal Son like you’ve never heard it before.

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Ride On King Jesus

“Ride On King Jesus,” by the Detroiters, ca. 1951.

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Daniel Saw the Stone

“Daniel Saw the Stone,” recorded by the Pilgrim Travelers, 1955 or 1956. Lou Rawls, then a member, left for a stint in the Air Force, returning a few years later.

Compare the lyrics in Folk songs of the American Negro, Frederick J. Work (editor), 1907.

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Hush

“Hush,” recorded by the Golden Gate Quartet, 1946.

“Soon one morning/Death comes a-creeping in the room”

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Working on the Building

“Working On The Building,” by the Highway QCs, late 1950s.

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I’m Working on the Building

“I’m Working on the Building” by the Highway Q.C.s, featuring Spencer Taylor, 1955.

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Somewhere To Lay My Head

“Somewhere To Lay My Head,” written by Rev. Julius Cheeks, performed by The Sensational Nightingales.

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