EARL THOMAS: Plantation Gospel

Earl Thomas

Plantation Gospel

© 2006 JP Bomann Production Company (634479450488)

Acoustic Traditional Gospel

notes

I am a descendent of African slaves and of American sharecroppers and it is to their memory that I dedicate these recordings.

My kinfolk were brought to the Sequatchie Valley region of southeastern Tennessee in the early 1700’s and these "stories told in song" have been passed down over three hundred years. They not only represent the history of my family but, moreover I believe, speak to the strength and durability of the human spirit.

My mother, Jewell Ermalee and my grandmother Eva Marie taught me these songs when I was a child. I can still vividly recall the singing and the rejoicing, the hand clapping and the perfect cadence of foot patting on the hardwood church floors. These songs are fundamental to the fabric of my life plus I am keenly aware of their historical perspective.

Through these songs I recognize my connection to a lineage stretching back three centuries.

So, from the West Coast of Africa, to the West End Baptist Church, the Rockfort Church of God, and the A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church in Pikeville, Tennessee, I bring these "stories of my people" to the world. For this privilege, I am most honored and completely humbled.

It is in the great company of my ancestors and in their mighty spiritual presence that I sing these songs. Thank you for listening...

Earl Thomas
October, 2006
Hollywood, California

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  • author: Charles W. Duncan

    Good News Gospel Blues! Spiritual uplifting, Soul seeking and Heartfelt music just missing the Blues Harmonica. A Blessing to all listeners.

  • SIX STARS!
    author: Lynn Newton

    Earl Thomas is a gift to this planet! Earl is fantastic in all the genres he explores, but this gospel CD is over the top. The only thing better than Plantation Gospel is seeing Earl in person - he is awesome!

  • Old gospel songs sung from the heart - personal and passonate
    author: Robert Morley

    Old gospel songs sung from the heart. The passon that comes when the singer knows and loves what he sings. And he brought his own style. Thanks for your work. Bob

  • fabulous
    author: Andrea Busse

    an amazing piece of work by Earl, every song touches your soul. great redition of some old, traditional songs. well worth the price. thanks again Earl...job well done. andrea

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