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THE SOUNDS OF JOY GOSPEL GROUP OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA
"FIX IT JESUS"

MUSICS OF ALABAMA:
A COMPILATION

Photo by Amiée Schmidt

 
Photo by Anne Kimzey

The Sounds of Joy of Gadsden include Rev. J. C. Jenkins, Norman and Janette Harkness, and Rev. Anthony Jelks. Instrumental accompaniment is provided by Walter Gunn, Music Director, Patrick Dupress, Jesse Robertson and Rafus Cox.

This example is an original arrangement of a song originally recorded by the Canton Spirituals of Canton Mississippi. The arrangement presents the driving rhythm typical of modern African-American gospel groups. The strong vocals are backed by a virtuosic three-piece rhythm section. The Reverend Anthony Jelks of Gadsden, Alabama is the lead vocalist for this song. 

"Fix It Jesus"
Recorded by Steve Grauberger with acoustic mixing by Dan Gainey at the Gadsden Ampitheater May 1995. The song was witten by Harvey Lee Watkins Jr. and originally recorded by the Canton Spirituals of Canton Mississippi

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