Odetta, Gonna Let It Shine - 57m 59s

Tracks & Durations

1. Intro	3:42
2. This Little Light of Mine	5:43
3. Rise Up Shepherd	3:22
4. Mary Had a Baby	2:33
5. What Month Was Jesus Born In?	1:46
6. Shout for Joy	2:20
7. Virgin Mary Had One Son	3:17
8. Down By the Riverside	4:06
9. Poor Little Jesus	2:15
10. Freedom Trilogy (Oh Freedom, Come and Go with Me, I'm on my way)	6:32
11. Somebody Talking bout Jesus	1:40
12. Keep on Moving it On	2:02
13. O Jerusalem	3:33
14. If Anybody Asks You	5:22
15. Midnight Special	4:54
16. Bonus: This Little Light of Mine	4:40

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Review

She's a folk legend and an American treasure. Odetta's phenomenal, five-decade-long career has inspired virtually every protest and spiritual singer out there, including a young Bob Dylan. This live recording catches the 74-year-old singer performing a combination of traditional yet obscure Christmas spirituals along with established fare, such as Leadbelly's "Midnight Special"-- all in her inspirational voice and with her solemn yet joyous approach. Accompanied only by piano--and, on three tracks, the gospel harmonies of the Holmes Brothers--Odetta weaves a rich and colorful sonic tapestry, explaining the meaning behind some of the songs, helping the audience more intimately connect with the material. The blend of holiday-themed material such as "Mary Had a Baby," "Poor Little Jesus," and "Ride Up Shepherd" with uplifting gospel classics like "This Little Light of Mine" and "Down by the Riverside" makes for a magnificent hour-long set that is poignant and emotionally stirring, no matter your religious affiliation. Odetta's multioctave range swoops and soars through this material, and her occasional a cappella pieces are tours de force that show the power of the human voice. An album meant not just for Christmas, Gonna Let It Shine is a rousing and moving performance, inspirational any month of the year. --Hal Horowitz

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