Nearer My God to Thee

by The Louvin Brothers

Nearer My God to Thee cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1957
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.64/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Channeling their deep rural Protestant faith into a collection of traditional hymns, the siblings deliver an emotionally piercing, profoundly authentic country gospel record. Their staggering, high-tenor vocal blend conveys immense spiritual gravity, capturing the raw, unadorned religious fervor of the American South. The impeccably harmonized performances remain a towering monument of early country music's sacred traditions.

Genres

Descriptors: christian, folk, acoustic, theatrical, dark-humor, traditional

Tracklist

  1. Are You Washed In The Blood
  2. Nearer My God To Thee
  3. Wait A Little Longer, Please Jesus
  4. I Can't Say No
  5. I Won't Have To Cross Jordan Alone
  6. There's No Excuse
  7. This Little Light Of Mine
  8. Praying
  9. Thankful
  10. Lord, I'm Coming Home
  11. Last Chance To Pray
  12. I Steal Away And Pray

Credits

  • The Louvin Brothers - primary artist
  • Charlie Louvin - arranged by, written-by
  • Ira Louvin - arranged by, written-by
  • Lowell Mason - written-by
  • Chester Smith - written-by
  • Hazel Houser - written-by

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