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God Bless The Child by Lydia Salett Dudley

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Album Title: Rise Up
Mercy Records LLC
Released: 2023

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Billie Holiday’s “God Bless The Child” has a modernized and personal arrangement by Dudley with a funky and electric background. Her passionate singing is echoed by altoist Moses and they conclude the piece by wailing together. She succeeds at making the song her own.

Tracks

Let's Do The Work, God Bless The Child, Shalom, Rise Up, Beautiful Sister Lady, Deluge, I Saw Your Smile, New Feelings

Personnel

Aaron Gross
bass, acoustic
Lou Padros
guitar
Beverly Botsford
percussion
Devin Rauson
saxophone, tenor
Samuel King
saxophone, alto
Dexter Moses
saxophone

Date featured

December 25, 2023

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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