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Thursday, May 01, 2025

Rev Gary Davis - Glory Halleloo

 Rev Gary Davis entertains Pete Seeger and Donovan - Glory Halleloo (Live)


Now regulars will know I don’t do religion and yet the early sources of religious song via the likes of Ry Cooder (often with tongue firmly in cheek? Denomination Blues, Jesus on The Mainline anyone?) and early blues singers often had their roots in the spirituals of the church and while I never really cared for The Reverend here, this song and performance is astonishing frankly! 

Just watch Seeger’s shock and Donovan’s enthralled respect

This will rock your socks and no mistake



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