Reverend Gary Davis - If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings (2003)

When young John Cohen went to the home of Reverend Gary Davis in early 1953, Cohen could not have known the importance of the recordings he made. These historic recordings of the Reverend predate his seminal albums and feature Davis singing with his wife and another preacher, a rarity among Davis recordings. The 18 tracks provide a window into the world of this blind preacher caught between the blues and the church. Fans of Davis's work will find theese recordings to be a revelation, as a full ten songs were never recorded again and cannot be heard elsewhere.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Reverend Gary Davis - If I Had My Way (4:46)
1.02 - Reverend Gary Davis - If the Lord Be for You (3:46)
1.03 - Reverend Gary Davis - Twelve Gates to the City (3:56)
1.04 - Reverend Gary Davis - You Got to Move (4:18)
1.05 - Reverend Gary Davis - We Are the Heavenly Father's Children (3:26)
1.06 - Reverend Gary Davis - A Friend Like Lonely Jesus (4:25)
1.07 - Reverend Gary Davis - Get Right Church (2:27)
1.08 - Reverend Gary Davis - Marine Band (2:51)
1.09 - Reverend Gary Davis - Shine On Me (3:02)
1.10 - Reverend Gary Davis - There's Destruction on This Land (5:24)
1.11 - Reverend Gary Davis - He Stole Away (2:41)
1.12 - Reverend Gary Davis - The Uncloudy Day (4:12)
1.13 - Reverend Gary Davis - Say No to the Devil (3:20)
1.14 - Reverend Gary Davis - I Belong to the Band (4:01)
1.15 - Reverend Gary Davis - Give Me a Heart to Love (2:24)
1.16 - Reverend Gary Davis - He Never Has Left Me Alone (2:56)
1.17 - Reverend Gary Davis - Got On My Traveling Shoes (3:06)
1.18 - Reverend Gary Davis - Civil War Parade (5:26)