Various Artists - Sacred Songs Vol. 1 (1937-1978): The Deepest Sorrow (2025)

"The Deepest Sorrow" is a collection of hymns, spirituals and sacred songs from John A. and Alan Lomax's recording trips through the American South from 1937-1978. These recordings capture the deep emotion and intensity of spiritual singing, from the sounds of sacred harp to the pews of the Southern church. From Mississippi to Kentucky, Alabama to Virginia and Arkansas to Tennessee, these are foundational recordings that have been lovingly remastered and restored for the enjoyment of generations to come.

Tracklist
1. Hattie May Howell, Alberta Gibson & Ernestine Oliver – Getting Late in the Evening (01:40)
2. Rev. R.C. Crenshaw & Congregation of the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, Memphis – Lining Hymn, Preaching, Sacred Speech (06:39)
3. George Spangler & Thornton Old Regular Baptist Church – And Must This Body Die (08:06)
4. Velma Johnson & the United Sacred Harp Musical Association Convention – Last Words of Copernicus (01:40)
5. Martha Williams – I Am a Poor Pilgrim of Sorrow (02:06)
6. Peerless Four – Trouble in My Way (06:38)
7. E.C. Ball – Tribulations (02:50)
8. Men at Camp 1, Cummins State Farm – Lord, Don't Turn Your Child Away (01:45)
9. Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church – Calvary (03:28)
10. Joe Savage – Peace in the Valley (01:33)
11. La Macarena – Saeta (02:20)