{"product_id":"tao-1332-2-2","title":"Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sing a Hymn With Me (1962) Vinyl LP + Gospel Songbook","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e TAO-1332\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Ballad, Christian, Gospel, Spiritual, Traditional Country, Traditional Folk, Vocal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Hardcover album package with Hymnal Songbook and attached bookmark shows light wear (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read, with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOnward, Christian Soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOh How I Love Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Church In The Wildwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eI Love To Tell The Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Home Over There\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCount Your Blessings\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAll Hail The Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThere Is Power In The Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhen The Roll Is Called Up Yonder\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShall We Gather At The River\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBringing In The Sheaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBrighten The Corner Where You Are\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJesus Loves Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhat A Friend\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSing a Hymn With Me,\u003c\/span\u003e by Tennessee Ernie Ford, is a deeply reverent collection of sacred songs that showcases the booming baritone voice of the country-gospel star in a stripped-down, intimate setting accompanied only by his own piano playing on several tracks—a rare and striking departure from his usual big-orchestra arrangements. Recorded in a single late-night session at Capitol Studios with just Ford, a piano, and minimal backing vocals from The Jordanaires on a few cuts, the album captures an almost devotional atmosphere that many fans and critics consider one of his most personal and spiritually moving works. Standout tracks and enduring fan favorites include the tender \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSoftly and Tenderly,\u003c\/span\u003e the triumphant \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eJust a Closer Walk With Thee,\u003c\/span\u003e and a heartfelt \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eWhispering Hope\u003c\/span\u003e duet with singer Marilyn Horne (billed simply as “a friend”). The album also holds historical significance as one of the earliest examples of a major mainstream country artist devoting an entire LP exclusively to traditional hymns at a time when gospel albums by pop and country stars were still uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793758744857,"sku":"TAO-1332-2-2","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-tennessee_ernie_ford-sing_a_hymn_with_me.jpg?v=1783554544","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/tao-1332-2-2","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}