Storefront and Street Corner Gospel (1927-1929) Various Artists

🎙️ About the Album

Storefront and Streetcorner Gospel 1927–1929 is a rare and powerful gospel collection from Document Records. It features Washington Phillips, Blind Mamie Forehand, A.C. Forehand, and Luther Magby—all recorded in Texas and Georgia between 1927 and 1929. These field recordings capture the spirit of storefront churches and street-corner preaching in Black communities of the American South.

🔊 Highlights from Storefront and Streetcorner Gospel 1927–1929

• Denomination Blues – Satirical and bold. Phillips’ signature song.

• Take Your Burden to the Lord – A moving Tindley hymn.

• Train Your Child – A spoken monologue based on Proverbs.

• Jesus Is My Friend – Includes a heartfelt spoken intro.

• What Are They Doing in Heaven Today? – Reflective and tender.

👥 Featured Artists

• Washington Phillips – Vocals, dulceola

• A.C. Forehand – Guitar, harmonica, vocals

• Blind Mamie Forehand – Vocals, finger cymbals

• Luther Magby – Vocals, harmonium

• Unnamed musicians – Organ, tambourine

🎧 More from Storefront and Streetcorner Gospel 1927–1929 

• A.C. & Blind Mamie Forehand – Intimate Victor sessions, including Mother’s Prayer and Honey in the Rock.

• Luther Magby – Two dynamic tracks recorded in Atlanta, 1927.