The Davis Sisters - 1949-1952

The Davis Sisters carved out their reputation singing gospel on the Pentecostal circuit following World War II. Sisters Ruth, Thelma, Audrey, and Alfreda Davis were joined by pianist/singer Curtis Dublin and singer Imogene Green to create a vocal powerhouse. The group's secret weapon was its big sound, giving the impression that a choir, not a group, was singing. 1949-1952 captures the group's first recordings and it's easy to see -- listening to cuts like "We Shall Walk in the Sunlight of the Lord" and "When He Spoke" -- why Apex and Gotham signed the group. Read More