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James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the "King of Gospel," Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs.
Peace Be Still is the live album of gospel singer James Cleveland and The Angelic Choir of the First Baptist Church of Nutley, NJ, a choir directed by Rev. Lawrence Roberts. It was recorded on September 19, 1963, at Trinity Seventh Day Adventist Church in Newark, NJ, and released in 1964 under Savoy Records .
Amazing Grace is a live album by American singer Aretha Franklin.It was recorded in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, with Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanying Franklin in performance.
Some of the recordings credit the writing of the song to Adeline Brunner (as A.M. or A.H. Brunner). It is featured in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers, where it is performed by James Brown with the Rev. James Cleveland Choir. It also appears on the film's soundtrack album.
James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers recorded "Without a Song" on the Savoy Records label in 1965, its much-loved gospel rendition that features Cleveland's powerful lead complemented by striking vocal harmonies. "Without a Song" was released as a single in the UK by Gary Shearston in 1974 and by Noah Stewart in 2011.
The Caravans were an American gospel music group that was started in 1947 by Robert Anderson.It reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Delores Washington, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin, Cassietta George, Dorothy Norwood, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar and the Rev. James Cleveland, among others.
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Gospel Music Workshop of America is an international music convention founded by Rev. James Cleveland. ... approximately 75% of the music on Billboard's Gospel Charts ...