Monday 11 January 2021

SISTER ROSETTA THARPE DAY

It was great to hear this wonderful singer from the 1930s this morning. Known has Sister Rosetta Tharpe, it is a pleasure to honour this great singer today, on this blog. Rosetta was born on March 20, 1915 and she passed over October, 9, 1973. From her profile on Wikipedia, an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. Attaining popularity in the 30s and 40s with her gospel recordings. She joined the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in December, 2017. 

Rosetta inspired many great artists and it includes Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Meat Loaf, Neil Sedaka, Karen Carpenter, George Melly, Tina Turner and many others. Her profile says that today is her day, it is Sister Rosetta Tharpe Day in Pennsylvania, USA. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Rosetta_Tharpe

This song is a great song for President Trump and his train. 

THIS TRAIN 

https://youtu.be/jOrhjgt-_Qc

My London buddy would love this song, so sent him her name and song title. 

Rosetta singing in 1965 in France. 

UP ABOVE MY HEAD 

https://youtu.be/P9BFVeZr5Sc

Awesomeness. I think George Michael sang this song. 

LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE 

1960

https://youtu.be/Qj3fpujjFis

JESUS IS EVERYWHERE 

https://youtu.be/BPPzYfMkXZw









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