Real Gone Music – Paul Robeson: Five Classic Albums Plus Bonus Tracks (Deluxe 4CD Set)

Product Information

• UPC: 5036408194428
• Catalog Number: RGMCD287
• Product Type: 4CD Deluxe Set (Digitally Remastered)
• Artist: Paul Robeson
• Label: Real Gone Music
• Format: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
• Release Year: 2016 (Remastered Release)
• Total Running Time: Varies across 4 discs
• Manufacturer/Distributor: Real Gone Music Company
• Website: www.realgonemusic.co.uk

Overview

"Paul Robeson: Five Classic Albums Plus Bonus Tracks" is a deluxe 4CD collection that assembles timeless recordings from one of America's most iconic vocalists. This set spans a wide range of spirituals, early singles, and live performances, each digitally remastered and enhanced for superior sound quality. With recordings dating from the 1920s to a rare live session at Carnegie Hall in 1960, this collection encapsulates the enduring power and soulful expression of Paul Robeson's legendary voice.

Product Features

Format & Quality

• Digital Remastering: Each CD is digitally remastered to deliver pristine sound and enhanced audio clarity.
• Deluxe Packaging: Comes with detailed liner notes and vintage artwork that provide historical context and insights into Robeson’s career.

Content & Track Diversity

• Era-Spanning Recordings:
  • Disc One: Features classic spirituals and early singles from the 1940s and 1920s–1930s.
  • Disc Two: Offers additional spirituals and singles recorded across different decades.
  • Disc Three: Contains live performance material, including "An Evening with Paul Robeson" (1960) and additional singles.
  • Disc Four: Presents a rare live recording from Carnegie Hall (1960), featuring a mix of spirituals, monologues, and iconic songs.

Artist Legacy

• Iconic Vocal Performance:
  • Showcases Paul Robeson’s deep, resonant voice and passionate delivery, which have made him a revered figure in music and civil rights.
• Historical Importance:
  • The set documents Robeson’s evolution as an artist, capturing landmark recordings that have shaped American spiritual and gospel music.

Interesting Facts

• Era-Defining Recordings:
  • The collection includes recordings from landmark years such as 1945, 1928–1934, 1956, and 1960, reflecting the evolution of Robeson’s storied career.
• Rare Live Sessions:
  • Disc Three and Disc Four feature exclusive live recordings, including a captivating performance at Carnegie Hall, offering a unique glimpse into Robeson’s stage presence.
• Bonus Material:
  • In addition to classic albums, bonus tracks provide exclusive content that enriches the overall listening experience.

Track Listing

Disc One – Spirituals & Early Singles

1. Go Down Moses – 2:43
2. Balm in Gilead – 2:13
3. Byn By – 2:22
4. Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child – 2:26
5. John Henry – 2:25
6. Water Boy – 2:24
7. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen – 2:37
8. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho – 1:49
9. Ballad for Americans Part 1 – 10:07
10. I Got a Home in Dat Rock – 2:19
11. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – 2:44
12. My Old Kentucky Home – 3:36
13. Old Folks at Home (Swanee River) – 3:22
14. Poor Old Joe – 3:08
15. Steal Away – 2:59
    (Tracks 1–8: Spirituals from 1945; Track 9: Ballad for Americans from 1940; Tracks 10–15: Early singles from 1928–1934)

Disc Two – Additional Spirituals & Singles

1. Shenandoah – 2:53
2. Deep River – 2:16
3. John Brown's Body – 2:44
4. Jerusalem – 2:23
5. Danny Boy (Londonderry Air) – 2:46
6. Get On Board Little Children – 1:15
7. The House I Live In – 2:23
8. Loch Lomond – 2:05
9. Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes – 2:59
10. All Through the Night – 2:02
11. Overture – 4:39
12. Ol' Man River – 4:16
13. You Are Love – 4:55
14. Make Believe – 4:26
15. Bill – 4:12
16. Can't Help Loving Dat Man – 3:55
17. Why Do I Love You – 3:59
18. Lonesome Road – 2:52
19. I Still Suits Me – 2:52

Disc Three – Live Performances & Additional Singles

1. Some Enchanted Evening – 3:55
2. Mah Lindy Lou – 3:09
3. Skye Boat Song – 2:30
4. The Riddle Song (I Gave My Love a Cherry) – 2:07
5. Down De Lover's Lane – 2:27
6. Land of My Fathers – 3:05
7. I'll Walk Beside You – 2:19
8. Ma Curly Headed Baby – 3:00
9. Trees – 2:21
10. The Castle of Dromore – 2:29
11. Just A Wearying for You – 3:04
12. Climbing Up (The Mountain Song) – 2:43
13. St. Louis Blues – 3:31
14. The Banjo Song – 3:02
15. Lonely Road – 3:18
16. The Black Emperor – 2:46
17. Solitude – 3:32
18. Mood Indigo – 3:18
    (Tracks 1–12: "An Evening with Paul Robeson" (1960 live); Tracks 13–18: Additional singles from 1934–1937; Plus bonus material: "Here Comes the Showboat" featuring The Brunswick Concert Orchestra and guest artists from 1946)

Disc Four – Carnegie Hall Live (1960)

1. Every Time I Feel the Spirit – 2:00
2. Balm in Gilead – 2:33
3. Volga Boat Song – 2:32
4. Monologue from Shakespeare’s Othello – 3:92
5. O Thou Silent Night – 2:38
6. Ma Curly Headed Baby – 2:48
7. Ol' Man River – 2:39
8. Going Home – 4:41
9. Monologue from Boris Gudonov – 4:27
10. The Orphan – 2:15
11. Christ Lag in Todesbanden – 3:30
12. Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel – 1:32
13. Lullaby – 3:19
14. O No John – 2:38
15. Joe Hill – 2:54
16. Jacob's Ladder – 3:02

Publishers

Published and distributed by Real Gone Music. All rights are reserved under catalog number RGMCD287 and UPC 5036408194428.

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