Leontyne Price, the legendary soprano, delivers a soul-stirring collection of spirituals and hymns in her album "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free." Released on February 7, 2012, under RCA Red Seal, this 41-minute opera gem showcases Price's extraordinary vocal prowess and emotional depth. The album features a powerful rendition of the title track, a civil rights anthem that resonates with timeless relevance. Each track, from the haunting "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" to the uplifting "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," is a testament to Price's ability to convey profound emotion and spiritual depth. This album is a profound exploration of faith, struggle, and hope, captured through the transcendent voice of one of opera's most celebrated artists.
(P) 2012 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be FreeBilly Taylor, Leontyne Price
Sinner, Please Don't Let This Harvest PassTraditional, Leontyne Price
Sweet Little Jesus BoyRobert MacGimsey, Leontyne Price
There's no hiding place down hereTraditional, Rust College Choir
There Is a Balm in GileadTraditional, Leontyne Price
Let Us Cheer the Weary TravelerHarry Burleigh, Leontyne Price
Sometimes I feel like a motherless childCharles Holmes
Ev'ry Time I Feel the SpiritTraditional, Leontyne Price
This little light o'mineTraditional, Leontyne Price
Standing in the need of prayerTraditional, Rust College Choir
My Way Is CloudyTraditional, Leontyne Price
Bowed on my knees and cried, holy!Traditional, Charles Holmes
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've SeenTraditional, Leontyne Price
I Couldn't Hear Nobody PrayTraditional, Leontyne Price
Peace in the valleyThomas A. Dorsey, LARRY CLAYTON
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