{"product_id":"bessie-griffin-the-gospel-pearls-live-at-the-bear-in-chicago-w-back-artwork","title":"Bessie Griffin \u0026 The Gospel Pearls: Live At \"The Bear\" In Chicago w\/ Back Artwork","description":"Bessie Griffin \u0026amp; The Gospel Pearls: Live At \"The Bear\" In Chicago MUSIC AUDIO CD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Epic \/ Legacy (Sony Music Entertainment) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1998 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBessie Griffin \u0026amp; The Gospel Pearls: Live At \"The Bear\" In Chicago W\/ BACK ARTWORK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBessie Griffin \u0026amp; The Gospel Pearls: Live At \"The Bear\" In Chicago\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eEpic \/ Legacy (Sony Music Entertainment)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eEK 65198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eGospel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eTraditional Gospel, Live\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBessie Griffin \u0026amp; The Gospel Pearls were a powerful gospel ensemble led by vocalist Bessie Griffin, known for her commanding voice and deep spiritual conviction. Griffin moved gospel music from the church pulpit to broader audiences, performing with energy and sincerity that connected with both religious and secular listeners. Her delivery combined emotional intensity with technical control, making her one of the more compelling gospel singers of her era. The group earned a reputation for heartfelt performances and a repertoire that mixed traditional spirituals with more contemporary gospel arrangements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release documents a live performance recorded at \"The Bear\" in Chicago in May 1963 and reissued in 1998. The CD captures the immediacy and fervor of a live gospel show, featuring both familiar spirituals and stirring live moments that highlight Griffin's dynamic presence. Included are previously unreleased performances, giving listeners additional insight into the group's live repertoire and the emotional intensity of their concerts. The reissue restores and presents these performances with care, placing the live experience at the forefront.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eAnnouncement\u003cbr\u003e(0:15)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eAre You Sure\u003cbr\u003e(3:29)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eHold Me\u003cbr\u003e(2:19)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eMy Sweet Home\u003cbr\u003e(2:47)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eDidn't It Rain\u003cbr\u003e(2:19)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\u003cbr\u003eTwo Wings\u003cbr\u003e(2:36)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\u003cbr\u003eSame Train\u003cbr\u003e(3:14)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\u003cbr\u003eBy The River\u003cbr\u003e(2:28)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\u003cbr\u003eI Won't Turn Around\u003cbr\u003e(1:52)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\u003cbr\u003eMove Up A Little Higher\u003cbr\u003e(2:45)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\u003cbr\u003eA Gospel Lullaby\u003cbr\u003e(2:22)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\u003cbr\u003eWade In The Water\u003cbr\u003e(2:13)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\u003cbr\u003eCaught Up To Meet Him\u003cbr\u003e(2:59)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14.\u003cbr\u003eI Won't Be Trouble No More\u003cbr\u003e(1:41)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15.\u003cbr\u003eWhen The Saints Go Marching In\u003cbr\u003e(2:14)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Epic \/ Legacy (Sony Music Entertainment)","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51395427533078,"sku":"133599","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20260607173659567215e22f95d2.jpg?v=1780879203","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/bessie-griffin-the-gospel-pearls-live-at-the-bear-in-chicago-w-back-artwork","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}