Fern Jones
Fern Jones (1923–1996) was an American gospel singer from Arkansas who blended traditional gospel music with elements of country and rockabilly.[1]
Jones got married at 16 to Ray Jones, and with her husband she toured the Southern revival circuit.[1] The only album she ever recorded was Singing a Happy Song,[2] released in 1959 on Dot Records.[2] The album, with additional songs, was released in 2005 as Fern Jones/The Glory Road and music from the album is heard in movies and on television.
Glory Road tracklist
- I Am A Pilgrim (2:30)
- You Ain't Got Nuthin' (2:40)
- I Do Believe (2:05)
- I Was There When It Happened (2:06)
- Be Thankful You're You (2:26)
- Strange Things Happening Every Day (2:26)
- I Ain't Got Time (2:14)
- Just A Little Talk With Jesus (2:19)
- Keeps Me Busy (2:33)
- Take My Hand, Precious Lord (2:40)
- Let Tomorrow Be (1:59)
- Didn't It Rain (2:29)
- I Was There When It Happened (Alternate Version) (2:20)
- My Prayer For The Ones I Love (2:27)
- I Do Believe (Alternate Version) (2:16)
- I Don't Know (2:17)
- We'll Understand It By And By (2:00)
- Whispering Hope (2:00)
- Keeps Me Busy (Alternate Version) (2:32)
- Let Tomorrow Be (Alternate Version) (2:04)
- I Don't Care What The World May Do (2:10)
- Just A Closer Walk (2:41)
- This World Is Not My Home (1:57)
- When A Sinner Prays (2:37)
References
- ^ a b Rimmer, Mike (May 11, 2006). "Fern Jones: The 1950s gospel pioneer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ a b Moon, Tom (December 5, 2005). "Fern Jones: The Road to Glory". NPR. Retrieved May 30, 2018.