"gospel, the Essential Album" Traces the Development of Black Gospel Music from Early Practitioners Like Mahalia Jackson and the Five Blind Boys of Alabama Through the Soulful Sounds of Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin and Al Green to Today"s Gospel Superstars Like Mary Mary and Andrae Crouch. Mixing Soulful Vocal Group Harmonising with Full-on Foot-stomping Choirs Gospel, "The Essential Album" features Many of Gospel Music"s All-time Classic Tracks Such as "oh Mary Don"t You WEEP", "old Time Religion", "get Away Jordan" and "in the Upper Room" as Well as Cross Over Hits Such as "oh Happy Day" by the Edwin Hawkin Singers. As Such this Album Provides an Accessible and Enjoyable Introduction to Black American Gospel Music but Will also Appeal to Those who Know this Area Well.