The Soul-Stirring Gospel Sounds of the Pilgrim Travelers [Bonus Tracks]

1	Did You Stop to Pray This Morning 2:59
2	Motherless Child 3:17
3	Sweet Chariot 2:44
4	That's Heaven to Me 3:06
5	Poor Pilgrim of Sorrow 2:33
6	Walking in the Light of the Lord 2:52
7	If He Holds Your Hand 3:29
8	Stand by Me Father 3:01
9	Wade in the Water 2:52
10	Jesus, Be a Fence Around Me 2:21
11	Didn't It Rain? 2:44
12	Please Let Me Be the First to Know Bonus Track 2:45
13	Count on Me previously unreleased / Bonus Track 2:47
14	Trust Me Bonus Track 2:18
15	'Til the Last Leaf Shall Fall previously unreleased / Bonus Track 2:27

All Music Guide

Recorded during the same period of time as his breakthrough jazz record Stormy Monday, this set of gospel music reunited Lou Rawls with the group that he performed with regularly during 1957-1959, the Pilgrim Travelers. Rawls sounds quite comfortable singing some of gospel's greatest hits even if a few of the arrangements would be more suitable for a country rather than soul singer. The first 11 selections formed the original LP. The next three numbers use a similar group with a horn section but are secular in nature even if they contain the same passion as Rawls' religious work. "Count on Me" was previously unreleased and the other two songs were formerly out as a single. Finally "'Til the Last Leaf Shall Fall" is from the gospel dates but also has never been out before. Listeners who enjoy gospel music will find this to be a worthwhile set of heartfelt music. Scott Yanow