We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins
We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins

We Shall Overcome: Songs of the Freedom Riders and the Sit-Ins

Various Artists FW05591 / FH 5591 / SH 5591

This 1961 recording of spirituals, gospel and new music to "express the spirit of freedom" was the result of an effort by producer and performer Guy Carawan to bring together singers representative of hundreds of thousands African American students from the south participating in sit-ins, stand-ins and freedom rides for "first class citizenship" during the civil rights movement. The songs are performed by The Montgomery Gospel Trio, comprised of three high school girls from Alabama, as well as four seminary students who call themselves "The Nashville Quartet" in an impromtu session as recorded by Moses Asch.

12 songs, 34 minutes, featuring liner notes detailing the history of the civil rights movement, pictures, and song lyrics.

Year Released 1961
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Copyright 2004 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 1961 Folkways Records
Genre(s) African American Music; American History; Historical Song; Struggle & Protest
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Language(s) English
Subject(s) Instructional; Spoken word; United States History; World history
Credits

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101 This Little Light of Mine The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:18
102 There's a Meeting Here Tonight The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 1:56
103 Rock My Soul The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:00
104 Hold On The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:42
105 Let Us Break Bread Together The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:43
106 We are Soldiers in the Army The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:40
107 We Shall Not Be Moved The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:26
201 Your Dog The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:40
202 Michael, Row the Boat Ashore The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 3:24
203 I'm So Glad The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 2:36
204 Oh, Freedom The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 3:20
205 We Shall Overcome The Montgomery Gospel Trio, The Nashville Quartet, and Guy Carawan 5:35
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