October 18, 2009

Something Wonderful: Amazing Grace by The Blind Boys from Alabama

The amazing grace of Larwyn sent me this, The Blind Boys of Alabama singing "Amazing Grace." And it is amazing.

It's moving on to midnight Sunday here in Seattle where, at last, the rains have moved in. End your weekend or start your day with this. You can't got wrong either way.

The Blind Boys of Alabama

are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind at Talladega, Alabama in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind.

If they can see, surely we can too.

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Posted by Vanderleun at October 18, 2009 11:06 PM
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Amazing Grace sung to the tune of: The House of the Rising Sun. Very unique indeed!

Posted by: Gordon at October 19, 2009 2:49 AM

I didn't see this until Monday morning (with my morning coffee), but it is still a fantastic "belief" song (for any day).

Posted by: WolfDog at October 19, 2009 7:18 AM

Another great version. He also does a great HotRS as well.

Posted by: goy at October 19, 2009 10:20 AM

You're absolutely right Gordon but may I suggest that these men might refer to it as The House of the Rising "Son".

Posted by: Brian J. at October 19, 2009 11:22 AM

My God, that was just beautiful!

Posted by: Cilla Mitchell at October 20, 2009 9:10 AM

Got drunk one night in Honolulu with Eric Burdon in the mid 60's. What s difference a lifetime makes.

"The House of the Rising "Son". Exactly!


Posted by: Dennis at October 20, 2009 7:52 PM