Give Your Hands to Struggle

Bernice Johnson Reagon SFW40049

Reagon's strengths as a songwriter, singer, and composer are reflected in this collection of songs performed with powerful layered harmonies. Includes the full-length version of Freedom in the Air and the previously unreleased We've Come a Long Way to Be Together. 43 minutes, informative 36-page booklet. 1975 Paredon Records reissue. "A fervent fusion of Black gospel and politics." — Goldmine
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) African American
Keyword(s) Folk songs--United States; Topical songs
Language(s) English

Year of Recording 1997
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Amy Horowitz ; Produced by Barbara Dane ; Recorded by Barbara Dane ; Artist Bernice Johnson Reagon ; Produced by Bernice Johnson Reagon

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101	We've Come a Long Way to Be Together	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:49
102	There's a New World Coming	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:37
103	Room in the Circle	Bernice Johnson Reagon	4:37
104	Old Ship of Zion	Bernice Johnson Reagon	5:02
105	Why Did They Take Us Away?	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:14
106	In My Hands	Bernice Johnson Reagon	7:07
107	Joan Little	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:25
108	They are Falling All Around Me	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:17
109	Freedom in the Air	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:19
110	I Won't Crumble with You If You Fall	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:06
111	Had, Took, Misled	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:27
112	Give Your Hands to Struggle	Bernice Johnson Reagon	3:59

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