Robert Started something good "the caravans." It was from out of the caravan came ledgends and stars such as Rev James Cleveland, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin and more. Robert wrote songs like in my home over there, prayer changes things both were performed by Mahalia Jackson. Working on the Road to name but a few.
Anderson is actually one of the surnames in my familytree but, I don't know much about my ancestor(s) with that particular surname.. all I know is that my great- great gram's maiden name was that
Robert Anderson's group was known as his Gospel Caravan. There's a great reissue album, "Walking the Road," that includes his recordings for the United label, backed by that group. It's the first set of Caravans. On April 18, 1952, he recorded several sides ending with matrix number 1114. After he left -- according to some reports without paying the women -- they remained in the studio. Matrix number 1115 and 1116 were the first recordings released under the name The Caravans.
Thanks for your input. I have that album titled WORKING THE ROAD, that contains The Lucy Smith Singers, Robert Ballinger, and Sammy Lewis. It's a very nice album.
Oh okay, well that is a real big difference from the story that Albertina Walker herself told me! She said that she came up with the name the first night they recorded in the studio! Somebody needs to check into that!
I love Robert Anderson, but he did not start the Caravans. The credit for the Caravans goes to Albertina Walker. She used to sing with him and he was retiring, the record company asked her to record and that where the Caravans came from. I love all of your tributes they are great
Robert Anderson had his own group called THE CARAVANS, in which Albertina was a member. When he retired, he left the group to Albertina, and because she didn't want to sing solo, she got her own members. So, what we know today as the Caravans is not Robert Anderson's doing, but the name is his.
Mahalia liked this song well enough to record it -- with Robert accompanying her on piano! One of my favorite memories is seeing her blast the song in a Brooklyn church. She also did wonders with Robert's greatest composition, "Prayer Changes Things."
Yes, and I really like her version of "What A Difference" also. I like the later version of "Prayer Changes Things" from Mahalia's album, EVERYTIME I FEEL THE SPIRIT, in which "What A Difference" is also on.
Robert Started something good "the caravans." It was from out of the caravan came ledgends and stars such as Rev James Cleveland, Albertina Walker, Bessie Griffin and more. Robert wrote songs like in my home over there, prayer changes things both were performed by Mahalia Jackson. Working on the Road to name but a few.
mrtheoneandonly83 2 months ago
@mrtheoneandonly83 I should also that I think Mahalia's 1949 version is much better than the 60s one.
mrtheoneandonly83 2 months ago
wonderful...God bless you!!!!
neKadmiel 3 years ago
When did he pass?? If you don't feel something on the inside after hearing this u need to go back and check yourself, praise God.
8315dbird 3 years ago
june 15th 1995 in hazel crest illinois
toblikehim40 3 years ago
Its so rare to find male gospel singers who can really and I mean really sing the gospel.
mrduragss 3 years ago
Anderson is actually one of the surnames in my familytree but, I don't know much about my ancestor(s) with that particular surname.. all I know is that my great- great gram's maiden name was that
Tinamusicreggaeluv 3 years ago
God Bless You for posting this...It blessed me.
529068 4 years ago
I'm glad you enjoyed!
Rowoches 3 years ago
Robert Anderson's group was known as his Gospel Caravan. There's a great reissue album, "Walking the Road," that includes his recordings for the United label, backed by that group. It's the first set of Caravans. On April 18, 1952, he recorded several sides ending with matrix number 1114. After he left -- according to some reports without paying the women -- they remained in the studio. Matrix number 1115 and 1116 were the first recordings released under the name The Caravans.
appetancy 4 years ago
Thanks for your input. I have that album titled WORKING THE ROAD, that contains The Lucy Smith Singers, Robert Ballinger, and Sammy Lewis. It's a very nice album.
Rowoches 4 years ago
Oh okay, well that is a real big difference from the story that Albertina Walker herself told me! She said that she came up with the name the first night they recorded in the studio! Somebody needs to check into that!
churchboy1984 4 years ago
I love Robert Anderson, but he did not start the Caravans. The credit for the Caravans goes to Albertina Walker. She used to sing with him and he was retiring, the record company asked her to record and that where the Caravans came from. I love all of your tributes they are great
churchboy1984 4 years ago
Robert Anderson had his own group called THE CARAVANS, in which Albertina was a member. When he retired, he left the group to Albertina, and because she didn't want to sing solo, she got her own members. So, what we know today as the Caravans is not Robert Anderson's doing, but the name is his.
Thanks! I appreciate the compliment...
Rowoches 4 years ago
Hey there! Check out my clips with Bro Anderson
minjimmierodgers 4 years ago
Mahalia liked this song well enough to record it -- with Robert accompanying her on piano! One of my favorite memories is seeing her blast the song in a Brooklyn church. She also did wonders with Robert's greatest composition, "Prayer Changes Things."
appetancy 4 years ago
Yes, and I really like her version of "What A Difference" also. I like the later version of "Prayer Changes Things" from Mahalia's album, EVERYTIME I FEEL THE SPIRIT, in which "What A Difference" is also on.
Rowoches 4 years ago