The Clara Ward Singers - You Must Have Good Religion

[jddrew1000]

I'll try to guwaa the girls. From L-R Malvailyn Statham, Geraldine Jones, Clara Ward, Elvis Presley, Viola Crowley, Mildred Means, and Vermettya Royster

[77miracles]

Will some saintly person please upload Clara's song from 78 on BBS label: "I"ll Anchor In The Harbor Of The Lord"?!?!?! Thank you and God Bless you~~~~~~~

[ElderPinkerton]

almost blacked out! Never heard this one. Clara Ward is on of my all time favorites.

[BABADUCATO]

THAT EXPLAINS IT!!! I've known for 26 years that somebody sounds like Baby Sis in the background on How I Got Over. Thank you.

[OlSkoolSaint]

You're welcome!!!

[Rowoches]

This is one of my favorite songs!

[appetancy]

The background group is The Clara Ward Specials (Frances Johnson, Thelma Jackson, Frances Steadman, Lilly Davis). Due to contractual obligations she couldn't use the Ward Singers, who were signed to Savoy, when she recorded for Gotham or BBS.. Though both Marion and Ruth Davis may be in the background of "How I Got Over." (Marion Williams and Ruth Davis in one group ... the head spins.) Dominant background voice is Frances Johnson, aka "Tallulah" as in Tallulah Bankhead !!!

[DaSourcespr06]

WOW! Marion and Ruth!!

[PurpleSnowman29]

I wander was Martha Bass singing with them when they recorded this, cause I think her voice. lol.

[OlSkoolSaint]

I think she was man, I'm not sure!

[Darneloh]

Great post of the Wards first time I've heard this!5stars

[OlSkoolSaint]

Thanks man!