Early Rock and Roll / Gospel (1953) - Professor Alex Bradford - I Don't Care What The World May Do

A song that is WAY ahead of it's time. This is on a very rare splash wax copy (blue and red wax randomly distributed through the record almost giving it a marbelized look).

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• 1953
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[JosephNScott2]

It's possible that rock & roll music influenced this musically. But I wouldn't call it rock & roll. Rock & roll music, as Wild Bill Moore & Wynonie Harris kicked it off with their '48 hits, was poking fun by taking the backbeat from '20s-'40s gospel music & the references to rocking from '20s-'40s gospel music, but using "rock" to refer to partying and sex. So this I would just call gospel music -- a la '30s gospel with backbeat. (I'm not religious. I'm just calling it like I see it.)

[PJDooWop]

@JosephNScott2 - Good comments, well taken. My videos are an open forum for well thought out comments like yours. Thank you

[MahoganyArchives]

Fabulous Prof. Alex recording. I need to know if "I'm too close to heaven" is on the flip side of this. I believe that was the hit side, but this is what I play. I wasn't even thought of when this came out, but can you tell me if the 45 you have is an orginal red wax? (it looks like the real deal) if so i will buy it regardless of condition if your every sell it. Its very personal. PLEASE let me know ASAP! Prof. Alex was an early LITTLE RICHARD influnence and my music idol. Thanks for posting

[PJDooWop]

To answer your questions, "Too Close To Heaven" is the flip and yes, this is an original copy. This was pressed on flat, rigid plastic and the edge is flat as well. The labels also feature the thin yellow squiggly line which is correct for a gospel release of this vintage. R&B releases did not use the thin yellow line until a few years later.

I'm a collector and usually don't sell records. Occaisionally, I might sell something if I find a duplicate copy of something.

[vwalbrid]

Now this is a man who knew what it was to "make a joyful noise." I am also a white guy, but I have adored my copy of this song on 78RPM since I got it. Just love it. Just such pure joy in it. There are few other songs I have the same feeling about. "Somewhere to Lay My Head" by the Highway Q.C.s is one of the very few others.

[PJDooWop]

I'm white too. The way music like this brings people together just proves that the only race is humanity. Hopefully the new decade will bring us closer to unity, even if we're only closer incrementally. I do believe we can get there.

I love the Q.C.s. You have great taste in music

[ketefollen1984]

Heaven to me!!!

[nighttrane1]

I had this one on a 78!

[PJDooWop]

Amen to that!

[alphashed]

@PJDooWop Where do we look for Professor Bradford in Heaven? Angels Choir? Well I would think if we look for him in the Angels Choir we had better look at the podium because the Professor will be leading the choir in a joyful celebration.  We can only celestially divine what wonders we will see and how joyful the sweet music will be - I can hardly wait!