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The Ward Singers: I'm Climbing Higher & Higher

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Uploaded by on May 24, 2008

This song was recorded on the Savoy Record label in New York City on June 5, 1954. It is a very almost forgotten song, but a very beautiful one. The Lead singer is Mrs. Marion Williams.

I hope everyone enjoys this record, I'm climbing higher & higher by the Famous Ward Singers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia

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  • That note that Marion sings near the end is the D two octaves and one note above middle C on the piano -- seventeen full steps above middle C.

  • yeah. wonderful composition by Rev. Brewster and wonderful lead by Mrs. Williams and heart-stirring vocals by the Ward Singers. I'm taken as always by the superb vocals of the Old Ward Singers. Thank you.

  • PS49 -- Do you have any recordings of the first Ward Singers, comprised of just mother Gertrude and teenage daughters Willarene and Clara? If so, please post them.

  • wow. that's a noble request. That would take some searching.  But i'm sure they exist. I will try my best. I'll get back to you.

  • You're right, it is. But if anyone could do it, it's you, PS29! It may not be possible to find anything at this point.

    This initial version of the Ward Family Singers was started by Mrs. Gertrude Ward in 1931, when Clara was seven years old and Willarene was nine. It was just the three of them. That was the composition of the group thoughout the 1930s and into the early '40s.

  • Wow! what a honor to be held as the old gospel music finder. lol. Thank you. I tell you what I will reach back into the studio and talk to some of my old co-workers and see what we can come up with. I'll keep you posted. Snowman!!!

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  • @PennTrafford The original Ward Singers did not make national recordings. They did travel nationally.

  • Y'all betta sang now!

  • The three Ward girls sang alone on That Awful Day Will Surely Come

  • Wow...I haven't heard this song in many years...Bring back memories of all my old tapes...cassette...that is..LOL

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