Dottie West Sings Sacred Ballads
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Dottie West Sings Sacred Ballads is the name of a Christian music album by Dottie West
in 1967.
This album was West's first Christian/Inspirational music album. The album featured all Christian-music songs, that had been well-known and well-acknowledged. Songs like "How Great Thou Art
" and "His Eye is on the Sparrow
" were featured on the album. The album received critical acclaim at the time, and nominated West for a Grammy Award
for Best Sacred Performance, her first for that category. This album is virtually impossible to find today, however, "His Eye is on the Sparrow" was featured on West's RCA Country Legends CD in 2001.
(North America)
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
in 1967.
This album was West's first Christian/Inspirational music album. The album featured all Christian-music songs, that had been well-known and well-acknowledged. Songs like "How Great Thou Art
How Great Thou Art (hymn)
"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg in Sweden in 1885. The melody is a Swedish folk song. It was translated into English by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own composition. It was popularized by...
" and "His Eye is on the Sparrow
His Eye is on the Sparrow
"His Eye Is on the Sparrow" is a Gospel hymn. Although today it is a staple of African-American worship services, the song was originally written in 1905 by two white songwriters, lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel...
" were featured on the album. The album received critical acclaim at the time, and nominated West for a Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
for Best Sacred Performance, her first for that category. This album is virtually impossible to find today, however, "His Eye is on the Sparrow" was featured on West's RCA Country Legends CD in 2001.
Track listing
- "How Great Thou ArtHow Great Thou Art (hymn)"How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on a Swedish poem written by Carl Gustav Boberg in Sweden in 1885. The melody is a Swedish folk song. It was translated into English by British missionary Stuart K. Hine, who also added two original verses of his own composition. It was popularized by...
" - "I BelieveI Believe (1953 song)"I Believe" is the name of a popular song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1953.I Believe was commissioned and introduced by Jane Froman on her television show, and became the first hit song ever introduced on TV...
" - "You'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk Alone (song)"You'll Never Walk Alone" is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel.In the musical, in the second act, Nettie Fowler, the cousin of the female protagonist Julie Jordan, sings "You'll Never Walk Alone" to comfort and encourage Julie when her husband, Billy Bigelow, the...
" - "I'm Grateful"
- "King of Kings"
- "Lord's Prayer"
- "Lord, Is It I"
- "His Eye Is on the SparrowHis Eye is on the Sparrow"His Eye Is on the Sparrow" is a Gospel hymn. Although today it is a staple of African-American worship services, the song was originally written in 1905 by two white songwriters, lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabriel...
" - "In God's Eyes"
- "Then I Met the Master"
- "Where No One Stands Alone"
- "Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise"
Charts
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(North America)
Year | Chart | Position |
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1984 | Top Country Albums | #N/A |
1984 | The Billboard 200 | #N/A |