This 1970 release records the shape note singing convention in Houston, Mississippi. As is the tradition with shape note signing, songs are first sung using notes "fa-so-la-mi," then with lyrics. Each voice part is equally balanced, consequently submerging the tune because all parts (except bass) are sung by both men and women. Liner notes compiled by Amelia Ramsey include a history of shape note singing and background on each song. An illustrated essay by Frederic Ramsey Jr.. provides more information on the Mississippi community.

Tracklist:

Liverpool
Delight
Schenectady
Bear Creek
Harmony
World Unknown
Stratfield
Arbacoochee
Save, Lord, Or We Perish
Soar Away
Cusseta
Traveling On
Fillmore
Gospel Trumpet
Providence
Florida
Columbiana
Happy Home
Southwell
Concord
Rees
New Hope
The Resurrection Day
Idumea
Mear
My Brightest Days - My Brightest Day
New Jordan
Alabama
Morning Sun
Exhortation
Sinners Friend
Coston
Georgia
Cheves
Invitation
Eternal Home
Green Street
The Spirit Shall Return
Christian Soldier
Medley: The Good Old Way/Cowper
Christmas Anthem
Jerusalem
Exhilaration
Canaan's Land
Sweet Rivers
Easter Anthem
Notes Almost Divine
Manchester
O Come Away
Murillo's Lesson
Calvary
Nashville

UPC: 093070415126
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Fasola Fifty-Three Shape Note Folk Hymns All Day - Fasola: Fifty-Three Shape / Various (2 CD)