William Warfield is the singer/actor who appeared in the 1951 MGM musical "Show Boat" singing "Ol' Man River" and recorded the definitive "Porgy and Bess" for RCA in 1963. Warfield is also known for his world premieres of classic songs by composer Aaron Copeland in 1951 and 1953 with Copeland at the piano. Warfield passed away in 2002, after recording this album in late 2000 with Bill Carter's Jazz Band. Known for his distinctive baritone and superb vocal clarity, Warfield sings spirituals like "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" and "Amazing Grace." the program is rounded out with instrumentals by Carter's band.

Tracklist:

Make Me a Pallet on the Floor
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Old Rugged Cross, The
Oh! Didn't He Ramble
Up a Lazy River
Blue Horizon
Down by the Riverside
Precious Lord
Just a Little While to Stay Here
When the Saints Go Marching In
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Something Within Me
Scandalizing My Name
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Swanee River
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Amazing Grace

UPC: 038153077228
Label: Delmark
Release Date: 3.16.04
Format: CD

William Warfield - Something Within Me (CD)