Charles Albert Tindley
Charles Albert Tindley (July 7, 1851 – July 26, 1933) was an American Methodist minister and gospel music composer. His composition "I'll Overcome Someday" is credited as the basis for the U.S. Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome". Another of his hymns is "Take Your Burden to the Lord and Leave It There" (1916), as well as "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" (1901). Often referred to as "The Prince of Preachers", he educated himself, became a minister and founded one of the largest Methodist congregations serving the African-American community on the East Coast of the United States. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 7, 1851 (Berlin), Died July 26, 1933 (Philadelphia)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1939
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, lyricist, songwriter, arranger
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Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Edison | N-455 | 12-in. | 9/24/1928 | We'll understand it better bye and bye | North Carolina Ramblers ; Posey Rorer | Vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer, lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tindley, Charles Albert," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103553.
Tindley, Charles Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103553.
"Tindley, Charles Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Tindley, Charles Albert - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82037906
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