Charles Albert Tindley

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 were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
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

(Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Tindley, Charles Albert," accessed November 1, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103553.

Tindley, Charles Albert. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 1, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103553.

"Tindley, Charles Albert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 1 November 2024.

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