He Got Better Things For You

General Information
Performer: Memphis Sanctified Singers

Instrumentation: Guitar-Will Shade

Date of recording: 1929

Record label: Victor

Serial #:38559B

Summary
(As summarized by Harry Smith, The Anthology Of American Folk Music) "HALF AIN'T NEVER BEEN TOLD. JESUS CHRIST SAVIOR; GOT HOLY GHOST AND FIRE. CORNELIUS HUMBLE, NOT SUFFICIENT, GOD SENT ANGEL. SAINT MARY, VIRGIN, BIRTHED SON OF GOD. GOD MADE HER NEW; NOW WAITING IN GLORY." (10).

Information On This Song
This Religious Song is a good example of the style of Spirituals found in Memphis, TN.

Albums Featuring This Song

 * The Anthology Of American Folk Music
 * Spreading The Word
 * Memphis Gospel
 * How Can I Keep From Singing? (album)