This 1972 album features George Jones and Tammy Wynette delivering a collection of spirituals that highlights their renowned vocal interplay. The duo's signature emotional depth is fully present, lending a powerful authenticity to the gospel material.
- The album reached number 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. It was recorded at the famed RCA Studio B in Nashville. Wynette sang lead on four tracks, while Jones took the lead on three, with the remaining tracks featuring their shared vocals.
- This record was released during a period of significant commercial success for the duo, shortly after their highly successful 1970 duet album "We Go Together." The album's release coincided with Jones's solo career also flourishing, with his single "He Stopped Loving Her Today" becoming a posthumous hit years later.
- The album included covers of traditional hymns and gospel songs, such as "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Jesus Will Walk With Me." Both artists were renowned for their ability to convey deep emotion in their music, a skill that made their gospel recordings particularly resonant with audiences.
George Jones and Tammy Wynette were a country music power couple who recorded and performed together throughout the 1970s. This album came at the height of their joint popularity, following several duet hits.
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