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Bessie Griffin

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Born
6 July 1922
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
10 April 1989 (aged 66)
Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an African American gospel singer. Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and later appeared in night clubs, on Broadway and in 1962 on the Ed Sullivan Show. Griffin performed briefly with "Queen of Gospel" Albertina Walker & The Caravans in 1953 but spent most of her career as a solo artist. While often compared to Mahalia Jackson, Griffin had a lighter contralto that allowed her t… read more
Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an African American gospel singer. Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and later appeared in night c… read more
Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an African American gospel singer. Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and later appeared in night clubs, on Broadway and in 1962 on the Ed Sullivan Show. Griffin performed… read more

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1 Oh Glory Hallelujah!: The Sensational Gospel Singer How Great Thou Art
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2 Play track Gospel Soul Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
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3 Even Me: Four Decades of Recording Christ Is All
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4 Precious Memories: Favorites From Gospel's Women Of Song The Old Rugged Cross
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  1. 976 listeners

    1 Jan 1989 · 22 tracks

    Even Me: Four Decades of Recording
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    1 Jan 1964 · 12 tracks

    Oh Glory Hallelujah!: The Sensational Gospel Singer
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    1968 · 5 tracks

    Gospel Soul
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    13 Aug 1969 · 10 tracks

    Come Ye Disconsolate
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