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On July 30, 2008, the renowned
Margaret Babe Allison
entered into eternal rest. What a singer she was. She represented gospel music with
the charisma and charm
that is yet to be duplicated. She was a pillar of strength and always had an
encouraging word. She conveyed words of encouragement, hope, and, most
importantly, reminders of the road to salvation through her songs. Those words
are certainly present in her last CD titled Touch Me Again.
The CD was released on May 20, 2008. The producer for this project was Darrell
Luster, of
The Sensational Nightingales. Mr. Luster is featured on three
(3) of the songs.
Diehard fans of Ms. Allison will readily recognize that her voice is not as
strong on this project as on previous recordings. However, they will also
realize that this CD is one to be treasured.
On the first song, Dont Let Him
Catch You With Your Work Undone, Mr. Luster and Ms. Allison share lead duties. It almost sounds like they are being backed up by
The Sensational Nightingales.
Thank You For My Storms is the next song. The song reminds us that our
storms are Gods opportunities to work miracles in our lives. This ballad is
one of the best on the CD. It may not get much airplay because it is also the
longest song on the CD.
When The Gates Swing Wide is another song that features Darrell Luster. As
with each of the songs on which Mr. Luster is featured, he shares lead duties
with Ms. Allison. Theresa Richmond can certainly be heard in the background.
I Shall Know Him has the arrangement of It Could Have Been The Other Way. As
you listen to this song, it will not be lost on the listener that it embodies
her transition from earth to glory. Listen closely to the words.
God Has A Use For Me was written by Spanky Williams. "God Said It" was written
by Theresa Richmond and she sings lead on this song. The arrangement to "Pass
Me Not" is quite unique. This is followed by "Touch Me Again."
Hes Not Through With Me Yet is followed by the upbeat "Homecoming." The
instrumentation on "Homecoming" will have you thinking about some of the great
guitarists that have come through MALACO; such as Val, JoJo, Bobby McDougle and Maurice Morgan.
Work On Me is another song that was lead by Theresa. The project closes with
Im On The Battlefield For The Lord. What an appropriate song to close the
last recording by this legend.
The historic nature of this project cannot be emphasis enough. The last
recording by any artist is sure to garner interest, but in the gospel quartet
genre this one generate interest from many years.
This is a great project and should be in your collection. If you like traditional gospel quartet music you do not want
to regret not getting this CD. We give
Margaret Babe Allison & The
Angelics
Touch Me Again a 9 out of 10. Click
HERE to purchase the CD. Click on the
title to hear
"God
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