The Mighty Clouds Of Joy – Kickin’ (1975/2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The Mighty Clouds Of Joy – Kickin’ (1975/2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 42:24 minutes | 878 MB | Genre: Gospel
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Omnivore Recordings

In the late 1950s, The Mighty Clouds Of Joy released their first records on the Peacock label, alongside gospel legends The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama, The Sensational Nightingales and others. In 1974, they moved to ABC Records, where they released their acclaimed crossover album “It’s Time” with producer Dave Crawford (Wilson Pickett, The J. Geils Band, B. B. King).

The following year, Kickin’ exploded on the charts, landing at #1 on the Billboard Disco Action Chart with the title track “Mighty High.” The album contained other energetic original compositions, as well as cover versions of Stevie Wonder, Billy Preston and Kiki Dee. Gospel music had evolved into universal music and songs that appealed to listeners of all genres.

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