Description
I Remember Mama is an album by the American gospel singer and songwriter Shirley Caesar, released on Word Records in 1989. Also manufactured and distributed by A&M Records. The album was produced by Bubba Smith and Shirley Caesar.
The First Lady of black gospel music hits top form with this live set. From the catchy opener «I Cannot Stop Praising Him», the listener is caught and held. Predictably, on a live album, Shirley preaches, teaches and sings praises with no reservations and with the same declamatory power she demonstrated with the Caravans all those years ago. The album is dedicated in memory of her mother, Hallie Martin Caesar, who is passionately eulogised on the title track. Shirley takes out time to share fond memories of her mother, who was a tower of strength and gave so much love. The lyrics fit beautifully with the tune and later Shirley talks and yells of her first “real” experience of Jesus. (Mama knew that she wasn’t playing church no more…) It makes you laugh and it makes you cry, and as you sing along with the backing vocalists, it’s as though you knew ‘Mama’ personally. Side B is not as addictive, but it does have a melodious finish with «What Would You Do?», a song asking if you’ll be ready when the Saviour comes. The last line continues to ring in your spirit, even when it’s ended. Overall a good album, produced by Bubba Smith and Shirley herself. [Dulcie Dixon, Cross Rhythms, May 1990]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “I Cannot Stop Praising Him”
A2. “Jesus Is Everywhere”
A3. “Worship Him”
A4. “I Remember Mama”
Side Two
B1. “Expect Your Blessing”
B2. “Don’t Give Up”
B3. “He’ll Do It Again”
B4. “What Would You Do”
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Myrrh Records. Re-issued on CD by Epic/Word in 1992.
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