Pastor T. L. Barrett, The Youth For Christ Choir Like A Ship... (Without A Sail)

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• “Like A Ship” was recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old pastor and a school choir and is a stirring and powerful meditation on the aftermath of the civil rights movement

  Recorded with the help of Chess/Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch and Richard Evans, the album is a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfield-style political soul, with sleigh bells, handclaps and jazzy piano stops. Barrett, who has been sampled by T.I., Kanye and Khaled, created a rousing crossover gospel classic that still has great relevance.

  Recorded in 1971 by a 27-year-old minister and his school choir, “Like A Ship” is a poignant and powerful meditation on the unlimited aftermath of the civil rights movement

  With the help of Chess / Cadet maestros Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch and Richard Evans, the album tracks a mix of euphoric gospel and Mayfi