The Reverend Washington Phillips was among the earliest recorded gospel singers. He recorded less than 20 songs - among them the haunting "What are They Doing in Heaven Today" - that help lay the foundation for future generations of African American gospel artists. Details of his later life are questionable: two narratives - one ending in a mental hospital and the other in a long life in his native Texas - compete. Whatever his end, the good Reverend left an unforgettable legacy of spiritual performance.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
What Are They Doing in Heaven Today (Washington Phillips)
The Reverend Washington Phillips was among the earliest recorded gospel singers. He recorded less than 20 songs - among them the haunting "What are They Doing in Heaven Today" - that help lay the foundation for future generations of African American gospel artists. Details of his later life are questionable: two narratives - one ending in a mental hospital and the other in a long life in his native Texas - compete. Whatever his end, the good Reverend left an unforgettable legacy of spiritual performance.
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