Various Artists – God Don’t Never Change – The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson

A stunning collection of artists and performances celebrate the timeless appeal of legendary gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson.
TOM WAITS The Soul Of A Man and John The Revelator
LUCINDA WILLIAMS Its Nobodys Fault But Mine and God Dont Never Change DEREK TRUCKS AND SUSAN TEDESCHI Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning
COWBOY JUNKIES Jesus Is Coming Soon
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Mothers Children Have A Hard Time
SINEAD OCONNOR Trouble Will Soon Be Over
LUTHER DICKINSON featuring THE RISING STAR FIFE & DRUM BAND Bye And Bye Im Going To See The King
MARIA MCKEE Let Your Light Shine On Me
RICKIE LEE JONES Dark Was The Night–Cold Was The Ground

Blind Willie Johnsons seminal songs have inspired artists like Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton to interpret his musical vision. Produced by Jeffrey Gaskill, who helmed 2003s Gotta Serve Somebody: The Gospel Songs Of Bob Dylan, GOD DONT NEVER CHANGE hits artistic pay dirt like few tribute albums have, and is brimming with outstanding performances by some of the biggest names in music. The artists are well-chosen and totally committed, and the new versions capture the raw beauty of the original recordings. Theres not a false note in the batch and moments of revelation are everywhere. From Sinead OConnors righteous cries on Trouble Will Soon Be Over and Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschis reverent reading of Keep Your Lamp Trimmed And Burning, from Lucinda Williams slide guitar-fueled lament in Nobodys Fault But Mine and Tom Waits virtual embodiment of Johnson himself on John The Revelator, this record is packed with transcendent recordings that speak as much to the greatness of the performers as they do the enduring legacy of Blind Willie Johnson. The vinyl LP comes with download card.