Uncloudy days
Subtitle: the gospel music encyclopedia
By: by Bil Carpenter.
Publisher: Backbeat Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 515
Subjects: Gospel musicians -- Bio-bibliography; African American musicians -- Bio-bibliography
Genres: Bio-bibliography.
Description: "Uncloudy Days chronicles the careers of over 650 gospel artists and personalities from 1900 to the present day, and the book's 100-plus interviews reveal many stories for the first time. Bil Carpenter relates such tales as how Philip Bailey's record label pressed him to make gospel music that sounded like his pop hit "Easy Lover;" how a sex scandal almost silenced the Boys Choir of Harlem; and how Gloria Spencer - billed as the world's largest gospel singer at 615 pounds - suffered a circus-like exploitation. The book also includes a glossary of gospel terms, trivia tidbits, lists of the all-time best-selling gospel recordings, gospel songs that crossed over to R & B charts, and gospel Grammy, Dove, and Stellar award winners.

The first true gospel music encyclopedia, Uncloudy Days explores the artists who profoundly influenced early rock 'n' roll and soul music and provided inspiration for millions of the faithful."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-506) and index.
Table of contents: title: Biographical entries; title: Appendix. Glossary of terms ; Gospel trivia ; Bestselling gospel singles of all time ; Bestselling gospel albums/CDs of all time ; Gold videos ; Gospel songs on the R&B charts ; Gospel Grammy winners ; Dove awards ; Stellar awards ; American Quartet awards ; BMI Christian music awards ; Soul Train music awards ; Soul Train Lady of Soul awards ; Gospel poll results ; Personal interviews ; Selected bibliography.