If You See My Saviour

Thomas A. Dorsey · 1932 · Vocalion 1710, recorded March 17, 1932

Context

Thomas A. Dorsey, a former blues pianist known as Georgia Tom, himself recorded this gospel song on March 17, 1932, which Willie Mae Ford Smith had popularized at the National Baptist Convention in 1930. The record was released on Vocalion (1710). That same year, Dorsey co-founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses and wrote Take My Hand, Precious Lord.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Gospel, Blues, spirituals, work songs. Among the origins and influences of Gospel: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

Sources

• adp.library.ucsb.edu
• EN: Thomas A. Dorsey

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