The Caravans were a gospel vocal group who originated in Chicago in the late 1940s as the Robert Anderson Singers and The Robert Anderson Gospel Caravan, and evolved to begin recording as The Caravans in 1952, becoming hugely popular and immensely respected, as well as extremely influential. As much as any other group, they incorporated the styles which formed the backbone of the secular soul music which became popular during the 1960s. The groups line-ups over the next decade included some of the most noted singers of the era, including Albertina Walker, Inez Andrews, Denise Norwood, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, Johneron Davis, Delores Washington and others, on occasion also including Rev. James Cleveland. This great-value 56-track 2-CD collection features most of the A and B sides of their releases on the States and Gospel labels during this era, many of which were also included on their album releases during these years as well. Their music retained its intensity and integrity in the gospel arena, featuring many traditional songs and spirituals alongside some fine new gospel compositions, including some composed within the group, while taking their distinctive brand of gospel firmly into more contemporary soul territory, making for an exciting and joyous showcase for their talents. Track List: Disc: 1 1. Think of His Goodness 2. Tell the Angels 3. Stranger of Galilee 4. Count Your Blessings 5. Get Away Jordan 6. Hell Be There 7. God Is Good to Me 8. Blessed Assurance 9. Why Should I Worry 10. On My Way Home 11. I Know the Lord Will Make a Way 12. What a Friend We Have in Jesus 13. The Angels Keep Watching 14. Since I Met Jesus 15. Blessed and Brought Up By the Lord 16. Jesus Is a Rock 17. Witness 18. Let Us Run 19. What Kind of Man Is This 20. The Man Jesus 21. Old Time Religion 22. The Solid Rock 23. Wait for Me 24. Tell Him What You Want 25. None But the Righteous 26. Onward Christian Soldiers Disc: 2 1. Crucifixion 2. Come on Jesus 3. You Cant Beat Gods Giving 4. Im Willing 5. Im Not Tired Yet 6. Mary, Dont You Weep 7. Lord Keep Me Day By Day 8. Your Friend 9. He Wont Deny Me 10. Swing Low Sweet Chariot 11. Mercy Lord 12. Show Me the Way 13. They Didnt Believe in Me 14. God Can Do Anything 15. Hold to God, Im Changing Hands 16. The Rough Side of the Mountain 17. Hear Ye the Word 18. Make It in 19. Hallelujah Its Done 20. I Wont Be Back 21. Remember Me Oh Lord 22. Jesus Ill Never Forget You 23. See How the Lord Has Kept Me