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Local Customs Downriver Revival

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Between 1967 and 1981, Detroit’s downriver neighbor Ecorse, Michigan, had its very own Moe Asch. Set up in a basement on 18th Avenue, electronics wiz, guitarist, and Ford plant foreman Felton Williams chronicled the musical lives of Ecorse’s citizens and issued them on his Solid Rock, Compose, Cass, and Revival labels. Compiled here are 24 of Williams’ most fascinating recordings, covering gospel, group soul, garage-punk, jazz, and funk. An entire basement of dreams crammed into one tidy package.

Also included is a Region 1 DVD stuffed with more than 200 sound recordings culled from Williams’ extensive archive, giving the listener a chance to hear every demo, steel guitar tutorial, and choir practice, plus a 30-minute documentary film featurette on the making of Downriver Revival.

TRACKLIST
  • Shirley Ann Lee - There's A Light
  • The Gospel Supremes - Sinner Man
  • Coleman Family - Peace On Earth
  • Calvin Cooke - Walk With Me
  • Shirley Ann Lee - I Shall Not Be Moved
  • The Revelations - Take Care Of Us
  • Bobby Cook & The Explosions - Untitled
  • The Organics - Footstumpin' (Alternate Take)
  • The Combinations - While You Were Gone
  • The Apostles Of Music - Wade In The Water
  • Deliverance Echoes - Heaven
  • Bobby Cook & The Explosions - On The Way
  • Shirley Ann Lee - How Can I Lose
  • The Young Generation - Running Mod
  • The Burgess Band - Untitled
  • Bobby Cook & The Explosions - Ridin' High
  • The Mighty Voices Of Wonder - Every Year Carries A Number
  • Shirley Ann Lee - Please Accept My Prayer
  • Calvin Cooke - What Happens To People
  • Coleman Family - People Has It Hard
  • Junior Mays Group - Round n' Round
  • Pilgrim Wonders - He Never Failed
  • The Mighty Walker Brothers - He'll Make A Way
  • Voices Of Deliverance - The Power Of God