Live and Direct

• Artist: The Mighty Clouds of Joy
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• Release Date: 1978
• Type: Live
• Genre: Gospel

Review

Live & Direct is a wonderful, inspiring live recording from the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Although the group was past its peak when they recorded this in the late '70s, they nevertheless retained much of their vocal power, and their interplay is simply breathtaking at times. And, since it features all of their classic material, the album functions as a best-of sampler, and it's certainly not a bad way to become acquainted with this extraordinary group. ~ Leo Stanley, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Love Train		The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Stairway to Heaven		The Mighty Clouds of Joy
I Came to Jesus	Willie Joe Ligon	The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Shout		The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Look on the Bright Side		The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Carnival of Life		The Mighty Clouds of Joy
Where Is Your Faith		The Mighty Clouds of Joy

Credits

Al McKay (Guitar), Eddie Alford (Guitar), George Bohannon (Trombone), Eddie Brown (Conductor), Jack Ashford (Percussion), Raymond Lee Pounds (Drums), Steve Flowers (Piano), Hampton Carlton (Organ), Nathan Watts (Bass), Kevin Beamish (Mixing), Don Myrick (Saxophone), Willie Hightower (Conductor), William Green (Saxophone), Bruce Miller (Keyboards), Tommy Soul (Drums), Michael Harris (Trumpet), Sonny Burke (Keyboards), Oscar Brashear (Trumpet), Kevin Beamish (Engineer), Steve Madaio (Trumpet), Kenneth Lupper (Keyboards), Jim Horn (Saxophone)