Fern Jones

Fern Jones (1923–1996) was an American gospel singer from Arkansas who blended traditional gospel music with elements of country and rockabilly.[1]

Jones got married at 16 to Ray Jones, and with her husband she toured the Southern revival circuit.[1] The only album she ever recorded was Singing a Happy Song,[2] released in 1959 on Dot Records.[2] The album, with additional songs, was released in 2005 as Fern Jones/The Glory Road and music from the album is heard in movies and on television.

Glory Road tracklist
  1. I Am A Pilgrim (2:30)
  2. You Ain't Got Nuthin' (2:40)
  3. I Do Believe (2:05)
  4. I Was There When It Happened (2:06)
  5. Be Thankful You're You (2:26)
  6. Strange Things Happening Every Day (2:26)
  7. I Ain't Got Time (2:14)
  8. Just A Little Talk With Jesus (2:19)
  9. Keeps Me Busy (2:33)
  10. Take My Hand, Precious Lord (2:40)
  11. Let Tomorrow Be (1:59)
  12. Didn't It Rain (2:29)
  13. I Was There When It Happened (Alternate Version) (2:20)
  14. My Prayer For The Ones I Love (2:27)
  15. I Do Believe (Alternate Version) (2:16)
  16. I Don't Know (2:17)
  17. We'll Understand It By And By (2:00)
  18. Whispering Hope (2:00)
  19. Keeps Me Busy (Alternate Version) (2:32)
  20. Let Tomorrow Be (Alternate Version) (2:04)
  21. I Don't Care What The World May Do (2:10)
  22. Just A Closer Walk (2:41)
  23. This World Is Not My Home (1:57)
  24. When A Sinner Prays (2:37)

References
  1. Rimmer, Mike (May 11, 2006). "Fern Jones: The 1950s gospel pioneer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  2. Moon, Tom (December 5, 2005). "Fern Jones: The Road to Glory". NPR. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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