Tennessee Ernie Ford - Standin' In The Need of Prayer (1960) Vinyl LP • Gospel

Catalog Number: SPC-3222

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; (front/back); section of shrink missing near top-right. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine has no-text and little-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; slightly split near bottom-right corner. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots, heavier towards bottom. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Standin' In The Need Of Prayer
• Ain't Gonna Study War No More
• Old Blue
• My Grandfather's Clock
• Pretty Little Pink
• Old Time Religion
• Look Down
• I Know The Lord Laid His Hands On Me
• Twenty-One Years
• The Night Herding Song

About The Record:

Standin' In The Need of Prayer, by Tennessee Ernie Ford, released in 1960, is a collection of traditional gospel hymns and spirituals, showcasing Ford’s rich baritone and deep-rooted connection to American folk and religious music. The album features arrangements that blend simplicity with emotional depth, appealing to audiences seeking spiritual solace during the early 1960s, a period marked by social and political change. Historically significant for its role in popularizing gospel music within mainstream country and pop audiences, it reflects Ford’s ability to bridge sacred and secular music following his massive success with Sixteen Tons. While the album itself did not produce major chart-topping singles, the title track, Standin' In The Need of Prayer, became a notable performance piece in Ford’s repertoire, often highlighted in his live shows and television appearances. The album remains a testament to Ford’s versatility and his contribution to the gospel music revival in mid-20th century America.