Sunday Gospel: The Reverend James Cleveland 1932-1991

This week the Gospel Sunday Devotion features the music of the Reverend James Cleveland 1932-1991.Reverend Cleveland was a a gospel singer, arranger, composer and arguably one of the most talented singer-preachers of his era.Reverend Cleveland was born in Chicago,Illinois and was taught by the great Thomas Dorsey,the father of gospel music.Reverend Cleveland began singing at Chicago's Pilgrim Baptist Church under Thomas Dorsey ,from there he began a career that lasted almost forty years.
Reverend Cleveland performed with such notables as Aretha Franklin and Albertina Walker,known for his raspy delivery and his choir,Cleveland is still missed to this day by his legion of fans.