Album lore

The Old Time Song Service, issued by Savoy Records on June 25, 1974, presents Dr. C.J. Johnson’s earnest take on traditional gospel. The album collects twelve tracks steeped in the spiritual vernacular of the era, including “Free At Last,” “Sit Down Servant, Sit Down,” and the featured “I’m Going To Hide Behind The Mountain.” Johnson’s delivery is straightforward, rooted in the gospel tradition but unadorned by the era’s more elaborate production flourishes.Recorded at a time when Savoy was a mainstay for gospel recordings, this artifact reinforces the label’s commitment to preserving a lineage of unvarnished spiritual expression. While not widely scrobbled—just under 400 plays on Last.fm—the record holds its place as a document of mid-’70s gospel’s persistence in the face of shifting musical tides. Those seeking a modest yet sincere sermon in song will find this album a sound example of the genre’s enduring signals.

Album lore

The Old Time Song Service, issued by Savoy Records on June 25, 1974, presents Dr. C.J. Johnson’s earnest take on traditional gospel. The album collects twelve tracks steeped in the spiritual vernacular of the era, including “Free At Last,” “Sit Down Servant, Sit Down,” and the featured “I’m Going To Hide Behind The Mountain.” Johnson’s delivery is straightforward, rooted in the gospel tradition but unadorned by the era’s more elaborate production flourishes.Recorded at a time when Savoy was a mainstay for gospel recordings, this artifact reinforces the label’s commitment to preserving a lineage of unvarnished spiritual expression. While not widely scrobbled—just under 400 plays on Last.fm—the record holds its place as a document of mid-’70s gospel’s persistence in the face of shifting musical tides. Those seeking a modest yet sincere sermon in song will find this album a sound example of the genre’s enduring signals.