Heritage Music Press
15/2087H, SATB, $2.20
Date released: 2005

Take a well-loved spiritual, add a rockin’ gospel style accompaniment with rhythm section, brass and saxes, and you have a sure-fire crowd pleaser! From the opening bars of the introduction your audience will be hooked. It is non-stop energy from the first measure to last, with fun, syncopated rhythms in both the accompaniment and vocal parts. Hayes incorporates blues notes and jazz idioms which can feature vocal jazz inflections and stylings if you desire. There’s even a “shout” chorus where the singers are supported by just a hip drum groove. The lyrics have universal appeal, making this piece a wise choice for schools, community and church choruses alike.