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James Cleveland's celebrated gospel recording featuring his iconic rendition of the title song with the Angelic Choir, one of the best-selling gospel albums of its era.
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Who performs with James Cleveland on Peace Be Still?
James Cleveland recorded the album with the Angelic Choir of the First Baptist Church of Nutley, New Jersey. Cleveland leads from the piano while the choir supplies the massed vocal power heard on the title performance.
What is the title song "Peace Be Still" about?
The song retells the Gospel story in which Jesus calms a storm after his disciples fear their boat will sink. Its dramatic progression lets Cleveland move from spoken exhortation and restrained singing into an intense choral climax.
Why is Peace Be Still considered a landmark gospel album?
The recording became one of James Cleveland's signature releases and a major commercial success for gospel music. Its combination of preaching, piano-led accompaniment, and the Angelic Choir's responses helped define Cleveland's influential sound.
Was Peace Be Still recorded in a studio or during a church performance?
It was recorded live at the First Baptist Church in Nutley, New Jersey, giving it the atmosphere of an active worship service. Congregational energy and Cleveland's interaction with the choir are central parts of the recording.
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