The favorite hymn of Martin Luther King, it’s been translated into over 50 languages and sung by everyone from Elvis to Leontyne Price, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” remains Thomas A. Dorsey’s great ...

You know "Glory" by now—after all, it's been one of the talks of the town as of late, and certainly one of Common's most visible hits in some time. The song, written for the film Selma, which follows ...

Thomas A. Dorsey wrote the lyrics in 1932 Those who have sung the song include Aretha Franklin%2C Merle Haggard%2C Leontyne Price Dorsey%27s son says he struggled to gain acceptance for gospel music ...

"Precious Lord," the gospel song that's getting a lot of buzz these days, has a Michigan connection. The son of the song's author Thomas A. Dorsey lives in Oak Park. The Free Press talked to the son - ...

Back in 1932 I was 32 years old and a fairly new husband. My wife, Nettie and I were living in a little apartment on Chicago's Southside. One hot August afternoon I had to go to St. Louis, where I was ...

This month, Thomas A. Dorsey’s song “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” turns 90 years old. One of the most beloved gospel songs of all time, it has been recorded by Mahalia Jackson, Elvis Presley and ...

Singer Melba Moore opens her music file and tells what songs bring her inspiration, including Mahalia Jackson's rendition of "Precious Lord," gospel singer Donnie McClurkin's "The Days of Elijah" and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings ...