Uncloudy Day (album)


Uncloudy Day is a collection of recordings made between 1956 and 1959 by the Staple Singers, many of which that were originally released as 10-inch, 78 rpm shellac discs, that became the first 12 inch Gospel LP released by the Vee-Jay label.

Critical reception

AllMusic reviewer Opal Nations stated "Classic folk-rooted gospel from this mixed group. Stinging Delta guitar. Stunning harmonies".

Track listing

All compositions by Roebuck Staples except where noted
  1. "Uncloudy Day" – 3:02
  2. "Let Me Ride" – 2:46
  3. "God's Wonderful Love" – 2:46
  4. "Help Me Jesus" – 2:45
  5. "I'm Coming Home" – 6:45
  6. "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray" – 2:52
  7. "Low Is the Way" – 2:36
  8. "I Had a Dream" – 2:55
  9. "On My Way to Heaven" – 2:24
  10. "Going Away" – 2:00
  11. "I'm Leaning" – 2:21
  12. "I Know I Got Religion" – 2:24

Personnel