Comments on: Saturday Video Roundup: the sublime, the ridiculous and the big Finnish

By: Mike Sheehan

Mike Sheehan — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:13:35 +0000

Say Russ, ever hear (of) or see 'The Gospel of Colonus,' esp. the original 1985 production that was filmed? An ingenious concept, one of Morgan Freeman's finest performances, and music and singing that may prove heaven exists. Why Jevetta Steele didn't become a superstar is beyond me. Utterly mindblowing, profoundly moving, and sadly obscure. Some clips are here, enjoy. And get the original cast recording if you can find it on eBay, since it's out of print.

By: Russ Wellen

Russ Wellen — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:38:18 +0000

Thanks, Sam. I'd always heard about Sister Rosetta, but never seen or heard her. She's smoking. Another long-lost Gospel star whose appeal crosses over into the secular is Dorothy Love Coates.

By: Sam Smith

Sam Smith — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:47:22 +0000

Neither is Sister Rosetta.

By: Jim Booth

Jim Booth — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:46:00 +0000

Love Sister Rosetta’s SG – and she plays so great….

I am NEVER going to Finland…..

By: Mike Sheehan

Mike Sheehan — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:55:54 +0000

After I first heard Sister Rosetta for the first time in my teens, I could never forget her very stylish, upbeat, heartfelt vocals… nor her fast fingers. It’s a shame she’s been in the shadows for so long. She did great Christmas traditionals too, esp. “Silent Night.”