Mighty Clouds of Joy (Musical group), singing group
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Long playing record album jacket front cover of The best of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, 1973. Front cover: "The best of the Mighty Clouds of Joy. MCA - 28019. Family circleAin't got long hereNone but the righteousBride sideGlory hallelujahNearer to TheeI'll go -- part 1I'll go -- part 2A friend in JesusNobody can turn me around. Peacock" and a signature of "V. Berry" on the cover.The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in 1960 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mighty_Clouds_Of_Joy]
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