Arizona Dranes

Arizona Dranes

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Juanita "Arizona" Dranes, born on May 4, 1889 in Sherman, Texas, was a blind gospel singer and pianist. She attended the Texas Institute for Deaf, Dumb and Blind Colored Youth from 1896 to 1910, where she learned piano. In the early 1920s, Dranes joined the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and became a favored singer-pianist, incorporating syncopated, ragtime styles into her gospel accompaniment. Dranes introduced piano accompaniment to holiness music and began recording with Okeh Records in 1926, releasing notable singles such as "John Said He Saw a Number" (1926) and "My Soul is a Witness for the Lord" (1926). She continued touring through the 1940s, moving to Los Angeles in 1948 where she passed away on July 27, 1963.

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I Shall Wear A Crown
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
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Contemplations
2022 Frank Goldy
07-01-2022
Contemplations
01
Lamb's Blood Has Washed Me Clean
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
03:17
Composers: trad.
02
John Said He Saw a Number
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
02:32
Composers: trad.
03
He Is My Story
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
03:18
Composers: Dranes
04
In That Day
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
02:45
Composers: Sabolick
05
I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go!
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
03:16
Composers: Public Domain
06
I Shall Wear a Crown
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
03:27
Composers: trad.
07
Bye and Bye We're Going to See the King
Arizona Dranes
Contemplations
03:02
Composers: trad.
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It's All Right Now
17-03-2015
It's All Right Now
01
It's Alright Now
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
02:47
02
Lamb's Blood Has Washed Me Clean
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
03:18
03
I Shall Wear a Crown
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
03:28
04
Crucifixion
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
03:28
05
I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
03:17
06
Just Look
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
03:02
07
My Soul Is a Witness for the Lord
Arizona Dranes
It's All Right Now
02:29
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Splits
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
10-05-2005
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
01
In That Day
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
02:42
02
It's All Right Now
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
02:44
03
John Said He Saw A Number
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
02:29
04
My Soul Is A Witness For The Lord
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
02:25
05
Crucifixion
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
03:24
06
Sweet Heaven Is My Home
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
03:21
07
Bye And Bye We're Going To See The King
Arizona Dranes
Arizona Dranes (1926-1929)
02:59
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Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
â„— 2023 Saydisc Records
16-06-2023
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
01
Kansas City Blues, Pt. 1
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:19
Writer: Lonnie Johnson / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
02
Kansas City Blues, Pt. 2
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:22
Writer: Lonnie Johnson / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
03
Careless Love
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
02:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
I Want a Little Some o' That What You Got
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:30
Writer: Jimmy Foster / Composers: Jimmy Foster
05
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 1
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:04
Writer: Joe Bihari / Composers: B.B. King
06
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 2
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:06
Writer: Joe Bihari / Composers: B.B. King
07
Death Valley Is Just Half Way to My Home
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 7: Songsters & Saints
03:31
Writer: Andy Razaf / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
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I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
2008 CaseQuarter
09-02-2005
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
01
Two Wings
Rev. Utah Smith
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
02:36
02
Glory To Jesus, I'm Free
Rev. Utah Smith and Congregation
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
03:49
03
Two Wings and Every Man's Got To Lay Down And Die
Rev. Utah Smith and Congregation
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
03:18
04
Take A Trip
Rev. Utah Smith
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
02:58
05
I Have Good News To Bring
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
03:01
06
I Want Two Wings
Rev. Utah Smith
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
02:56
07
God Rode In On A Windstorm
Sister Sarah James and the Sanctified Six
I Got Two Wings: Elder Utah Smith and COGIC Friends
02:45
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Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
2020 World Music Network
18-09-2020
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
01
It's All Right Now
Arizona Dranes
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
02:45
Writer: Juanita Dranes / Composers: Juanita Dranes
02
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
Luther Magby
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
03:09
Writer: Luther Magby / Composers: Luther Magby
03
True Friendship
Rev. J.C. Burnett
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
02:55
Writer: Rev. J.C. Burnett / Composers: Rev. J.C. Burnett
04
Po' Mourner
Four Dusty Travelers
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
02:52
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
So High
St. Mark's Chanters
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
02:26
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
The Crucifixion of Christ
Jessie May Hill
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
03:00
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
God Don't Never Change
Blind Willie Johnson
Rough Guide to the Roots of Gospel
02:56
Writer: Willie Johnson / Composers: Willie Johnson
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Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
â„— 2022 Matchbox Bluesmaster
06-05-2022
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
01
Kansas City Blues, Pt. 1
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:19
Writer: Lonnie Johnson / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
02
Kansas City Blues, Pt. 2
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:22
Writer: Lonnie Johnson / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
03
Careless Love
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
02:56
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
I Want a Little Some o' That What You Got
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:30
Writer: Jimmy Foster / Composers: Jimmy Foster
05
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 1
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:04
Writer: Joe Bihari / Composers: B.B. King
06
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 2
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:06
Writer: Joe Bihari / Composers: B.B. King
07
Death Valley Is Just Half Way to My Home
Lonnie Johnson
Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Set 7
03:31
Writer: Andy Razaf / Composers: Lonnie Johnson
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The Gospel Sound
(P) 1994 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
08-03-1994
The Gospel Sound
01
Motherless Children (Album Version)
Blind Willie Johnson
The Gospel Sound
03:24
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
02
Down Here, Lord Waiting For You (Album Version)
Reverend J.M. Gates
The Gospel Sound
03:01
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
My Soul Is A Witness (Album Version)
Arizona Dranes
The Gospel Sound
02:27
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
04
Anyhow (Album Version)
The Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet
The Gospel Sound
02:41
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
Who Was John (Album Version)
Mitchell's Christian Singers
The Gospel Sound
02:27
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
Let Your Light Shine On Me (Album Version)
Blind Willie Johnson
The Gospel Sound
03:11
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
07
The Sun Didn't Shine (Album Version)
Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet
The Gospel Sound
02:10
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
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The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
â„— 2000 Maghreb HITS
01-01-2000
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
01
Gabriel's Trumpet
Dinwiddie Colored Quartet
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
02:42
02
Dark Was The Night Cold Was The Ground
Blind Willie Johnson
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
03:22
03
He Took My Sins Away
Birmingham Jubilee Singers
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
03:05
04
Death's Black Train Is Comin
The Reverend J.M. Gates
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
03:02
05
Get On Board
Clara Smith
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
03:24
06
On Revival Day (A Rhythmic Spiritual)
Bessie Smith
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
02:56
07
Crucifixion
Arizona Dranes
The Prewar Gospel Story 1902 - 1944
03:29
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Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
2016 Sunset Blvd.
06-05-2016
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
01
My Soul Is A Witness
Arizona Dranes
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
02:28
Writer: Trad. / Composers: Trad.
02
Anyhow
The Golden Gate Quartet
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
02:38
Writer: Frederick / Wilson / Composers: Frederick / Wilson
03
Who Was John
Mitchell's Christian Singers
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
02:29
Writer: Trad. / Composers: Trad.
04
Jezebel
The Golden Gate Quartet
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
02:46
Writer: Johnson / Composers: Johnson
05
Nobody's Fault But Mine
Blind Willie Johnson
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
03:11
Writer: Trad. / Composers: Trad.
06
God Moves On The Water
Blind Willie Johnson
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
03:00
Writer: Johnson / Composers: Johnson
07
Stalin Wasn't Stallin'
The Golden Gate Quartet
Old Time Religion Gospel Roots
03:10
Writer: Johnson / Composers: Johnson
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Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
â„— 2022 Matchbox Bluesmaster
06-05-2022
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
01
You Done Lost Your Good Thing Now, Pt. 1 / Beautiful but Dumb / Death Valley Is Just Half Way to My Home / Sleepy Water Blues
Lonnie Johnson
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
06:51
Writer: Lonnie Johnson - Joe Bihari - B.B. King - Victoria Spivey / Composers: Lonnie Johnson - Victoria Spivey
02
Black Cat Rag / Come on Mama / Nancy Jane
Famous Hokum Boys
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
08:01
Writer: Big Bill Broonzy - Georgia Tom - Milton Brown / Composers: Big Bill Broonzy - Georgia Tom - Traditional
03
Turkey Buzzard Blues / Gonna Tip Out Tonight / Can't Put the Bridle on That Mule / The Panic Is On / G. Burns Is Gonna Rise Again
Peg Leg Howell
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
07:11
Writer: Peg Leg Howell - Pink Anderson - Julius Daniels - Hezekiah Jenkins - T.C. Johnson / Composers: Traditional - Peg Leg Howell - Pink Anderson - Julius Daniels - Hezekiah Jenkins - T.C. Johnson
04
After the Ball Is Over / I Am Born to Preach the Gospel / The Solemn Warning / As the Eagle Stirreth in Her Nest / Telephone to Gl
Rev. A.W. Nix
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
14:38
Writer: J.M. Milton / Composers: J.M. Milton - Traditional
05
Long Gone Lost John / Money Never Runs Out / Can You Blame the Colored Man / Bye, Bye, Policeman / My Monday Woman Blues / Old Cou
Papa Charlie Jackson
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
08:05
Writer: Lonnie Donegal - Ashley Thomson - Noah Lewis - Jim Jackson - Henry Thomas - Blind Blake / Composers: Traditional - Lonnie Donegal - Gus Cannon - Ashley Thomson - Noah Lewis - Jim Jackson - Henry Thomas - Blind Blake
06
The Half Ain't Never Been Told / Just Look / Come and See / God Moves on the Water / He Got Better Things for You / The Latter Rai
F.W. McGee
Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7
07:36
Writer: Blind Willie Johnson / Composers: Blind Willie Johnson - Traditional
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
Salt & Pepper
01-01-2013
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
01
Ramona
Gene Austin
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:58
Writer: L.Wolfe Gilbert / Composers: Mabel Wayne
02
Get Out and Get Under the Moon
Annette Hanshaw
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:46
Writer: Larry Shay,Charles Tobias,William Jerome / Composers: Larry Shay,Charles Tobias,William Jerome
03
We Love It
Annette Hanshaw
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:30
Writer: Billy Rose,Mort Dixon / Composers: Harry Warren
04
Oh! You Have No Idea
Sophie Tucker
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:52
Writer: Phil Ponce / Composers: Dan Dougherty
05
Wa-Da-Da
Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:29
Writer: James Cavanaugh,Harry Barris / Composers: James Cavanaugh,Harry Barris
06
St Louis Blues
Gene Austin
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
03:24
Writer: W.C. Handy / Composers: W.C. Handy
07
Prove It On Me Blues
Ma Rainey
I Must Have That Man (Jazz Age - a Hommage to the Great Gatsby Era 1928)
02:43
Writer: Gertrude Ma Rainey / Composers: Gertrude Ma Rainey
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Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
2016 Sunset Blvd.
24-03-2017
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
01
Rock Me
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:48
Writer: Sister Rosetta Tharpe / Composers: Sister Rosetta Tharpe
02
I've Got a New Home
The Pilgrim Travellers
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:30
Writer: The Pilgrim Travellers / Composers: The Pilgrim Travellers
03
My Soul Is a Witness
Arizona Dranes
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:28
Writer: Arizona Dranes / Composers: Arizona Dranes
04
Anyhow
The Golden Gate Quartet
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:38
Writer: The Golden Gate Quartet / Composers: The Golden Gate Quartet
05
Who Was John
Mitchell's Christian Singers
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:29
Writer: Mitchell's Christian Singers / Composers: Mitchell's Christian Singers
06
Sun Didn't Shine
The Golden Gate Quartet
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
02:11
Writer: The Golden Gate Quartet / Composers: The Golden Gate Quartet
07
Rain Done Fell on Me
Blind Willie Johnson
Heritage of Gospel Music: Volume 1
03:24
Writer: Blind Willie Johnson / Composers: Blind Willie Johnson
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Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
Salt & Pepper
31-05-2019
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
01
Blind Man Blues
Sara Martin & Clarence William's Blue Five
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:09
Writer: Billie McLaurin - Eddie Green / Composers: Billie McLaurin - Eddie Green
02
E Flat Blues
Margaret Johnson & Clarence William's Blue Five
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:00
Writer: Tom Morris - Clarence Williams / Composers: Tom Morris - Clarence Williams
03
If I Let You Get Away with It
Margaret Johnson & Clarence William's Blue Five
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:03
Writer: Rose - Frost / Composers: Rose - Frost
04
Construction Gang
Butterbeans & Susie
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:05
Writer: Butterbeans And Susie (Jodie Edwards - Susie Edwards) / Composers: Butterbeans And Susie (Jodie Edwards - Susie Edwards)
05
Crucifixion (Spiritual)
Arizona Dranes
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:27
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
06
He Likes It Slow
Butterbeans & Susie
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
02:49
Writer: W. Benton Overstreet / Composers: W. Benton Overstreet
07
Bedroom Blues
Sippie Wallace
Nothing but Blues (The Blues Sound of the Twenties 1923 - 1931)
03:17
Writer: Ethel Bynum - George W. Thomas / Composers: Ethel Bynum - George W. Thomas
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