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CLARENCE FOUNTAIN PRESENTS:
SAM BUTLER
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SAM BUTLER
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Introducing, “Child Of God” by legendary artist, Sam Butler, formerly of the Blind Boys of Alabama.
“Child Of God” connects the joy and message of the gospel with the dancing delight that a groovin’ bass line, solid rhythm, & tasteful guitar licks create - and it’s an addictive experience!
“I always knew I was a child of God,” Sam discloses, “but I didn’t always do the things that I know that God would be happy with. But God has given me another chance….”
“Child Of God” is packed full of hope and overflowing with a timeless groove that is sure to make every child’s foot tap - young and old! Enjoy!
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
“I knew Sam since he was four years old.... I raised him. I taught him what he knows.”
- Clarence Fountain
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A Voice From The Past Joins The Present
“I knew Sam since he was four years old.... I raised him. I taught him what he knows.”
- Clarence Fountain
“Clarence Fountain is like a second father to me....”
- Sam Butler
Donald Fagan on Sam Butler & Clarence Fountain
I got to know Clarence and the Blind Boys’ long-time guitarist, Sam Butler. Sam, a fabulous singer in his own write, appeared with me in an early version of the New York Rock and Soul Review in the nineties.
Sam Butler started singing as a child, fronting his family group as "Little Junior and Butleraires". He began playing guitar with the Blind Boys in 1972 and he's been at Clarence's side ever since, singing, playing and arranging.
After Clarence, Sam's smooth vocal style and soulful guitar have defined the Blind Boys’ sound on recordings and in their exciting live performances.
As for Clarence, what can I say? He was a charter member of the Blind Boys when they first came together at the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in 1939. But age cannot defeat this gospel master.
With his enormous range, he can sing it all - sweet, funky, hollerin' - and when he goes down low, he can scare the devil right out his skin.
- Donald Fagen is the co-founder, lead singer and keyboardist of the band Steely Dan.
“Clarence Fountain is like a second father to me....”
- Sam Butler
“My theory is do something good in the end and that will close out your longevity. After that, you can go on home and sit down.”
- Clarence Fountain
Clarence Fountain, Blind Boys of Alabama Leader, Dead at 88
- Rolling Stone
Singer won five Grammys and received Recording Academy’s lifetime achievement award as leader and co-founder of gospel group.
Clarence Fountain, founding member and longtime leader of the gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama, died Sunday (June 3rd) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 88.
The Blind Boys of Alabama confirmed Fountain’s death in a statement on the group’s website. No cause of death was provided....(continue reading)
- Article published by Rolling Stone June 5th, 2018. Written by Daniel Kreps.
“My theory is do something good in the end and that will close out your longevity. After that, you can go on home and sit down.”
- Clarence Fountain
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MEDIA
"Do Not Go On" - The Gospel At Colonus
Clarence Fountain & Sam Butler
"Me & Jesus" - BET TV
Clarence Fountain & Sam Butler
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PRESS
The Gospel According to Clarence Fountain and Sam Butler
- Huffington Post
Founder of Grammy-winning gospel group Clarence Fountain dies in Baton Rouge at 88
- The Advocate
Blind Boys of Alabama singer Clarence Fountain never strayed from spreading the gospel
- Los Angeles Times
Clarence Fountain, 88, Dies; Led the Blind Boys of Alabama
- New York Times
Clarence Fountain, Leader And Founding Member Of Blind Boys Of Alabama, Dies At 88
- NPR Music
Clarence Fountain, Founding Member of Blind Boys of Alabama, Dies at 88
- Billboard
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