''Pray Along with Little Richard'' is the fourth studio album, and first gospel album, by

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. It was recorded during the period when he had renounced rock and roll and left the Specialty Records label.

History

Since the songs were released over many different albums between 1959 and 1963, full details of these sessions have proved difficult to track down. In the book ''The Life and Times of Little Richard'' White, Charles. (2003). ''The Life and Times of Little Richard: The Authorised Biography.'' Omnibus Press. they are listed as being recorded in New York with an estimated date of September 1959. They were recorded for mogul George Goldner and the only known personnel member besides Richard was

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on organ. The tracks were described by Charles White as "pretty miserable ..'dirgelike' cuts".White, Charles. (2003). ''The Life and Times of Little Richard: The Authorised Biography.'', Page 216. Omnibus Press.

Track listing

# " Just a Closer Walk with Thee" # "Milky White Way" (3:22) # "Does Jesus Care?" (3:19) # "Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley" (3:11) # "Coming Home" (2:49) # "I've Just Come from the Fountain" (1:49) # "I'm Trampin'" (2:47) # "Need Him" (2:33) # "God Is Real" (3:03) # "Precious Lord" (3:09)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Pray Along With Little Richard Little Richard albums 1960 albums End Records albums