The Golden Gate Quartet, early times
Swing Down Sweet Chariot is a traditional Spiritual Song. Popularised by the Golden Gate Quartet in the 1940's. It has thousand covers.
Following, a few interesting and eclectic covers, including the Golden Gate Quartet original version.
Founded in 1934, The Golden Gate Quartet began as a traditional jubilee quartet with rythms borrowed from the blues and jazz like scat singing.
The makeup of the group changed over the years. The Quartet is still on, 76 years after its birth.
To listen to the Gurt Lush Choir Live version (07/2010), click the link below :
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