Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Real Name:
Rosetta Nubin
Profile:
1915 - 1973
Rosetta Nubin was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, circa 1915.
She was an active singer of gospel-folk in the 1930's and 1940's.
Her early training was in religious singing. She played acoustic
and later amplified guitar well behind vocals.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe died on October 9, 1973 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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Gospels In Rhythm

(5 versions)
Coronet Records 1960

Sister On Tour

(LP)
Verve Records 1961

Sister Rosetta Tharpe With Tabernacle Choir And Players - Sister Rosetta Tharpe Sings Hot, Hot, Hot (LP)

Society 1963

Hot Club De France Concerts

(LP)
Flame (4) 1966

Gospel Train

(2 versions)
Wing Records 2002

The Best Gospel Of

(CD, Album)
Forever Gold 2003

Gospels & Spirituals

(LP)
Westside Stereo Records Unknown

Gospel Train

(LP)
Decca Unknown

Shine For Jesus!

(LP, Album)
Harlem Hit Parade Unknown

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra Featuring Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra 1943 - 1944 (LP)

Kaydee Records, Kaydee Records Unknown

Blues Et Gospel N° 1

(LP)
Verve Records, Bel-Air Unknown

Little Richard & Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Little Richard & Sister Rosetta Tharpe (LP)

Marble Arch Records Unknown

Singles & EPs

Nobody's Fault But Mine / Sit Down

(Shellac, 10")
Decca (2) 1949

Wedding Ceremony Of Sister Rosetta Tharpe And Russell Morrison

(10")
Decca (2) 1951

Blessed Assurance - Gospel Hymns Sung By Sister Rosetta Tharpe With The Rosettes And Organ Accompaniment

(4x7" + Box)
Decca (2) 1951

Sister Rosetta Tharpe And Southwinds, The - How Well Do I Remember / I Just Couldn't Be Contented (7", Single, Promo)

Decca (2) 1953

Can't Do Wrong And Get By / Home In The Sky

(7")
Mercury 1956

Gospel Songs Vol. 2

(7", EP)
Brunswick 1957

Gospel Train

(7", EP)
Mercury, Mercury Unknown

Compilations

Lucky Millinder's Orch.* & Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Lucky Days 1941-1945 (LP, Comp)

MCA Records 1980

Rosetta Tharpe* and Marie Knight - Gospel Keepsakes (LP, Comp)

MCA Records 1983

Sacred & Secular Gospel-Blues-Jazz

(LP, Comp)
Rosetta Records 1988

Gospel 1938/1943

(CD, Comp)
Frémeaux & Associés 1994

The Original Soul Sister

(4xCD, Comp)
Proper Records Ltd. 2002

Complete Sister Rosetta Tharpe Vol. 3: 1947-1951

(2xCD, Comp)
Frémeaux & Associés 2003
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