Sister Arlessie Barney
Lamentations
[no label]
(1976)
Side 1 - 36303
I'm Going To Make It To That City / Look Out For Me Jesus / Already Been To The Water / I Trust In God / Lift Him Up
Side 2 - 36304
I'm Happy With Jesus Alone / Gald I Am / It's Real / He Showers His Blessings On Me / Give Me A Heart Like Thine / Pay Day
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Evang. Arlessie Barney
24059 Touch Me, Lord Jesus
24060 Pilgrim Of Sorrow
SAS Records, no #
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Mrs. Arlessie Mae "Sister Barney" of Dayton, was born March 26, 1923 in Lake Village, Arkansas to the parents of Jim and Mattie Fisher. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and later, a member of Salem Missionary Baptist Church and was an evangelist. Sister Barney also played piano for several churches, organizations, and helped many choirs. She sang with the "Golden Girls", her missionary sisters. They sung at many churches in Dayton.
She was called upon by WLAC radio station in Gallatin, Tennessee for Randy's gospel hour to record songs by Rosetta Tharpe. She went on to record several albums. Her recording of "Strange Things Happening Everyday" was Randy's introduction song to his show. Her favorite songs included "Life is just One Step" and "If I Can Help Somebody".
She was called upon by WLAC radio station in Gallatin, Tennessee for Randy's gospel hour to record songs by Rosetta Tharpe. She went on to record several albums. Her recording of "Strange Things Happening Everyday" was Randy's introduction song to his show. Her favorite songs included "Life is just One Step" and "If I Can Help Somebody".
She departed this life Monday, July 12, 2004 at Abors of Dayton Nursing Home. She was married to the late Mr. Lesley Barney on November 10, 1943.
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Links:
Discography (as Alessie Barney) at discogs (Randy's Spiritual Record & Dance Hour)
YouTube links:
Sister Alessie Barney: When They Ring Those Bells / Randy's Spiritual Record Co.
Sister Alessie Barney: Strange Things Are Happening / Randy's Spiritual Record Co.
Historic Randy's Record Shop Foundation
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