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Ward Singers Clara Ward And The Ward Sisters The Clara Ward Specials

Alto gospel singer, pianist and arranger, (born April 21, 1924, Philadelphia – died January 16, 1973)
Member of the popular Ward Singers gospel group (1943-1966), directed by her mother, Gertrude Ward.
Aretha Franklin said that she was her first inspirator.

ALBUMS

Clara Ward, Howard Guyton

The Right Direction / I Watched You Slowly Slip Away

2025, 7", RE, Verve Records (2)

Clara Ward & The Ward Singers

The Famous Ward Singers 1949-62

2023, 3xCD, Comp, Acrobat,

Platinum Gospel Collection

2013, CD, Comp, RM, Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

In Memory Of Willa Ward-Royster

2013, CD, Comp, Gospel Friend

Soul & Inspiration

Treasuring The Legendary Years

2005, CD, Album, Liquid 8 Records

Clara Ward & The Ward Singers*

I Feel The Holy Spirit

2003, CD, Comp, Gospel Friend

2000, CDr, Comp, Promo, RE, Liquid 8 Records, Navarre Corporation

Clara Ward & The Clara Ward Singers

Somebody Bigger Than You & I

Take My Hand, Precious Lord

The Very Greatest

1995, CD, Comp, Nashboro

Great Moments In Gospel

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

The Very Greatest 24 Original Hits

1979, LP, Nashboro

1973, LP, Comp, Savoy Records

Receive Me Lord

1973, LP, Nashboro, Nashboro

We Remember Clara Ward

1973, LP, Album, HOB, HOB

Canned Heat / Canned Heat with Clara Ward & The Clara Ward Singers

Rock And Roll Music / Lookin' For My Rainbow

Clara Ward & The Clara Ward Singers

Will The Circle Be Unbroken / Lean On Me

1972, 7", Single, Promo, United Artists Records,

1972, LP, Album, Nashboro

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

A Vision Of Truth

Beams Of Heaven / Last Mile Of The Way

We'll Soon Be Done With Troubles And Trials / What Could I Do

Clara Ward And The Ward Singers*

Hymn To Freedom / Everything Is Beautiful

1971, 7", Philips

Clara Ward & The Ward Singers*

Walk A Mile In My Shoes

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

Born Free / Somewhere

Soul And Inspiration

You're Not Alone / Dead End Street

America The Beautiful / I Pray For People

The Heart The Faith The Soul Of

It Is No Secret / I Pray For People

America The Beautiful

Hang Your Tears Out To Dry

The Right Direction / Tear It Down

Clara Ward And The Clara Ward Singers

Didn't It Rain / The Old Landmark

1965, 7", EP, Dot Records, Dot Records,

Negro Spirituals

1965, 7", EP, Dot Records

Clara Ward And The Clara Ward Singers

1965, 7", EP, Dot Records

Clara Ward And The Clara Ward Singers

All God's Chillun Got Shoes

1965, 7", EP, Dot Records

Gonna Build A Mountain

1965, 7", Single, Mono, Philips

Down By The Riverside

The Scripture In Song Series Book VI

1964, LP, Comp, Mono, Constellation Records (2)

"Gospel" In Concert

1964, LP, Album, Roulette

Clara Ward With The Clara Ward Singers

When The Saints Go Marching In

1964, 7", EP, Roulette, Roulette

Clara Ward And Her Gospel Singers*

At The Village Gate

The Dukes Of Dixieland And Clara Ward And Her Gospel Singers*

We Gotta Shout!

Gospel/Dixieland

"Come In The Room"

The Best Of Clara Ward

1961, LP, Comp, Savoy Records

The Ways Of The Lord

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

That Old Landmark

1960, LP, Savoy Records,

Gospel/Religious

That's All I Need / I Found The Keys To The Kingdom

1960, 7", Single, Dot Records

1959, 7", EP, Dot Records

The Day Is Passed And Gone / Prayer Changes Things

1959, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

I Feel The Holy Spirit

Somebody Bigger Than You And I / Packin' Up

Clara Ward And The Ward Singers* / The Lawrence Roberts Singers / The Raymond Rasberry Singers

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands

Were You There / Come On

Time Is Winding Up / Whosoever Will

Redeemed / Pay Day

I Heard Of A City Called The New Jerusalem / Faith Moves Mountains

1953, Shellac, 10", Gotham

Out On A Hill / On Higher Ground

1953, Shellac, 10", Gotham

In That Great Judgment Morning / One Way Street

1953, Shellac, 10", Gotham

Jesus Remembers / At The Cross

I Will Trust In The Lord / I Know What He's Done For Me

1952, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records

Clara Ward / Clara Ward And The Ward Sisters

King Jesus Is All I Need / I'll Anchor In The Harbor Of The Lord

1952, Shellac, 10", BBS Records (5)

Clara Ward / The Ward Singers*

Prince Of Peace / I Heard The Voice Of Jesus

The Ward Singers* / Clara Ward

This Little Light Of Mine / Just A Little While

Ward Singers / Clara Ward

Oh My Lord, What A Time / When He Spoke

The Fountain / How I Got Over

Who Could Ask For Anything Else / I've Got a Home

1950, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records

Just Over The Hill / He Knows How Much We Can Bear

1949, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records

Ward Singers / Clara Ward

When I Get Home / Jesus Is All The World To Me

1947, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records,

Clara Ward & The Famous Ward Singers*

The Gospel Soul Of Clara Ward & The Famous Ward Singers

LP, Album, Nashboro,

Clara Ward And The Famous Ward Singers*

7", EP, London Records

Clara Ward & The Famous Ward Singers*

Oh! What A Wonderful Feeling / Packin' Up

7", London Records, London American Recordings

America The Beautiful / I Pray For People

7", Promo, MGM Records

Clara Ward & The Famous Ward Singers*

Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho / Down By The Riverside

7", London Records, London American Recordings

Ward Singers, Clara Ward

Oh My Lord, What A Time / When He Spoke

7", Single, Savoy Records

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands / Down By The Riverside

Clara Ward And The Ward Sisters

You Must Have Good Religion / I Feel The Holy Spirit

APPEARANCES +

Jan van Duikeren's Fingerprint*

Pleasure As Usual

2024, LP, Zip Records

Jan van Duikeren's Fingerprint*

Pleasure As Usual

2023, CD, Album, Not On Label,

Jazz-Funk/Soul-Jazz

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin With James Cleveland* & The Southern California Community Choir

Mama Don't Allow Skiffle Playing Here

2016, CDr, Comp, Mono, Bob's Music,

Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson With John Boutté

Love Calls You (Christmas At The Carillon 2006)

2007, CD, Not On Label,

Soul Singers Gospel Choir

Let The Soul Sing

2006, CD, Album, S.S.G.C.

Marion Williams

The New Message • Standing Here Wondering Which Way To Go

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Collectables, Atlantic,

House Of Blues Presents: Essential Blues

2003, CD, Comp, Rhino Special Products

The Amsterdam Conservatory In The 21st Century

2002, CDr, Album, Comp, Amsterdam School Of The Arts,

Loud & Proud (2) • Special Guest Madeline Bell

2002, CD, Album, Baileo Music Productions, Baileo Music Productions

Queen Esther Marrow* And The Harlem Gospel Singers

Roots Of Rhythm: Everlasting Joy

2000, CD, Comp, EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets,

Victoria Huggins

We've Got To Get America Back To God

2000, CDr, Album, Alabama Theatre (2)

Choirs Of The World (Beautiful Ethnic Choirs From 30 Different Cultures)

Final Destination

1999, CD, Family Music Group

David Murray Featuring Fontella Bass

Speaking In Tongues

Mahalia Jackson

The Queen Of Gospel

1998, CD, Album, Comp, Kiosk Audio Video Cassetten GmbH

Good News 22 Gospel Greats

Every Time I Feel The Spirit

1996, CD, Comp, RM, Charly Records

Blues To Bop & World Music Festival Blues + Gospel Selection 1996

1996, CD, Comp, Altri Suoni (3)

Mahalia Jackson

16 Most Requested Songs

The Salem Travelers

The Best Of The Salem Travelers

1995, CD, Comp, Nashboro

Marion Williams

This Too Shall Pass

Mahalia Jackson

The Best Of Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson

Jazz & Blues Collection

Mahalia Jackson

The Essence Of Mahalia Jackson

The Kurt Carr Singers

Serious About It!

His Master's Noise

1992, CD, Album, HMN,

Mahalia Jackson

Gospels, Spirituals & Hymns - Volume 2

Aretha Franklin

Queen Of Soul (The Atlantic Recordings)

1992, 4x CD, Box Set,

Gospel/Soul/Rhythm & Blues

On The Air (Live Radio Highlights)

Nya Stadens Storband

1990, CD, Album, Not On Label (Nya Stadens Storband Self-released),

Aretha Franklin

One Lord One Faith One Baptism - Special 4 Track In-Store Play Sampler

1988, 12", EP, Promo, Arista,

Metropolitan Male Ensemble

Bank In The Sky

1987, LP, MME Records (2), MME Records (2)

Aretha Franklin

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism

1987, 2x Vinyl,

The Florida Mass Choir*

Storm Clouds Rising

1985, LP, Album, Savoy Records

Cyndee Peters and Sandvik Big Band*

Gospel Meets Jazz

The Ebony Singers

1981, LP, Album, JP Productions (4)

Noways Tired: The Greatest Gospel Hits Ever Recorded

1981, 2xLP, Comp, Suffolk Marketing, Inc.

The Million Dollar Quartet

The Million Dollar Quartet

Gospel/Country/Bluegrass

Noways Tired: The Greatest Gospel Hits Ever Recorded

A Tribute To Mahalia Jackson

Vernard Johnson*

1978, LP, Album, Glori Records, Glori Records

The Doris Johnson Singers

The Doris Johnson Singers

Gospel Is Good (Cyndee Peters Sjunger Gospel Med Fem Värmländska Körer)

1976, LP, Album, Caprice Records

Mahalia Jackson

The Gospel Ayres*

I Wanna Testify

1975, LP, Contour

The Black Chorus Of Brown University

Take The Savior With You

1975, LP, Album, Not On Label

Över En Fruntimmerssuck

Mahalia Jackson

Les Plus Beaux Gospel Songs

1974, LP, Comp, Mr. Pickwick,

A Child Of The King

1974, LP, Gospel Tone Records (2), Gospel Tone Records (2)

Liz Dargan & The Gospelettes

Evangelist Willie Mae Ford Smith*

I Believe I'll Run On

1973, LP, Nashboro, Nashboro, Nashboro,

The Stars Of Faith Of Black Nativity*

Gospel Song Negro Spirituals

1973, LP, Album, Evasion Disques

Nikki Giovanni And The New York Community Choir

Like A Ripple On A Pond

1973, Vinyl RI - PRC, Richmond Pressing,

Aretha Franklin With James Cleveland* & The Southern California Community Choir

John Hammond's Spirituals To Swing 30th Anniversary Concert (1967)

Big Band/Free Jazz/Swing

The B. & H. Singers With The South Union Baptist Church Choir

The B. & H. Singers Present "Jesus Never Fails" With The South Union Baptist Church Choir

1969, LP, Album, ACR Kno Bel, ACR Kno Bel

The Wicks Sisters

The Gospel In Song

1969, LP, Not On Label

Marion Williams

The New Message

Clara Ward Singers* With The Dukes Of Dixieland

A Little Traveling Music

Dixieland/Gospel

Legendary Folk Songs

1965, 5xLP, Comp + Box, Longines Symphonette Society,

Marion Williams Accompanied By The Stars Of Faith

The Great Gospel Voice Of Marion Williams

The Famous Ward Gospel Singers*

Recorded Live At Disneyland

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson's Greatest Hits

Mahalia Jackson

1962, 7", EP, Philips

Mahalia Jackson

Recorded Live In Europe During Her Latest Concert Tour

Sverre And His Skiffle Group*

1959, 7", EP, Pic, Oktav

Eddies Skiffle Group

1958, 7", EP, Cupol

Qwiddes Skiffle Boys

This Little Light Of Mine / Midnight Special / Glory Land / John B. Sails

1958, 7", EP, Karusell

The Blackwood Brothers Quartet

The Famous Ward Singers*

O Lord How Long / Farther On Up The Road

The Famous Ward Singers*

Who Shall Be Able To Stand / I Want To Be More Like Jesus

The Ward Singers*

Prince Of Peace / I Heard The Voice Of Jesus

Gertrude Ward And Daughters, Ward Singers

That Awful Day Will Surely Come / Tell The Angels I'm On My Way

1950, Shellac, 10", Savoy Records

The Stars Of Faith

We Shall Be Changed

Millennium Gospel Series Vol.1

Cass, Road Show Gospel Around The World

Ball's Temple A.M.E. Church Choir

I've Got A Story

The Stars Of Faith Of Black Nativity*

Gospel Song Negro Spirituals

The Famous Ward Singers*

Anywhere In Glory / Hold Back The Tears

The Famous Ward Singers*

Since I Found The Light

Ernest Franklin & Choir*

Blessed Quietness

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson Sings The Best-Loved Hymns Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carmen Cavallaro

Meet Mr. Callaghan / Runnin' Wild Boogie

Marion Williams & The Stars Of Faith, Princess Stewart, Prof. Alex Bradford* & The Bradford Singers

Black Nativity, Gospel On Broadway!

The Clara Ward Singers*

The Clara Ward Singers

Gospel/Religious

Avon Cities' Skiffle With Ray Bush*

Skiffle-session

The Calvin Statham Singers*

Stretch Out / How I Got Over

The Stars Of Faith Of Black Nativity*

Gospel Song Negro Spiritual

The Famous Ward Singers*

I'm Goin' Home / Lord, Touch Me

Jazz Ladies: The Singing Pianists 1926-1961

2021, 3xCD, Comp, Frémeaux & Associés,

Club Americana: All Night Dancing At The Mapleton

2018, LP, Comp, Outta Sight

Soul Don't Worry! Black Gospel During The Civil Rights Era 1953-1967

2018, CD, Comp, RE, Narro Way

Gospel - Got Soul (A Golden Age Of Gospel)

2017, 2xCD, Comp, My Kind Of Music,

From Sacred To Secular: A Soul Awakening

2015, 8xCD, Comp, History Of Soul,

Gospel/Rhythm & Blues/Soul

2015, 2xCD, Comp, Com, BDMusic

Great Gospel Classics: Songs Of Praise & Worship, Vol. 3

2014, CD, Comp, Sonorous Entertainment

I Pity The Fool (The Duke Records Story)

2013, 3xCD, Comp, One Day Music

Wade In The Water - Soul Chronology 1: 1927-1951

2013, 2xCD, Comp, History Of Soul,

Gospel/Delta Blues/Country Blues/Soul/Rhythm & Blues

This Old Soul Of Mine - Soul Chronology 2: 1951-1954

2013, 2xCD, Comp, History Of Soul,

The Divas Of Gospel

2012, CD, Comp, Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

Texas Gospel (Pay Day 1955-1960) Volumes 8 & 9

2012, 2xCDr, Comp, Acronym Music

Greatest Hits Of Black Gospel

2011, CD, Comp, RM, Sonorous Entertainment Inc.

2011, 3xCD, Comp, Big3

How Sweet It Was: The Sights And Sounds Of Gospel's Golden Age

Respect - Aretha's Influences And Inspiration

2009, CD, Comp, Ace

2008, CD, Comp, Halidon

Ultimate Gospel: Peace In The Valley

2008, CD, Comp, Time Life, Universal Music Special Markets,

101 Great Black Gospel Hits

2008, Box, Album, Comp + 5xCD, Smith & Co Sound & Vision,

L'Ame Du Gospel - La Lumière Du Peuple Noir

2007, 2xCD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Columbia,

2007, CD, Comp, Enh, RM, Calvin Records (2)

Gospel Collection

2007, CD, Comp + Box, Steamroller

Soul Allnighter Don't Stop Now!

2006, CD, Comp, 25 Records (2)

Soul Gospel Vol. 2

Gospel/Soul/Funk

Songs That Brought Us Through

2005, CD, Comp, Liquid 8 Records,

A Salute To The Legacy Of Gospel

2005, CD, Comp, Liquid 8 Records

2005, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Soho

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Nocturne,

Songs That Elvis Loved

2004, CD, Comp, Chrome Dreams

Traditional Gospel Lives On

2004, CD, Comp, Liquid 8 Records,

Golden Gospel Gals

2004, 4xCD, Comp, RE, RM, JSP Records

Millenium Gospel Series

2003, CDr, Comp, Promo, Liquid 8 Records,

2003, 3xCD, Comp, Body & Soul (2)

Soul Reflections: Best Of Ladies Of Gospel

2003, CD, Comp, Platinum Disc Corporation, Universal Special Products

Living The Gospel (Beloved Songs Of Easter)

2003, CD, Comp, Time Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets,

Gospel Sisters & Divas 1943-1951

2002, 2xCD, Comp, Frémeaux & Associés

Living The Gospel - Gospel Legends

2002, CD, Comp, Time Life Music

Living The Gospel (Hymns Of The Church)

2002, CD, Comp, Time Life Music, Universal Music Special Markets

Living The Gospel - Anointed Women Of Gospel

2002, CD, Comp, Time Life Music,

Gospel & Spirituals Stars

2000, CD, Album, 24 , Old Fashion,

Testify! The Gospel Box

1999, 3xCD, Comp, RM + Box, Rhino Records (2),

Gospel Singers StampFolio with CD Item

1998, CD, Comp, United States Postal Service

Precious Memories: Favorites From Gospel's Women Of Song

1998, CD, Comp, Peacock Gospel Classics, Gospo Centric Records,

1998, CD, Comp, Arrival (5)

Hallelujah! - 18 Uplifting Gospel Songs Of Faith And Inspiration

1997, CD, Album, Comp, Music Club

CDs To Accompany And The Beat Goes On: Compact Discs IV-V

1996, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music Special Products

The Great Gospel Women Vol. 2

1995, CD, Comp, Shanachie,

Big City Soul Volume 2. A Collection Of Rare 60's Soul From The Legendary "Verve" Label

1994, CD, Comp, Goldmine Soul Supply,

Jesus Is Waiting

1994, CD, Comp, Fabbri Editori,

Great Ladies Of Gospel

The Great Gospel Women

Rejoice (A Celebration Of Classic Gospel Music)

1992, CD, Comp, Music Club

World's Greatest Gospel Vol.1

1992, CD, Comp, HOB,

Jubilation! Great Gospel Performances • Volume One: Black Gospel

The Gospel Sound Of Spirit Feel

1991, CD, Comp, RE, Spirit Feel Records

Great Ladies Of Gospel

1988, 2xLP, Comp, Savoy Records

Shirley Caesar / Various

I Remember Mama

1988, 2xLP, Album, Comp, Florida International Records & Videos Inc., Florida International Records & Videos Inc.,

Gospel & Inspirational

1987, 4xLP, Comp, The Franklin Mint Record Society

Gospel Warriors

World's Greatest Gospel Vol.1

1984, LP, CTC Music, Inc.,

Movin' On Up (The Story Of Afro-American Music)

1983, 3xLP, Comp, Mono + Box, MCA Records, MCA Records, MCA Records, MCA Records,

Soul-Jazz/Soul/Piano Blues/Modal/Latin Jazz/Gospel/Hard Bop/Chicago Blues

Gospel Greats Volume I

Gospel, Blues, Jazz & Co

Noways Tired: The Greatest Gospel Hits Ever Recorded

In The Upper Room

I Believe - 60 Songs Of Faith And Inspiration

1977, 6xLP, Comp, Columbia House,

Live In Concert...Volume 2

1977, LP, Comp, Nashboro,

Jazz 3: The Family Of Singing Ladies

Golden Gospel Jubilee

40 Gospel Greats

1975, 2xLP, Album, VJ International,

Ladies And Gentlemen Of Gospel

1975, 2xLP, Comp, Nashboro

40 Great Folk Songs

Great Golden Gospel Hits Vol. 5

1973, LP, Savoy Records

Rock & Roll Music

Oral Roberts On Country Roads (Music From The Oral Roberts' TV Special)

1972, LP, Light Records

The Capitol Disc Jockey Album (February 1969)

1969, LP, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Capitol Records

Super Soul-Dees! Vol. 3

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Funk/Soul-Jazz

Ladies Ride The Gospel Train

1967, LP, Comp, Song Bird (2),

NARA Convention 1966

1966, LP, Promo, Smplr, MGM Records

Soul Time - Volume 1

CD, Comp, Promo, Not On Label,

Cass, Comp, Philips,

The Great Ladies Of Gospel

CD, Comp, Liquid Records & Entertainment