GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
(Traditional / John W. Work Jr.)
The Weavers - 1952
Marian Williams - 1959
Odetta - 1960
Bobby Darin - 1960
Ray Conniff - 1961
The Staple Singers - 1962
Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby & Fred Waring - 1964
Simon & Garfunkel - 1964
Mahalia Jackson - 1965
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - 1966
Barbara Dane & The Chambers Brothers - 1966
Bob Marley & The Wailers - 1969
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - 1970
Anne Murray - 1981
Jim Nabors - 1982
Harry Simeone Chorale - 1984
Mr. Jack Daniels' Original Silver Cornet Band - 1985
Larnelle Harris - 1988
Vanessa Bell Armstrong - 1990
Phil Driscoll - 1990
Dolly Parton - 1990
Don McLean - 1991
The Bishops - 1991
Thomas Hampson - 1991
Mom & Pop Winans - 1991
Garth Brooks - 1992
Herb Avery & Robert Strickland - 1992
Cambridge Singers - 1993
Bruce Cockburn - 1993
Sally Harmon - 1994
Lorie Line - 1995
Babbie Mason - 1995
Jessica Harper - 1995
Dottie Peoples - 1995
Against The Grain - 1995
Barbara Hendricks - 1995
Kirk Franklin & the Family - 1995
Marwa Wright - 1996
Ray Boltz - 1997
Connie Brown - 1997
Rev. Cleophus Robinson - 1997
Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers - 1997
Fred Hammond 1998
Cece Winans - 1998
259 - 1999
Greater Vision - 1999
Michael Martin Murphey - 1999
Ralph Carmichael Big Band (vocal: Margaret Becker) - 1999
Jim, Marianne & Sandi Molinaro - 2000
Jan Harrington - 2000
Morris Chapman - 2000
Crystal Lewis - 2000
Cindy Robinson - 2000
Sanders Family - 2000
Melba Moore - 2001
Jerry Tiffe - 2001
Albert & Gage - 2001
Campbell Brothers - 2001
Valarie Alexandra Valois - 2001
Clay Walker - 2002
Michael English - 2003
Ty Herndon - 2003
Kevin Maynor - 2003
Andy Griffith - 2003
Michael Allen Harrison - 2003
Tom Waits & The Blind Boys Of Alabama - 2003
Also recorded by: Brenda Lee; Ben E. King; Lynn Anderson;
Roy Clark; Christine Drescher; Van Craven; Ricky Dillard;
The Cox Family; Johnny Island Reggae Group; Connie Smith;
Rich Gibbons & Felicia Sorensen; Edmonds & Webber; Ekimi;
Jonathan Dubose Jr; Jingle Cats; Algerine Hill; Burl Ives;
Dickey Lee; Norman Hutchins; Dwight Pinkney; Thomas Young;
Francine Reed; Nana Mouskouri; Frank Mills; Jack Preacher;
New christy Minstrels; Jimmy Witherspoon; Linda McKechnie;
Paul & Margie; Jacquelyn Reddick; Oak Ridge Boys; Zelig;
Mike Sammes Singers; Christopher Murrell & Robert Irving;
Yellowjackets; Kenton Rogers; Savettes; Albertina Walker;
Jacqueline Schwab; Lawrence Thomison; Robert Strickland;
Greg Walker; Donald Vails; Alvin Slaughter; Chris Willis;
Greg Gordon.
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessèd Christmas morn
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.
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ALTERNATE VERSION :
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and ev'rywhere;
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
When I was a seeker,
I sought both night and day;
I asked the Lord to help me,
And He showed me the way.
He made me a watchman,
Upon the city wall;
And if I am a Christian,
I am the least of all.
Go tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and ev'rywhere;
Go tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
(Contributed by Ferda Dolunay - October 2005)
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