Didn't It Rain — Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1964 televised performance)

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In this 1964 British television performance, Sister Rosetta Tharpe sings while playing electric guitar. Hear the call-like vocal phrases, swinging guitar attack and the powerful performance energy of gospel outside a church setting.

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Source credit: PBS American Masters official 3:07 clip of May 1964 Manchester performance