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The Gospel Ranger

The Gospel Ranger

Radio Diaries

May 2, 202416m 38s

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Show Notes

This year marks 90 years since Claude Ely wrote "Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down." The song was written as Ely was supposed to be on his death bed. Instead, Ely, known as the "Gospel Ranger," went on to inspire the birth of rock & roll. 

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