Released 1930 | Format 10" 78 rpm Length 3:07 | |
Recorded April 20, 1930 in Atlanta, GA |
"Go with Me to That Land" or "Come and Go with Me (to That Land)" is a traditional gospel blues song recorded on April 20, 1930 by Blind Willie Johnson with backing vocals by Willie B. Harris, who may have been his first wife. It was released as a single on Columbia 14597-D, backed with "Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right".
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Lyrics
The lyrics express a Christian believer's expectation of a better life after this mortal one. The chorus, in call-and-response format, runs:
Recordings
The following recordings are by people with Wikipedia articles:
References
Go with Me to That Land Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA