Vintage gospel by The Soul Stirrers compiled by Ace Records

HISTORIC recordings by The Soul Stirrers, made between 1959 and 1964 originally cut for SAR Records, the label owned by soul and pop star Sam Cooke, who had once been a member of The Soul Stirrers, have been issued on a new compilation on Ace Records. 'Joy In My Soul' comprises of all the tracks the group recorded for the 'Jesus Be A Fence Around Me' and 'Encore! With The Soul Stirrers' albums, three titles from the various artists SAR album 'Gospel Pearls', four tracks from non-LP singles, and four previously unissued masters.