When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · Other Songs - Jim Ed Brown and the Browns
And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair
When the saved world shall gather over on the other shore
And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
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Let us lay before the Master from the dawns of setting sun
Let us talk of all his wonderous love and care
Then when all of life is over and our work on earth is done
And the roll is called up yonder I'll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yonder
When the roll is called up yon...
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns delivered a spirited rendition of this traditional spiritual, blending gospel fervor with the rhythmic drive of jump blues. The track exemplifies the artist's signature ability to weave vernacular gospel themes with the infectious energy of 1950s R&B. Recorded during a pivotal era for the genre, the song captures the communal spirit of church gatherings while embracing the secular dance floors of the time. Brown's vocal delivery remains a benchmark for the style, characterized by its raw emotion and dynamic interplay with the band. This recording stands as a testament to the fusion of sacred and secular influences that defined the era, showcasing a musical approach that would later influence the development of soul and funk. The performance highlights the group's mastery of groove and their commitment to preserving the integrity of traditional hymns within a modern musical framework.