Clara Ward

Career

Ward's mother, Gertrude Mae Ward (née Murphy;

1931–1952: The Ward Singers The Ward Singers began touring nationally in 1943, following a memorable appearance at the National Baptist Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, earlier that year. another on January 9, 1973, which left Ward in a coma.

Ward died on January 16, 1973

Discography Gospel Concert (Dot, 1958) Hallelujah! (Dot, 1958) I Feel the Holy Spirit (Savoy, 1959) with The Famous Ward Singers Hymns (Dot, 1960) That Old Landmark (Savoy, 1960) with The Famous Ward Singers The Ways of the Lord (Dot, 1961) Some in the Room (Fontana, 1962) Clara Ward and Her Gospel Singers at the Village Gate (Vanguard VRS-9135, 1963) Gospel Concert (Roulette, 1964) France only Down by the Riverside (Hamilton, 1965) Hang Your Tears Out to Dry (Verve, 1966) The Heart The Faith The Soul of Clara Ward (Verve, 1967) Soul & Inspiration (Capitol, 1969) Walk a Mile in My Shoes (Philips, 1971) A Vision Of Truth (Nashboro, 1972) with The Famous Ward Singers Essence (Nashboro, 1972) Receive Me Lord (Nashboro, 1973) We Remember Clara Ward (HOB, 1973) Live (AVI, 1981) with The Famous Ward Singers, rec. at the War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville Somebody Bigger Than You & I (Geffen, 1999) Clara Ward and The Clara Ward Singers