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Clara Ward

1924 – 1973

American gospel singer

Gospel musicianSinger Songwriter
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About Clara Ward

Lived 1924 – 1973 (aged 48). Clara Ward was an American gospel musician, singer, songwriter, music arranger and gospel singer.

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

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Gospel musician, singer, songwriter, music arranger, gospel singer
Nationality
Also known as
Clara Mae Ward

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Clara Ward's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Clara Ward?

American gospel singer (1924–1973)

When was Clara Ward born?

Clara Ward was born on 21 April 1924 in Philadelphia.

When did Clara Ward die?

Clara Ward died on 16 January 1973 in Los Angeles.

What was Clara Ward's occupation?

Clara Ward was a gospel musician, singer, songwriter, music arranger and gospel singer.

What nationality was Clara Ward?

Clara Ward was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clara Ward

· Wikidata: Q299881

· DBpedia: Clara Ward

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