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Washington Phillips - Unearthly Music of Morality, Mystery and Glory

Washington Phillips - Unearthly Music of Morality, Mystery and Glory

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The quintessential outsider artist, Washington Phillips composed unique ethereal gospel and morality songs that have influenced artists including Sister Rosetta Tharp, Ry Cooder. and Ralph Stanley.

Phillips, an eccentric "jack-leg preacher" made his living selling wares from his mule cart in central Texas. He eventually recorded his music in the late 1920's but remained in obscurity until other artists discovered his songs.

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