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When I Wake Up to Sleep No More is a song by the duo The Inspirations, comprising Jimmy London (Trevor Shaw) and Billy Dyce (Ransford White). The song is one of 15 All-Time Southern Gospel Favourites. The song has been described as very pleasant Gospel with outstanding vocal harmonies.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Song Title | When I Wake Up to Sleep No More |
| Artist | The Inspirations |
| Genre | Southern Gospel |
| Writer | Marion W. Easterling |
| Album | Southern Gospel's 15 All-Time Favorites |
| Year | 2007 |
| Duration | 02:09 |
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The Inspirations
The group's other songs include "One Day I Will," "God's Last Altar Call," "I'm Winging My Way Back Home," and "Long, Long Journey," to name a few. These songs showcase the duo's contribution to the music industry, leaving a lasting impression on listeners even today.
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Southern Gospel
"When I Wake Up to Sleep No More" is a Southern Gospel song composed by Marion W. Easterling, who wrote over 300 Southern Gospel songs during his long career. The song is among the hundreds written by Easterling and has been recorded dozens of times by bluegrass and Southern Gospel artists. The song was also recorded by the Gospel Plowboys for their Morning Glory project, "When The Crops Are Laid By". The Plowboys perform the song in a typical 4-part, call-and-response style.
The Kingsmen Quartet, the Lesters, London Parris and the Apostles, and the Thrasher Brothers have all recorded and released the song. It has also been included in various compilation albums, including "Number Ones Southern Gospel Most Loved #1 Hits" (1990) and "Canaan Classics Gospel Sampler" (1998).
"When I Wake Up to Sleep No More" is available for streaming or downloading online, as well as to radio programmers via AirPlay Direct. The song's style is described as Southern Gospel, and it falls under the Praise & Worship and Traditional categories.
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Written by Marion W. Easterling
"When I Wake Up to Sleep No More" is a southern gospel song written by Marion W. Easterling. Easterling composed over 300 southern gospel songs, receiving his music education in various singing schools. In 1938, he was the youngest composer to sign a five-year contract with the Stamps-Baxter Publishing Company. He is also listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his long career as the programmer for WKLF Radio station's gospel program, "America's Favorites". The program, which began in December 1947, ran for 39 years, during which time he broadcast over 20,000 shows.
The sheet music for "When I Wake Up to Sleep No More" was published in 1944 and is available for piano, vocal, and guitar in the key of F Major. The first line of the song is, "What a glad thought some wonderful morning". The song was also published with the following first line: "What a glad thought some wonderful morning, I shall hear Gabriel's trumpet sound".
While the sheet music for the song is still available, there is little information about the song's reception or impact on gospel music. However, given Easterling's prolific output and long career in gospel music, it is likely that "When I Wake Up to Sleep No More" was well-received and made a valuable contribution to the genre.
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Duo Jimmy London and Billy Dyce
The Inspirations, a popular vocal duo, comprised Ransford White (later known as Billy Dyce) and Jimmy London. The duo recorded their debut single, "I Need Money", but it failed to gain much traction. They went on to work with Lee "Scratch" Perry, recording "Tighten Up", which became their biggest success. They also released "You Know What I Mean" with Perry before moving on to work with Joe Gibbs, with whom they recorded "Take Back Your Duck", "La La", and "The Train is Coming".
London embarked on a successful solo career, starting with a string of Jamaican hits between 1971 and 1973. He made his mark with Billy Dyce in the Inspirations. London was also a member of The Untouchables and Rocking Horse, alongside Keith Poppin.
Dyce, originally known as Ransford White, was a member of The Inspirations alongside his brother Doraney, who was a part of The Techniques. The duo would hang out at The Techniques' rehearsal space on King Street, where they became friends with Roy Shirley, who helped them break into the music industry.
The Inspirations recorded a few songs for Lee Perry, including "Tighten Up", which became their biggest hit. The song was originally recorded at WIRL but was re-recorded at Studio One. They also released "Stand By Me" in 1968, a great rocksteady song.
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Recorded with producer Lee Scratch Perry
Lee "Scratch" Perry OD (born Rainford Hugh Perry; 20 March 1936 – 29 August 2021) was a Jamaican record producer, songwriter and singer known for his innovative studio techniques and production style. Perry was a pioneer in the 1970s development of dub music, remixing and using studio effects to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks. He worked with and produced for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, the Congos, Max Romeo, Adrian Sherwood, Beastie Boys, Ari Up, the Clash, the Orb, and many others.
Perry's musical career began in the late 1950s as a record seller for Clement Coxsone Dodd's sound system. He recorded nearly thirty songs for the label as his relationship with Dodd developed. In 1968, Perry formed his own label, Upsetter Records, after facing financial problems with his previous label. His first major single, "People Funny Boy", sold well with 60,000 copies sold in Jamaica alone. The song is notable for its innovative use of a sample (a crying baby) and a fast, chugging beat that would soon become identifiable as "reggae".
Perry's sound transmits the belief that music is a spiritual practice, and his mystical unity can be heard on every recording. His music feels offhand yet sturdy, creating a hypnotic environment where melodies and out-sounds combine forces to tell of a world where noise is as beloved as music. Despite having basic studio equipment, he elevated his recordings with a highly idiosyncratic sound.
Perry's relentless commitment to a world only he could hear has rendered his sounds universal. He collaborated with a wide circle of international artists, always bringing his astonishing energy levels. He was nearly 80 years old when he performed for the 2016 conceptual documentary Negus, and after a five-hour drive, he jumped in front of the camera for another five hours.
Lee "Scratch" Perry's impact on music is undeniable, and his body of work continues to echo, feedback, and grow, even after his passing.
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Frequently asked questions
The song was written by Marion W. Easterling.
The song was performed by The Inspirations.
The song is a Southern Gospel song.
You can listen to the song on Amazon Music and Spotify.
