No matter how many times I've listened to Strange Man, it never fails to fill my eyes with tears. I sent a tape of black gospel to a friend of mine, telling her in particular about Strange Man. She completely broke down when she heard it. There are very few songs or singers who can express emotions powerfully enough to cause you to break down. I hear singers like Etta James (who I wish would record a gospel album) and hear Dorothy Love Coates in her. Listening to Etta sing "Somethings Got A Hold On Me tells you all you need to know about her gospel roots. She certainly heard Dorothy Love Coates, growing up.

Jerry