Sweeter as the Years Go By
"Sweeter as the Years Go By" is a Christian hymn written by Lelia N. Morris in 1912.[1] It has been included in 87 hymnals.[2] Its subject-matter is expressed in the refrain:
Sweeter as the years go by,
Sweeter as the years go by,
Richer, fuller, deeper, Jesus’ love is sweeter,
Sweeter as the years go by
| "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" | |
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| Single by Blind Willie Johnson | |
| Released | October 1931 |
| Recorded | New Orleans, Louisiana, December 10, 1929 |
| Genre | Gospel blues |
| Length | 2:48 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Songwriter(s) | Lelia N. Morris |
It has been recorded in various, mostly gospel, styles. In 1929, it was recorded by Blind Willie Johnson on vocals and acoustic guitar in a gospel blues style under the title "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" (even though he sings "Go" throughout).[3] Columbia Records released the song at the end of October 1931, on n the then-standard 78 rpm record format, with "Take Your Stand" as the flip-side.[3]
References
- "'Sweeter as the YeaGo By'". nethymnal.org. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- "'Sweeter as the Years Go By'". hymnary.org. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- Samuel, Charters (1993). The Complete Blind Willie Johnson (CD booklet). Blind Willie Johnson. Columbia/Legacy. pp. 5, 22. C2K 52835.
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