Ward Clara And The Famous Ward Singers

Clara Ward Clara Ward American gospel singer (1924–1973) For other people named Clara Ward, see Clara Ward (disambiguation). Clara Mae Ward[1] (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973)[4][5] was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of the Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of the group, while giving virtuoso singers such as Marion Williams the opportunity to perform the lead vocal in songs such as "Surely, God Is Able" (among the first million-selling gospel hits), "How I Got Over" and "Packin' Up". The album…

GENRES: Gospel, Jazz, Female Vocalist, Vocal Group