Shirley Caesar

Shirley Caesar was born on 13 Oct 1938 in Durham, North Carolina. Her birth name was Shirley Ann Caesar. Her is also called Pastor Shirley Caesar "First Lady of Gospel".

She is a Gospel music singer, songwriter and recording artist whose career has spanned six decades. A multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy awards and seven Dove awards to her credit, she is known as "The First Lady of Gospel Music."She is a graduate of Shaw University with a degree in Business Administration. She also received an honorary doctorate from Shaw University and another one from Southeastern University.

Shirley Caesar released the following albums including Her Very Best (1991), Live in Chicago (1991), He's Working It Out for You (1991), I Remember Mama (1992), Jesus I Love Calling Your Name (1992), Sailin (1992), Stand Still (1993), Best of Shirley Caesar & The Caravans (1995), Live: He Will Come [Live] (1995), Shirley Caesar Convention Choi (1996), Christmas With Shirley Caesar (1998), Hallelujah: Collection of Her Finest Recordings (1999), Don't Drive Your Mama Away (1999), Hymns (2001), First Lady of Gospel (2002), You Can Make It (2002), Miracle in Harlem (2002), Faded Rose (2002), Treasures 2 (2003), Greatest Gospel Hits (2003), Shirley Caesar & Friends (2003), Best of Shirley Caesar (2003), Best of Shirley Caesar 2 (2004), Be Careful of the Stones You Throw (2004), Passion of Jesus (2004), Golden Years of Shirley Caesar (2004), Live: Taking It Back to Gospel (Reis) (2005), Songs of Yesterday (2005), I Know the Truth (2005), The Lost Recordings of Shirley Caesar: The Invitation (2006), Shirley Caesar: Treasures (2006), This Is Gospel: Shirley Caesar First Lady (2007), After 40 Years: Still Sweeping Through the City (2007), Definitive Gospel Collection (2008), A City Called Heaven (2009) and Ultimate Collection (2011).

Her Very Best

May 1991

  1. Jesus Makes The Difference In Me
  2. Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name
  3. He's Got It All In Control
  4. Satan, You're A Liar
  5. Sailing On The Sea Of His Love
  6. The Lord Will Make A Way
  7. No Charge
  8. Lord, Let Your Spirit Fall On Me
  9. Go
  10. You Are All I Need

Live in Chicago

Oct 1991

  1. Never (Album Version)
  2. His Blood (Album Version)
  3. Feel The Spirit (Album Version)
  4. Things Are Going To Get Better (Album Version)
  5. Hold My Mule (Album Version)
  6. Born Again (Album Version)
  7. Yes Lord, Yes (Album Version)
  8. Peace In The Midst Of The Storm (Album Version)

He's Working It Out for You

Nov 1991

  1. He's Working it Out For You
  2. Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So
  3. You're Everything We Need
  4. Psalm 34
  5. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
  6. It's Been Worth Having The Lord in My Life
  7. Healed
  8. Go Your Way (Sin No More)
  9. Wait On The Lord

I Remember Mama

Mar 1992

  1. I Cannot Stop Priasing Him
  2. Jesus Is Everywhere
  3. Worship Him
  4. I Remember Mama
  5. Expect Your Blessing
  6. Don't Give Up
  7. He'll Do It Again
  8. What Would You Do?

Jesus I Love Calling Your Name

Apr 1992

  1. I'll Keep My Light In The Window
  2. He's Only A Prayer Away
  3. I Don't Wanna Stay Here
  4. Mark Of The Beast
  5. No Charge
  6. Take It Away From Me
  7. I Won't Let Go
  8. Jesus
  9. Guilty As Judas

Sailin

Apr 1992

  1. Lord Let Your Spirit Fall On Me (Previously Unreleased Version)
  2. Star Of The Morning
  3. Time To Come Back Home
  4. Is Anybody Crazy Anymore
  5. Sailin' On The Sea Of Your Love (Previously Unreleased Version)
  6. The Peace Of God
  7. Rejoice
  8. Sunday's On The Way

Stand Still

Oct 1993

  1. Stand Still
  2. Leave Them In The Hands Of The Lord
  3. The Sun Is Gonna Shine Again
  4. Pastor Shirley Caesar Talks To The Youth (We Love Our Children)
  5. Keep On Movin'
  6. You Did It All
  7. Faith Moves God
  8. Just As I Am
  9. Step Out

Best of Shirley Caesar & The Caravans

Jun 1995

  1. I Feel Good
  2. Soul Salvation
  3. Lord Do Something for Me
  4. Roll On
  5. Choose Ye This Day
  6. Hallelujah It's Done
  7. I Won't Be Back
  8. Jesus, I'll Never Forget
  9. He First Loved Me
  10. I Find No Fault In God

Live: He Will Come [Live]

Jul 1995

  1. He Will Come (Live LP Version)
  2. Tithes And Offerings (Live LP Version)
  3. Heaven (Live LP Version)
  4. Patiently Waiting (Live LP Version)
  5. Revive Us Again (Live LP Version)
  6. God Is Good (Live LP Version)
  7. Time To Be Blessed (Live LP Version)
  8. The Stone (Live LP Version)
  9. Pray About It (Live LP Version)
  10. Our Father (Live LP Version)
  11. He Will Come....The Story (Live LP Version)

Shirley Caesar Convention Choi

Jul 1996

  1. The Joy Of The Lord (Live LP Version)
  2. Send Down The Rain (Live LP Version)
  3. God Is The Greatest (Live LP Version)
  4. Whom Shall I Send (Live LP Version)
  5. Forgive And Forget (Live LP Version)
  6. Changed (Live LP Version)
  7. Praise Him (Live LP Version)
  8. For Me Lord (Live LP Version)
  9. Restoration In The Blood (Live LP Version)
  10. Just A Word (Live LP Version)

Christmas With Shirley Caesar

Oct 1998

  1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  2. The Gift
  3. The Little Drummer Boy
  4. Ave Maria
  5. Do You Hear What I Hear?
  6. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
  7. What Are You Gonna Name Your Baby
  8. What Child Is This?
  9. Giving and Sharing
  10. We Three Kings of Orient Are
  11. O Christmas Tree

Hallelujah: Collection of Her Finest Recordings

Aug 1999

  1. No Charge
  2. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  3. King Heroin
  4. Oh Mary, Don't You Weep
  5. A Message to the People
  6. I'm Getting Ready
  7. Till I Die
  8. Jordan River
  9. Loose That Man
  10. Satan, We're Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down
  11. My Testimony
  12. Packing Up and Getting Ready to Go
  13. At the Cross
  14. Don't Be Afraid
  15. Little Boy, How Old Are You?

Don't Drive Your Mama Away

Sep 1999

  1. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  2. Someone Who Cares
  3. Steal Away
  4. Stand By Me
  5. Mary Don't You Weep
  6. The Day Has Passed
  7. Little Boy, How Old Are You?
  8. God Will Take Care Of You
  9. It's Real
  10. Eye On The Sparrow
  11. Old Ship Of Zion
  12. Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross
  13. How Far Am I From Canaan

Hymns

Oct 2001

  1. Steal Away to Jesus (Prelude)
  2. Steal Away to Jesus [Duet Feat. Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child]
  3. Amazing Grace
  4. Medley: There's a Fountain/Room at the Cross for You/The Old ...
  5. One More Battle to Fight
  6. Come Ye, Disconnsolate
  7. Holy, Holy, Holy
  8. There Is Power in the Blood
  9. Blessed Assurance
  10. God Will Take Care of You
  11. Go Ahead
  12. How Long Has It Been (Since You've Been Home)

First Lady of Gospel

Mar 2002

  1. No Charge
  2. The World Didn't Give It to Me
  3. Get Up My Brother
  4. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  5. Millennial Reign
  6. Be Careful of the Stones You Throw
  7. King Heroin
  8. Stranger on the Road
  9. Old Apple Tree
  10. Windstorm
  11. Little Boy, How Old Are You?
  12. Comfort Me
  13. Faded Rose
  14. Slow Down
  15. Three Old Men
  16. Soul Salvation
  17. Lord Revive Me
  18. I'm Getting Ready
  19. My Testimony
  20. Stand the Storm
  21. Dry Bones
  22. The Church Is in Mourning
  23. Lord Have Mercy
  24. Mary, Don't You Weep

You Can Make It

Jul 2002

  1. Rejoice
  2. Armor Of God
  3. You Can Make It
  4. What Joy
  5. It's Under The Blood
  6. Lift Him Up
  7. Nicodemus
  8. I Am God
  9. It's A Blessing
  10. Reign Jesus Reign

Miracle in Harlem

Jul 2002

  1. You're Next In Line For A Miracle (LP Version)
  2. God Keeps His Promises (LP Version)
  3. How I Love Jesus (LP Version)
  4. Medley: Faded Rose/This Joy/Sweeping Through This City (LP Version)
  5. So Satisfied (LP Version)
  6. Don't Drive Your Moma Away (LP Version)
  7. I'm A Witness (LP Version)
  8. Who'll Be A Witness (LP Version)
  9. Strong Man (LP Version)
  10. I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey (LP Version)
  11. Let Go, Let God (LP Version)

Faded Rose

Sep 2002

  1. Jordan River
  2. Loose That Man
  3. Faded Rose
  4. The World Didn't Give It to Me
  5. Comfort Me
  6. Satan, We're Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down
  7. God Specializes
  8. Run to the Mountain
  9. Put Your Hand in the Hand
  10. Steal Away
  11. Come and Go with Me
  12. I'm Looking for a Home

Treasures 2

Apr 2003

  1. Be Careful of the Stones You Throw
  2. Loose That Man
  3. Faded Rose
  4. I'm Getting Ready
  5. My Testimony
  6. Stand the Storm
  7. Dry Bones
  8. The Church Is in Mourning
  9. Lord Have Mercy
  10. I Believe
  11. Jordan River
  12. Another Day's Journey

Greatest Gospel Hits

Aug 2003

  1. No Charge
  2. Jesus
  3. Sailin' On The Sea Of Your Love
  4. Lord Let Your Spirit Fall On Me
  5. Jesus Makes The Difference In Me
  6. Hold My Mule (Live)
  7. Yes Lord, Yes (Live)
  8. I Remember Mama (Live)
  9. He's Working It Out For You
  10. Stand Still
  11. Heaven (Live)
  12. God Is Good (Live)
  13. Medley: Faded Rose/This Joy/Sweeping Through The City (Live)
  14. You Can Make It
  15. Rejoice

Shirley Caesar & Friends

Sep 2003

  1. Starting All Over Again
  2. I'm Ready
  3. Just a Closer Walk With Thee
  4. You Are My Friend
  5. I'm Gonna Wait
  6. Hurting Woman
  7. I'm Blessed
  8. We Praise You Lord
  9. I Know It Was the Blood
  10. Home

Best of Shirley Caesar

Nov 2003

  1. Loose That Man
  2. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  3. Jordan River
  4. Satan, We're Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down
  5. Stranger On The Road
  6. Comfort Me
  7. I'm Glad I Found Jesus
  8. My Testimony
  9. God Specializes
  10. Mary, Don't You Weep
  11. Don't Be Afraid
  12. N Charge

Best of Shirley Caesar 2

Feb 2004

  1. Millennial Reign
  2. Put Hand in the Hand
  3. People Get Ready
  4. Dry Bones
  5. Nobody But You, Lord
  6. Let Jesus Fix It
  7. Get Up My Brother
  8. Faded Rose
  9. Another Day's Journey
  10. Teach Me Master
  11. I'm Getting Ready
  12. I Believe

Be Careful of the Stones You Throw

Mar 2004

  1. Be Careful Of The Stones You Throw
  2. Even Me
  3. The Prayer Slave Lady
  4. Have You Got Good Religion
  5. Love Opens Doors
  6. The Bridge Of Jesus
  7. Oh, Yes
  8. Hold Onto God's Unchanging Hand
  9. Power Lord
  10. Jesus Is Waiting
  11. Save Me, Lord, Save Me
  12. It's Real

Passion of Jesus

Jun 2004

  1. Salvation
  2. You Changed Me
  3. Message To The People
  4. He's Got A Love That Will Last Forever
  5. Heavenly Father
  6. Nobody But Jesus
  7. Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand
  8. Lord We Need A Miracle
  9. He's A Friend
  10. He Can Do Everything But Fail

Golden Years of Shirley Caesar

Sep 2004

  1. Jordan River
  2. Loose That Man
  3. Faded Rose
  4. The World Didn't Give It to Me
  5. Comfort Me
  6. Satan, We're Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down
  7. God Specializes
  8. Run to the Mountain
  9. Put Your Hand in the Hand
  10. Steal Away
  11. Come and Go with Me
  12. I'm Looking for a Home
  13. I Can Tell It to the Lord
  14. Till I Die
  15. It Is Well
  16. Jordan River
  17. Follow Me
  18. He's Not Dead
  19. A Long Way to Go
  20. Hold Out
  21. My Testimony
  22. One More Day's Work
  23. Intro
  24. Praising Him
  25. Let Jesus Fix It
  26. I'll Go
  27. Stand the Storm
  28. Rapture
  29. Soul Salvation
  30. A Long Way to Go
  31. Come to Jesus
  32. Battlefield
  33. You Must Live Right
  34. Follow Me
  35. Every Day Brings About a Change
  36. No Condemnation

Live: Taking It Back to Gospel (Reis)

Jan 2005

  1. My Testimony
  2. I Can Tell It To The Lord
  3. Another Day's Journey
  4. A Long Way To Go
  5. I'll Go
  6. I Won't Be Troubled No More
  7. Hold Out
  8. Praising Him
  9. Let Jesus Fix It
  10. It Is Well
  11. I Will Trust In The Lord (Till I Die)
  12. He's Not Dead

Songs of Yesterday

May 2005

  1. Lord Will Make a Way
  2. Walk and Talk With Jesus
  3. How Far Am I from Canaan
  4. Dry Bones
  5. Stand by Me
  6. Mary, Don't You Weep
  7. Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
  8. Someone Who Cares
  9. The Storm Is Passing Over
  10. Rock of Ages
  11. Pass Me Not
  12. Intro/Praising Him

I Know the Truth

Sep 2005

  1. Miracles Still Happen
  2. The Glory Of The Lord
  3. Everything Is Going To Be Alright
  4. Jailbird
  5. Touch, Heal And Deliver
  6. Ive Been Redeemed
  7. I Know The Truth
  8. The Debt I Owe
  9. Come To The Altar
  10. Give Me A Song
  11. Everyday Is Like Mothers Day

The Lost Recordings of Shirley Caesar: The Invitation

Jun 2006

  1. Dry Bones
  2. The Praying Slave Lady
  3. Another Day's Journey
  4. So Glad I'm Here In Jesus Name
  5. Jesus is Waiting
  6. The Invitation
  7. Thank You Lord
  8. You Brought Me From A Long Way
  9. May The Work I've Done
  10. Running For Jesus

Shirley Caesar: Treasures

Oct 2006

  1. World Didn't Give It to Me
  2. Jordan River
  3. No Charge
  4. Teach Me Master
  5. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  6. Millennial Reign
  7. Don't Be Afraid
  8. Stranger on the Road
  9. Be Careful of the Stones You Throw
  10. Get Up My Brother
  11. Three Old Men
  12. Soul Salvation
  13. King Heroin
  14. Lord Revive Me
  15. I Believe

This Is Gospel: Shirley Caesar First Lady

May 2007

  1. No Charge
  2. Get Up My Brother
  3. Don't Drive Your Mama Away
  4. Stranger on the Road
  5. Old Apple Tree
  6. Windstorm
  7. Little Boy, How Old Are You?
  8. Comfort Me
  9. Slow Down
  10. Three Old Men
  11. Soul Salvation
  12. Lord Revive Me
  13. I'm Getting Ready
  14. My Testimony
  15. Stand the Storm
  16. Dry Bones
  17. The Church Is Mourning
  18. Lord Have Mercy
  19. Mary, Don't You Weep

After 40 Years: Still Sweeping Through the City

Nov 2007

  1. Sweeping Through the City
  2. Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name
  3. Hold My Mule
  4. Peace In the Midst of the Storm
  5. Medley: Peter, Don't Be Afraid / Nobody But You Lord / Teach Me Master
  6. Never
  7. Choose, Ye, This Day
  8. Praise Your Way Through
  9. Faded Rose
  10. He'll Do It Again
  11. God's Got It All In Control
  12. The Old Apple Tree

Definitive Gospel Collection

May 2008

  1. You Are All I Need (Remastered Version)
  2. Rejoice (Remastered Version)
  3. Yes Lord, Yes (Remastered Version)
  4. Just As I Am (Remastered Version)
  5. No Charge (Remastered Version)
  6. Star Of The Morning (Remastered Version)
  7. Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name (Remastered Version)
  8. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing (Remastered Version)
  9. Satan, You're A Liar (Remastered Version)
  10. Go (Remastered Version)

A City Called Heaven

Nov 2009

  1. Celebration
  2. Favor
  3. In This Place
  4. Nobody (feat. J. Moss)
  5. Cornerstone
  6. Been So Good
  7. Playground In Heaven
  8. Get Light For the Flight
  9. Can't Even Walk
  10. A City Called Heaven

Ultimate Collection

Jan 2011

  1. Rejoice
  2. He's Working It Out For You (Ult Version)
  3. You're Next In Line For A Miracle (Ult Version)
  4. Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name (Remastered Version)
  5. You Can Make It
  6. Amazing Grace
  7. I Remember Mama (Ult Version)
  8. Satan, You're A Liar (Ult Version)
  9. What A Friend We Have In Jesus (You Are My Friend) [Ult Version]
  10. Hold My Mule (Feat. Albertina Walker And Milton Brunson) [Ult Version]
  11. No Charge (Remastered Version)
  12. He'll Do It Again 9 (Ult Version)
  13. Blessed Assurance
  14. Strong Man (Ult Version)
  15. Go (Ult Version)

Songs

  1. Don't Throw Your Mama Away
  2. Gotta Serve Somebody

Shirley Caesar