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Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey wrote it

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Who wrote the song Precious Lord?

Tommy Dorsey


What popular gospel song did Thomas A Dorsey compose?

Precious lord take my hand


Did Tommy Dorsey of Big Band Era write Precious Lord?

No, that would be the Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey. The two musicians are often confused because their names are identical except for their middle initials.


Did Thomas Dorsey write or buy ownership of Precious Lord?

According to an editorial in Ebony magazine Rev. Thomas Dorsey bought the rights to the song. It was written by someone else. Rev. Dorsey responded to the editorial but never stated he wrote it...Brenda Hildreth


Thomas A Dorsey composed what popular gospel song?

"Precious Lord Take My Hand"


Which popular gospel song was a Thomas A. Dorsey composition?

which popular gospel song was a Thomas A. Dorsey composition


Who was the famous gospel singer known for singing precious lord take your hand?

Here's one reference: http://www.lyricsdownload.com/gospel-take-my-hand-precious-lord-lyrics.html


Who was known as the Father of Gospel?

Thomas A. Dorsey is known as the father of gospel music.


How did Thomas Dorsey first promote his gospel music?

Thomas Andrew Dorsey is known as "the father of black gospel music." Beginning in the 1930s, he basically brought the rhythm and blues sound to Christian worship. The song he is best-known for writing is "Take My Hand, Precious Lord." His music influenced many singers, including Mahalia Jackson and Elvis Presley.


Who is known as the father of gospel music and produced the song Take My Hand Precious Lord?

Thomas Andrew Dorsey [July 1, 1899-January 23, 1993].


Did Tom Dorsey's wife die during childbirth in 1932?

Yes there was a Thomas Dorsey who's wife died shortly after child birth, only to be followed by the new born son a few hours later. This was not the Thomas Dorsey of "big band" fame but rather a gospel singer. Based on this tragedy in his life he wrote the song "Precious Lord."


When was Precious Lord created?

Precious Lord was created in 1982-11.