Sweeter as the Years Go By

"Sweeter as the Years Roll By"
Single by Blind Willie Johnson
B-side Take Your Stand
Released c.1930
Format 10" 78rpm single
Recorded December 10, 1929; New Orleans, LA
Genre Gospel blues
Length 2:48
Label Columbia 14624-D
Writer(s) Lelia N. Morris
Blind Willie Johnson singles chronology
"Go with Me to That Land" / "Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right" "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" / "Take Your Stand"

"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.

It has been recorded in various, mostly gospel, styles. In 1929, it was recorded by Blind Willie Johnson (vocals and guitar) in gospel blues style under the title "Sweeter as the Years Roll By" (even though he sings "Go" throughout).[3]

Sweeter as the Years Go By is a 1990 compilation album of songs recorded by Blind Willie Johnson.[4]

Recordings

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Other songs and albums

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References

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  2. "Sweeter as the Years Go By". hymnary.org. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  3. Blakey, D. N. (August 8, 2007). "Chapter 21". Revelation: Blind Willie Johnson, The Biography. Lulu Enterprises. pp. 152–161. ISBN 978-1430328995. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  4. Wynn, Ron. Blind Willie Johnson  Sweeter as the Years Go By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  5. "COLUMBIA (USA) 1000D to 1499D Numerical Listing". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  6. Thompson, Mark (December 8, 2011). "Part Six: The story of William MacEwan / McEwan of Glasgow (1871 - 1943) the 'World's Sweetest Gospel Singer'". Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  7. "COLUMBIA (USA) 2000D to 2499D Numerical Listing". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  8. "COLUMBIA (USA) 14000D series Numerical Listing". 78discography.com. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  9. "Blind Willie Johnson discography". wirz.de. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  10. Blind Willie Johnson  Sweeter As the Years Roll By, Composed by Blind Willie Johnson / Traditional at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  11. Chuck Wagon Gang  Sweeter as the Years Go By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  12. Wolfe, Charles S.. Chuck Wagon Gang  Looking Away to Heaven at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  13. Dean McNichols  Sweeter as the Years Go By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  14. Dean McNichols  Studio Organ at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  15. Los Angeles Chapter of the G.M.W.A.  Sweeter as the Years Go By, Composed by Walter Hawkins at AllMusic. Retrieved September, 2015.
  16. Los Angeles Chapter of the G.M.W.A.  Be Encouraged at AllMusic. Retrieved September, 2015.
  17. Peggy Brown  Sweeter as the Years Go By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  18. Peggy Brown  Good News at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  19. "Sweeter as the years roll by". hymnary.org. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  20. Jesse Yawn  Sweeter as the Years Go By, Composed by Jesse Yawn at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  21. Jesse Yawn  Sweeter as the Years Go By, Composed by Jesse Yawn at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  22. Jesse Yawn  Forevermore at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  23. James Keane  Sweeter as the Years Roll By, Composed by James Keane at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  24. Phares, Heather. James Keane  Sweeter as the Years Roll By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
  25. Raggett, Ned. Heaven And  Sweeter as the Years Roll By at AllMusic. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
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