Elder Ward & the Ward Singers - It'll All Be Over

Celestial Echo (miche & Stu Clark) team up with Divine Disco's Greg Belson to launch a brand-new 7-inch series spotlighting Detroit's powerhouse gospel, soul, and R&B label - HOB (House of Beauty). Founded in 1956 by Mrs. Carmen Murphy, HOB wasn't just a label - it was a beacon. From the basement of her beauty salon on Detroit's West Side, she ran one of the most important Black-owned gospel imprints of the 20th century. At a time when both the music industry and the country were stacked against her, Mrs. Murphy built a sanctuary for soul - a Black woman-owned business and creative hub in volatile times.This inaugural 7-inch kicks off with two in-demand killers:Side A: Elder Ward & the Ward Singers - 'It'll All Be Over' A fast-paced gospel dancer with a monster groove, killer breaks and heart-wrenching vocal delivery - this one's a guaranteed floor-filler and rarely surfaces for less than £250 on the collector circuit, if at all. Urgent, uplifting, and impossible to ignore.Side B: Victory Travelers - 'Power Lord' Another holy grail moment - deep, raw, and unshakably soulful. Rare in it's original form, often fetching close to £100, it's a heavy dose of electrified gospel sure to hit home with fans of deep soul and spiritual funk alike. Fully licensed and remastered, this 7-inch comes housed in a custom Celestial Echo / Divine Disco series sleeve with a faithful reproduction of the HOB label.