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On this day in 1973, the world lost *Sister Rosetta Tharpe* — the gospel trailblazer whose electric guitar and soulful spirit helped spark the birth of rock & roll. From “Down by the Riverside” to “My Journey to the Sky,” her music broke boundaries long before it was fashionable.
But did you know one of her signature songs, “This Train,” wasn’t actually written by her? Discover the hidden truth behind the tune’s real origins — penned by Dorothy Austin and connected to Chicago’s own Martin & Morris publishing, where my mother once worked.
Join me as we celebrate the legacy of this fearless, faith-filled pioneer whose sound still moves generations.
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Sister Rosetta Tharpe*
