Goin' Home / All God's Children Got Shoes

Released in 1960 on the Liberty label, this single features Gogi Grant backed by Billy May and his orchestra and chorus. Grant, a prominent pop vocalist of the late 1950s known for her chart-topping hit 'The Wayward Wind,' was signed to Liberty during a period when the label was actively expanding its catalog of vocal-oriented pop and standards. The arrangement reflects the lush, sophisticated orchestral style favored by Billy May, a prolific arranger and bandleader celebrated for his work with Frank Sinatra and other major vocalists of the era.

The record serves as a showcase for Grant’s interpretive range, pairing traditional spirituals with the polished, mid-century pop aesthetic typical of Liberty Records at the time. Billy May’s contribution as both conductor and orchestrator provided a bridge between the traditional source material and the contemporary studio sound that helped sustain Grant’s career following her initial wave of success. While it did not reach the commercial heights of her earlier hits, the release is viewed by collectors as a characteristic example of the collaborative studio process that defined vocal pop production in the early 1960s.