Gospeltime in My Fashion
| Gospeltime in My Fashion | ||||
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| Released | May 1967 | |||
| Recorded | May 1966 | |||
| Studio | RCA Studio A (Nashville, Tennessee) | |||
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| Length | 34:30 | |||
| Label | Little Darlin' Records | |||
| Producer | Aubrey Mayhew | |||
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Gospeltime in My Fashion is the third studio album by American country music artist Johnny Paycheck. The album was released in March 1967, via Little Darlin' Records. It was produced by Aubrey Mayhew. It is Paycheck's first gospel album.
Background and recording
Paycheck was primarily known for his honky-tonk drinking songs and hard-edged ballads; however Gospeltime in My Fashion marked a distinct detour into sacred music, albeit filtered through his trademark style.[1] Despite its gospel content, the album retained much of Paycheck's honky-tonk musical identity, featuring traditional country instrumentation and arrangements. Among the session musicians on the album was Lloyd Green on the pedal steel guitar, a frequent collaborator with Paycheck.[1]
Themes
While the album explores overtly religious material, it does so in a way that remains consistent with Paycheck's honky-tonk persona. Rather than delivering fire-and-brimstone sermons or polished gospel chorales, Paycheck positions himself as a "Black Sheep" figure, someone recently troubled and now seeking redemption.[1]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Though overlooked at the time of its release, Gospeltime in My Fashion has been positively reassessed by country music historians and critics. It is now considered one of Paycheck's most interesting and nuanced albums from his Little Darlin' period, blending sacred themes with secular sounds in a way that few country artists of the era dared to attempt.[1] Critics have called the album "surprisingly durable" and praised its sincerity and restraint. Rather than abandoning his honky-tonk roots, Paycheck applies them to a different kind of material, resulting in a set that feels both reverent and grounded in everyday reality.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm On My Way Home" | "Country" Johnny Mathis | 2:45 |
| 2. | "I'm Better Off" | Wendy Bagwell | 1:55 |
| 3. | "Black Sheep" | Mathis | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Every Minute I Want Jesus" | Mathis | 2:56 |
| 5. | "I'm Gonna Tell All the World" | Mathis | 1:30 |
| 6. | "Her Crown She Has Won" | Micki Evans | 2:45 |
| 7. | "Almost Persuaded" | Traditional | 2:40 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Old Rugged Cross" | Traditional | 3:40 |
| 2. | "In the Garden" | Traditional | 3:00 |
| 3. | "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" | Traditional | 3:00 |
| 4. | "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" | Traditional | 1:35 |
| 5. | "Old Time Religion" | Traditional | 1:32 |
| 6. | "Amazing Grace" | Traditional | 2:20 |
| 7. | "Jesus Loves Me" | Traditional | 2:07 |
| Total length: | 34:30 | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e Moon, Tom (September 13, 2006). "From the Church to the Tavern and Back". npr Music. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ "Gospel Tme [sic] in My Fashion - Johnny Paycheck : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved July 23, 2025.