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| Go Tell It on the Mountain | ||||
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| Released | September 16, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Studio | Capitol Studio B (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Gospel music | |||
| Length | 45:18 | |||
| Label | Real World, Narada | |||
| Producer | John Chelew | |||
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