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Monday 10th January 2005

Sister Janet Mead receives award for services to Australian gospel music.

ONE OF the forgotten figures in the evolution of Christian music, Sister Janet Mead, was honoured at a recent awards ceremony in Australia. The singer received the Yamaha Golden Gospel Award on 27th November for lifetime achievement in Australian gospel music. In 1974 the Adelaide-born nun had a version of "The Lord's Prayer" (with music from one of her parishioners Arnold Strals) released as a single which went on to sell a staggering three million copies.

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Posted by juliet in adelaide australia @ 07:20 on Jun 24 2008

Have been singing this version (much loved) since i was a teenager in Kolkata, India. Now married and living in Adelaide my children sing it and love it as much as i do, are astounded that it was recorded by a nun and was top of the charts.

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Posted by diane in canada @ 00:24 on Dec 27 2006

I remember hearing this as a child in the 70's. We used to pretend we were the band and her singing it. It was a real blending of church and rock. I am glad that she was finally given this award for having such a large impact in the 70's.

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Posted by Elaine in Singapore @ 07:43 on Sep 6 2005

I remember Sister Janet and can say she did make a big impact on many of us budding musicians and singers. Perhaps she was the first to put the rock church services together in mainstream churches? I am glad to see she has been recognised for her great influence on Christian music

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Sister Mead Remembered

Sister Janet Mead receives award for services to Australian gospel music.

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