Remembering Little Lucy Smith Collier

Here is a lovely remembrance of Little Lucy Smith Collier, written by Chicago Tribune reporter Margaret Ramirez.  Information on homegoing services is included in the article:

Lucy Smith Collier Remembrance

One of Little Lucy’s songs, “He’s My Light” (right), was a gospel hit for the Roberta Martin Singers.  It was recorded in 1990 by the ARC (Addicts Rehabilitation Center) Choir in New York on their Bound for the Promised Land CD. 

The ARC Choir version, nearly eight minutes in length, is led by vocal group harmony alum Sonny Wright of the Diamonds (Atlantic Records).  Done in doo wop fashion, it is just about as breathtakingly beautiful a version of her song as you are likely to hear.

Sheet Music from the Robert Marovich Collection