It is interesting to note that the soundtrack for "The Preacher's Wife" is one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time, and it is what the film is most remembered for, rather than the story or the acting.

Of course, the sound quality is drastically different between the two films. The early version is presented in monaural sound, as sound is not the most important aspect of the film. Because of this, the music is a bit tinny and one-dimensional, not nearly as pleasing to listen to as in "The Preacher's Wife." All of the songs in "The Preacher's Wife" are extremely easy to listen to, and they are mixed well. Of course, they are also quite spiritual, and the musical quality is so much better than the original film, due to digital recording and many other technologies, that it is difficult to even compare the two in terms...
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