The Lord Will Make a Way
The Lord Will Make a Way is the 14th studio album by Al Green and his first gospel album, released in 1980.
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Released | 1980 | |||
Studio | American Music Studios (Memphis, Tennessee) | |||
Genre | Soul, gospel | |||
Label | Myrrh Records | |||
Producer | Al Green | |||
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Critical reception
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Village Voice | (B+)[1] |
The album won a Grammy in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional. The title track was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary.[2]
Track listing
- "The Lord Will Make A Way" - 3:39
- "Pass Me Not" - 3:10
- "Too Close" (Alex Bradford) - 3:49
- "Highway to Heaven" - 2:56
- "Saved" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:47
- "None But the Righteous" - 3:24
- "In The Holy Name Of Jesus" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:24
- "I Have a Friend Above All Others" - 3:02
- "Highway to Heaven (Reprise)" - 1:32
Personnel
- Al Green – vocals, lead guitars, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Jesse Butler – acoustic piano
- Johnny Brown – organ
- Reuben Fairfax Jr. – bass
- John Toney – drums
- Andrew Love – saxophones
- Jack Hale – trombone
- Ben Cauley – trumpet
- Edgar Matthews – trumpet
- Fred Jordan – string arrangements
Production
- Al Green – producer
- Stroud – photography
- Dennis Hill – cover design
References
- Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide Album Al Green: The Lord Will Make a Way". robertchristgau.com. Village Voice.
- "Al Green". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
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