I'm Still Here

by Albertina Walker

Overview

I'm Still Here is a welcome addition to those fans of gospel pioneer Albertina Walker as well as those who favor traditional gospel. Two mid-tempo selections, the solid "Lord, I Thank You" and the rockin'-from-side-to-side inducing "I've Got Jesus," are perfect for heartfelt praise. The classic "The Impossible Dream" is given a new poignancy as delivered by the singer against a jazzy, big-band backdrop. She mined the same musical vein on a reworking of the standard "You Don't Know What the Lord Has Done for Me" on Allen & Allen's Come Sunday album. Two slow introspective numbers, "I'm Still Here" and "Sanctify Me (I'm Available)," both written by the prolific V. Michael McKay, quickly joined Walker's long list of classics. The CD closer is an electric rendition of "Close to Thee" that features only the singer and an accompanying piano. With such a soul-stirring collection, Albertina Walker proves that "I'm still here."

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/1997
Label:	Verity
UPC:	0012414309624
catalogNumber:	43096
Rank:	66475

Tracks

1. I'm Still Here
2. Lord, I Thank You
3. The Lord Is My Fortress
4. Sanctify Me (I'm Available)
5. I've Got Jesus
6. You Can't Tell It
7. Move with the Clouds
8. The Impossible Dream
9. Help Me to Do Your Will
10. Yes, You Can
11. Close to Thee

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Albertina Walker   Primary Artist,Vocals
Rod McGaha   Horn
Terry Baker   Drums
Derrick Lee   Piano
Ralph Lofton   Organ
Mel Owens   Percussion
Jacquelyn Reddick   Background Vocals
Charles Willis   Guitar
Anthony Harmon   Bass
Duawne Starling   Background Vocals
Susan Young   Background Vocals
Kathy Myers   Background Vocals
Dough Mofit   Horn

Technical Credits

Lloyd Barry   Horn Arrangements
Sanchez Harley   Producer,Engineer,String Arrangements
Chris McDonald   Horn Arrangements
Mark Nevers   Engineer
Paul Wright   Producer
Elizabeth Workman   Concept
Tony Wright   Arranger
Mike Rapp   Art Direction