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." ~ Ed Hogan

Product Details

Release Date:	07/01/1997
Label:	Verity
UPC:	0012414309624
Rank:	105744

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

Technical Credits

Tina Turnbow   Hair Stylist,Make-Up
Jacquelyn Reddick   Composer
Lloyd Barry   Horn Arrangements
Mark Nevers   Engineer
Sanchez Harley   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,String Arrangements
V. Michael McKay   Composer
Percy Gray, Jr.   Composer
Ken Love   Mastering
Dan Wilburn   Mixing,Assistant Engineer
Paul Wright III   Producer
Chris McDonald   Horn Arrangements
Mitch Leigh   Composer
Tony Tidwell   Composer
Tony Wright   Arranger
Elizabeth Workman   Design,Concept
Mike Rapp   Art Direction
Marilyn Cathey   Production Coordination
John McNeil   Composer
Jeanie McQuinn   Composer
Robert Ascroft   Photography
Joe Darion   Composer
Chris Byrd   Composer