Description
Michael W. Smith 2 is the sophomore album by the American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Michael W. Smith, released on Reunion Records in February 1984, distributed by Word. The album was recorded by Jack Joseph Puig at The Bennett House in Franklin, Tennessee; at Tree International Studio and Bullett Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee; and at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California; with Michael W. Smith producing. Mixed by Puig.
Featuring guest vocals by Amy Grant and Gary Chapman on “Restless Heart” and “A Way”, respectably. The album won a Grammy in the Best Gospel Performance, Male category at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards. According to CCM Magazine, Michael W. Smith 2 was the 5th best selling album of 1984 in the Christian music market, and as well the 10th best selling album the following year. The album track “I Am Sure” was later covered by Deniece Williams on her 1988-album, As Good As It Gets.
[Thom Granger, CCM, April 1984]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “A Way” – 3:50
A2. “I Am Sure” – 4:42
A3. “End of the Book” – 4:08
A4. “I’m Up” – 3:11
A5. “Glorious Grace” – 3:26
Side Two
B1. “Musical Instruments” (Instrumental) – 1:05
B2. “Restless Heart” – 4:59
B3. “All I Needed to Say” – 4:21
B4. “Wings of the Wind” (Instrumental) – 4:14
B5. “Hosanna” – 2:30
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Reunion Records. Later re-issued on CD.
CREDITS. Produced by Michael W. Smith. Special Vocal Production by Brown Bannister. Recorded at The Bennett House, Franklin, TN, at Tree Studio, Nashville, TN, at Bullett Studio, Nashville, TN, and at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio, North Hollywood, CA. Engineered by Jack Joseph Puig. Additional engineering by Don Cobb, Jim Baird, Mike Psanos, Stephen McAlister, and Steve Ford. Mixed by Jack Joseph Puig. Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Los Angeles, CA. Art Direction and Design by Kent Hunter. Photography by Mark Tucker. Executive Producers: Dan Harrell and Michael Blanton.
Musicians: Michael W. Smith (Piano, Synthesizer, Vocoder), Shane Keister (Additional Synthesizer: tracks A5, B3, B4), Dann Huff (Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass on track A1 and B1), Mike Brignardello (Bass, Mini Moog Synthesizer on track B2), Mark Hammond (Roland Drum Machine on track A1, Simmons Drums on track A1 and B1), Paul Leim (Drums, Linn Drums), Lenny Castro (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Gary Chapman, Dave Durham, Ron Downey, Gary Pigg, Amy Grant (on track B2 and B3), Michael W. Smith. Backing Vocals (track B5): Bridget Evans, Chris Harris, Dave Durham, Dave Thornton, Gary Pigg, Jackie Cusic, Jan Harris, Kimberly Smith, Ron Downey, Teresa Ellis.
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