Description
Introducing the Winans is the debut album by the American contemporary gospel/R&B quartet The Winans (brothers Marvin, Carvin, Ronald and Michael), released on Light Records in 1981. Also manufactured and distributed by Elektra/Asylum Records. The album was recorded by Peter Haden and Bob Cotton at Paramount Recording Studios in Hollywood, California; with Bill Maxwell and Andraé Crouch producing for Crouch Productions. Mixed by Haden, Cotton, Maxwell, and Crouch at Paramount Recording Studios. Vocal arrangements by The Winans and Andraé Crouch. Rhythm arrangements by Tom Keene. Horns arranged by Steve Tavaglione, Bill Maxwell, and Andraé Crouch. All songs written by Marvin Winans except track A2 co-written with Deborah Winans.
The Winans is backed by a session band featuring Tom Keene on keyboards, Wil Keene and David Williams on guitar (with the latter also providing percussion), as well as several members of Koinonia: Harlan Rogers on keyboards and synthesizer, Hadley Hockensmith on guitar, Abraham Laboriel on bass, Bill Maxwell on drums and percussion, and Alex Acuña on percussion. Also featuring Steve Tavaglione on saxophone and flute, Allen Gregory on trumpet, and John Phillips on oboe.
[CCM, October 1981]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “The Question Is” – 4:12
A2. “Self” – 3:43
A3. “Are We Really Doing Your Will?” – 4:12
A4. “I Know Someone” (feat. Andraé Crouch) – 4:04
A5. “Goodness, Mercy And Grace” – 4:07
Side Two
B1. “Fallow Ground” – 4:35
B2. “How Good It Feels To Be Loved” – 5:37
B3. “Flyin’ Away” – 5:31
B4. “Restoration” (feat. Deborah, Vickie, and Delores (Momma) Winans) – 4:35
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by Light Records. Later re-issued on CD.
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