Description
Wonderful is the gospel debut album by the American soul singer and songwriter Beau Williams (January 6, 1950 – June 17, 2026), released on Light Records in 1989. The album was recorded by “Oakland” Charlie Paakkari (a.k.a. Christina Paakkari) at Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California; with Alan Abrahams producing for Victory Productions. Mixed by Paakkari and Abrahams at Capitol Studios. Arranged by Abrahams. The LA Mass Choir is featured on three tracks (A1, A5, and B1).
First the fax’n’info. Beau had a series of minor soul record hits in the 80s for Capitol but with this 1987 album became a major US gospel attraction leaping high in the gospel charts and being nominated for all sorts of gospel awards. Precisely why Word (UK) didn’t put out this gem back then is anybody’s guess but suffice to say it motors and is well worth the release now. Beau has a wonderful soulfully inventive tenor not dissimilar to Sam Cooke particularly on his deft revival of the Soul Stirrers oldie which gives the album its title track. Production is a nice blend of old style trad (grab that storefront church organ sound) and funkier contemporary arrangements. A fine gospel set by an excellent singer. [Tony Cummings, Cross Rhythms, August 1991]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Walk Around Heaven” – 4:56
A2. “My Heart Needs To Know” – 5:04
A3. “Thank You Jesus” – 3:59
A4. “Wonderful” – 3:26
A5. “Say Yes” – 4:46
Side Two
B1. “He Wouldn’t Let It Be” – 6:29
B2. “Make Me Whole” – 5:01
B3. “Jesus Walked The Water” – 4:41
B4. “Peace, Joy And Happiness” – 4:53
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette, 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Light Records.
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