Tracklist
| Overture: A Partial History Of Black Music | (5:13) | |
| A1a | AfricanArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Mervyn WarrenDrums [African], Percussion – Elmore Brantley, Mustafa Abdul-Aleem | |
| A1b | Negro SpiritualArranged By – Shelton KilbyArranged By, Backing Vocals – Mervyn WarrenBacking Vocals – Angela Wright, Beverly Dent, Bob Bailey, Cedric Dent, Chris Willis, Duane Hamilton, Kim Fleming, Marsha WilsonVocals – Janice Chandler | |
| A1c | RagtimeArranged By, Piano – Dwayne Adell | |
| A1d | Big BandArco Bass – Craig NelsonArranged By, Piano – Mervyn WarrenBrass – Chris McDonald, Denis Solee, Dennis Good, Jeff Bailey, Michael Haynes, Robert Green , Samuel LevineDrums – James Blair | |
| A1e | GospelArranged By, Programmed By [Drums], Piano, Vocals – Mervyn WarrenBass – Victor CaldwellOrgan – Fred VaughnTambourine – Eric DarkenVocals – Angela Wright, Chris Willis, Donna McElroy, Kim Fleming, Vicki Hampton | |
| A1f | BluesArranged By – Mervyn WarrenGuitar – Mike E. | |
| A1g | The 70'sArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By, Drums – Mervyn WarrenDrums – James BlairGuitar – Mike E. | |
| A1h | Jazz FusionArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Cedric DentKeyboards, Programmed By – Ben Tankard | |
| A1i | Hip HopArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Joe Hogue | |
| A1j | HouseArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Joe Hogue | |
| A2 | Comfort Ye My PeopleArranged By [Backing Vocals] – Michael O. JacksonArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By, Backing Vocals – Mervyn WarrenBacking Vocals – Angela Wright, Bob Bailey, Chris Willis, Donna McElroy, Vicki HamptonBass – Jackie StreetGuitar – Tom HembyProgrammed By [Drums] – Mark HammondSaxophone – Mark DouthitVocals [Duet] – Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell Armstrong | 5:44 |
| A3 | Every Valley Shall Be ExaltedArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By, Backing Vocals – Mark Kibble, Mervyn WarrenBacking Vocals – Donna McElroyBrass – Chris McDonald, George Tidwell, Mark Douthit, Michael HaynesProgrammed By [Drums] – Mark HammondRap, Lyrics By [Rap], Guitar – Mike E.Vocals [Duet] – Chris Willis, Lizz Lee | 3:42 |
| A4 | And The Golory Of The LordArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Charles MimsBacking Vocals – Jim Gilstrap, Phil Perry , Roy GallowayBass – Abe LaborielDrums – Ricky LawsonGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Lead Vocals – Dianne ReevesPercussion – Rocky Deardick | 3:57 |
| B1 | But Who May Abide The Day Of His ComingArranged By, Keyboards [Additional, Rhythm], Percussion, Arranged By [Rhythm], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocals] – David PackArranged By, Keyboards, Synthesizer [Bass], Percussion, Arranged By [Rhythm], Backing Vocals – Greg PhillinganesLead Vocals, Arranged By, Arranged By [Rhythm], Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocals] – Patti AustinOther [Computer Aid] – Bob McChesneyProgrammed By [Synthesizer Additional Assistance] – John LehmkuhlViolin – Daniel Kobialka | 6:38 |
| B2 | And He Shall PurifyArranged By [Rhythm], Programmed By [Synthesizer], Backing Vocals – Mervyn WarrenArranged By [Vocals & Rhythm], Piano, Organ – Michael O. JacksonBacking Vocals – Angela Wright, Bob Bailey, Chris Willis, Donna McElroy, Gayle Mayes, Vicki HamptonBass – Jackie StreetLead Vocals – Tramaine HawkinsProgrammed By [Drums] – Mark Hammond | 4:36 |
| B3 | Behold, A Virgin Shall ConceiveArranged By, Keyboards – George DukeGuitar – Paul Jackson Jr.Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Howard Hewitt | 3:56 |
| B4 | O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To ZionArranged By – Cedric DentLead Vocals – Stevie WonderLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Take 6 | 3:52 |
| C1 | For Unto Us A Child Is BornAlto Vocals [1st] – Shirely Marie Graham, Valarie JohnsonAlto Vocals [2nd] – Beverly Mahto, Dorothy Townes, Dorothy Shelby, Jennifer Whitlock, Alecia RussellArranged By, Conductor – Gary HinesBacking Vocals – Sounds Of BlacknessBaritone Vocals – Billy Steele, Trenson GrahamBass Vocals – Freddie Winston, Rev. Joseph Young Jr.Bass Vocals, Vocals [Additional] – David Brian Young, Michael BowensConductor [Assistant] – Bradley M. Yost, Steve HodgeLead Vocals – Pat LacyLead Vocals, Alto Vocals [1st] – Carrie HarringtonLead Vocals, Alto Vocals [1st], Vocals [Additional] – Core CottonLead Vocals, Baritone Vocals – James WrightLead Vocals, Soprano Vocals [1st] – Jamecia BennettSoprano Vocals [1st] – Dorothy Brown, Jayn Bell, Sandra HarrisSoprano Vocals [2nd] – Angela Henderson, Ann Nesby, Cherly Reeves, Elizabeth Turner, Renee McCall, Wanda LewisTenor Vocals [1st] – Robert EdwardsTenor Vocals [1st], Vocals [Additional] – Kimberly BrownTenor Vocals [2nd] – Craig Taylor , Dr. Robert Jones, Patricia Lacy, Russell Knighton, Bill Smith | 3:53 |
| C2 | Glory To GodArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By [Drums], Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Robert SadinDirected By – Walter J. TurnbullLead Vocals – Michelle WeeksProgrammed By [Additional Sound] – Dave Darlington, Jeff DovnerRap – Leaders Of The New SchoolVocals – The Boys Choir Of Harlem | 4:51 |
| C3 | Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of ZionBass – Tim LinzyKeyboards, Programmed By – Bryant PughPercussion – Terry McMillanVocals – Carolene Evans, Darlene Simmons, Dennis Sawyers, Jacki Ruffin, The Richard Smallwood SingersVocals, Keyboards, Programmed By – Richard Smallwood | 5:07 |
| C4 | Behold The Lamb Of GodBass – Jimmy HaslipDrums – William KennedyKeyboards – Russell FerrantePerformer, Arranged By – The YellowjacketsSaxophone – Bob MintzerSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Steve Croes | 4:32 |
| D1 | Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye GatesArranged By [Vocals] – Dorinda Clark Cole, Mitchell JonesKeyboards – Eddie Howard, Timothy CarpenterKeyboards, Programmed By [Drums], Bass [Keyboard], Arranged By [Vocals] – Fred HammondVocals – Commissioned, The Clark Sisters | 5:12 |
| D2 | Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage?Arco Bass – Jim FergusonArranged By, Piano – Mervyn WarrenBrass – William Reichenbach, Charles Loper, Charles Findley, Daniel Higgins, Gary Grant, George Bohanon, Gerald Albright, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, Larry Hall, Larry Williams, Lew McCreary, Tom MaloneBrass, Soloist [Saxophone] – Kirk WhalumDrums – Chuck TilleyLead Vocals – Al Jarreau | 2:36 |
| D3 | I Know That My Redeemer LivethArranged By – Michael O. JacksonArranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By, Backing Vocals – Mervyn WarrenBacking Vocals – Chris Willis, Ray DavisGuitar – Tom HembyLead Vocals – Tevin CampbellProgrammed By [Drums] – Mark Hammond | 6:00 |
| D4 | Hallelujah!Arranged By – Mark KibbleArranged By [Brass], Brass – Jerry HeyArranged By, Piano – Michael O. JacksonBacking Vocals – Angela Wright, Bob Bailey, Donna McElroy, Gayle Mayes, Kim FlemingBass – Victor WootenBrass – William F. Reichenbach, Daniel Higgins, Gary E. Grant, Larry WilliamsFrench Horn – Eberhard Ramm, Leslie NortonProgrammed By [Drums] – Mark HammondVocals – Al Jarreau, Andre Crouch, Babbie Mason, Bernie K., Chaka Khan, Charles Dutton, Clifton Davis, Commissioned, Darryl Tookes, Daryl Coley, David Pack, Dawnn Lewis, Edwin Hawkins, Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne, Joe Sample, Johnny Mathis, Kim Fields, Larnelle Harris, Linda Hopkins, Lizz Lee, Marilyn McCoo, Mike E., Patti Austin, Phylicia Rashad, Richard Smallwood, Sandra Crouch, Sounds Of Blackness, Stephanie Mills, Take 6, Thomas Whitfield, Tramaine Hawkins, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Vanessa WilliamsVocals [Ad Lib] – Daryl ColeyVocals, Backing Vocals – Chris WillisVocals, Backing Vocals, Arranged By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Mervyn Warren | 5:53 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 26980-2 | Various | Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (CD, Album) | Reprise Records | 9 26980-2 | US | 1992 |
| WBD-4141 | Various | Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (CD, Album) | Warner Alliance | WBD-4141 | UK | 1992 |
| WBD-4141 | Various | Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (CD, Album) | Warner Alliance | WBD-4141 | US | 1992 |
| PRO-A-5711 | Various | Handel's Messiah - A Soulful Celebration (2xLP, Album, Promo) | Reprise Records | PRO-A-5711 | US | 1992 |
| 7599-26980-2 | Various | Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration (CD, Album) | Reprise Records | 7599-26980-2 | Europe | 1992 |
Credits
- Art Direction – Laura Lipuma-Nash
- Co-producer – Patti Austin (tracks: 5)
- Coordinator [Production] – Craig Taylor (tracks: 5, 9 to 12), Faith R. Fox (tracks: 4, 7), Holly Krig-Smith (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 8, 14 to 16), Leslie Rich (tracks: 10), Marilyn Morgeson (tracks: 13)
- Design – B. Middleworth
- Engineer – Randy Poole (tracks: 13)
- Engineer [Additional] – Craig Portails (tracks: 5)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ben Arrindel (tracks: 10), Ed Marx (tracks: 13), Suzie Dyer (tracks: 10), Tonya McGinnis-Potvin (tracks: 4, 7), Wayne Homes (tracks: 4, 7)
- Engineer [Second] – Chad Blinman (tracks: 12), Gil Morales (tracks: 12)
- Executive-Producer – Gail Hamilton , Mervyn Warren, Norman Miller
- Illustration – Martin Ansolabehere
- Mastered By – Glenn Meadows
- Mixed By – Amy Hughes (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 8, 14, 15), Axel Niehaus (tracks: 10), Eric Zobler (tracks: 7), Jess Sutcliffe (tracks: 5), John Jaszcz (tracks: 13), Mike McCarthy (tracks: 8), Steve Hodge (tracks: 9)
- Mixed By [Additional] – Ray Bardani (tracks: 10)
- Mixed By [Assistant] – Alvin Chea (tracks: 8), Cedric Dent (tracks: 8), Chris Flam (tracks: 10), David Thomas (tracks: 8), Lisa Keller (tracks: 10)
- Mixed By, Producer – Mervyn Warren (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 14 to 16)
- Mixed By, Recorded By – Tony Shepperd (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 14 to 16)
- Mixed By, Recorded By [Assistant] – David Hall (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 14 to 16)
- Producer – Fred Hammond (tracks: 13), George Duke (tracks: 4, 7), Richard Smallwood (tracks: 11), Robert Sadin (tracks: 10), The Yellowjackets (tracks: 12)
- Producer, Mixed By – David Pack (tracks: 5)
- Producer, Recorded By – Gary D. Hines (tracks: 9)
- Recorded By – Carl Lucero (tracks: 11), Chris Murphy (tracks: 11), Dave Darlington (tracks: 10), Gary Clugston (tracks: 10), Jack Hersce (tracks: 10), Jeff Dovner (tracks: 10), Lane Craven (tracks: 10), Mike Krowiak (tracks: 10), Mike McCarthy (tracks: 8), Roger Holmes (tracks: 11), Steve Boyer (tracks: 10)
- Recorded By [Assistant] – Amy Hughes (tracks: 8), Patrick Kelly (tracks: 8)
- Recorded By [Choir, Assistant] – Alex Rodriquez
- Recorded By [Choir] – Humberto Gatica (tracks: 16)
- Recorded By, Mixed By – Eric Zobler (tracks: 4, 7), Mick Guzauski (tracks: 12)
- Recorded By, Mixed By [Assistant] – Barry Rudolph (tracks: 5)
Notes
Tracks 1, 2 recorded at Quad Studios & Nightingale Studios, Nashville, TN, and mixed at Woodland Digital Studios, Nashville, TN.Track 3 recorded at Quad Studio and Omni Studio, Nashville, TN and mixed at Woodland Digital Studios, Nashville, TN.
Track 4 recorded and mixed at Mama Jo's Studios North Hollywood, CA.
Track 5 recorded and mixed at Pack's Place, Los Angeles, CA.
Track 6 recorded at Quad Studio & Sixteenth Avenue Sound, Nashville, TN. Mixed at Woodland Digital Studios, Nashville, TN.
Track 7 recorded at La Gonk's West, Los Angeles, CA and mixed at Mama Jo's Studios, North Hollywood, CA.
Track 8 recorded at Sixteenth Avenue Sound, Woodland Digital & Omni Studios, Nashville, TN, and Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Woodland Digital, Nashville, TN.
Track 9 recorded and mixed at Flyte Time Studios, Edina, MN.
Track 10 recorded at Bass Hit, RPM,. Power Station, Platinum Island & Chung King. Mixed at Platinum Island.
Track 11 recorded at Quad Studio & Star Gem, Nashville, TN, and at Omega Recording, Rockville, Md.
Track 12 recorded at Conway Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA and mixed at The Complex, Los Angeles, CA.
Track 13 - no record or mix location information.
Track 14 recorded at Hummingbird Recording, Nashville, TN and Westlake Audio & Track Record, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Woodland Digital Studios, Nashville, TN.
Track 15 recorded at Quad Studio, Nashville, TN and The Enterprise, Burbank, CA. Mixed at Woodland Digital Studios, Nashville, TN.
Track 16 recorded at Nightingale Studios & Quad Studios, Nashville, TN, and A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Choir recorded at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at The Enterprise, Burbank, CA.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 7599-26980-1 6
- Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (stamped on Side 1 ): WMME Alsdorf 759 926980-1-A
- Matrix / Runout (stamped on Side 2 ): WMME Alsdorf 759 926980-1-B
- Matrix / Runout (stamped on Side 3 ): WMME Alsdorf 759 926980-1-C
- Matrix / Runout (stamped on Side 4 ): WMME Alsdorf 759 926980-1-D
- Other (on rear cover right below ): embossed Warner-Logo
Companies
- Recorded At – Nightingale Studio
- Recorded At – Quad Studios
- Recorded At – OmniSound Studios
- Recorded At – Mama Jo's
- Recorded At – Pack's Place
- Recorded At – Sixteenth Avenue Sound
- Recorded At – Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
- Recorded At – Bass Hit Studios
- Recorded At – RPM Studios
- Recorded At – Power Station
- Recorded At – Platinum Island Studios
- Recorded At – Chung King Studios
- Recorded At – Star Gem Studio
- Recorded At – Omega Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Hummingbird Studio, Nashville, TN
- Recorded At – Westlake Audio
- Recorded At – The Enterprise
- Recorded At – A&M Studios
- Mixed At – The Enterprise
- Mixed At – Woodland Digital
- Mixed At – Platinum Island Studios
- Mixed At – Flyte Tyme Productions, Inc.
- Mixed At – Mama Jo's
- Mixed At – Pack's Place
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