Music review: Gloria Gaynor – 无毛视频楾estimony无毛视频�
It无毛视频檚 been 40 years since Gloria Gaynor无毛视频檚 inspiring anthem 无毛视频淚 Will Survive无毛视频� was unveiled to New York radio stations and dance clubs.
The track无毛视频檚 pulsating vibe and uplifting message of empowerment would quickly become one of the signature songs of the disco era and would eventually lead to the New Jersey native being crowned 无毛视频淨ueen of Disco无毛视频� by fans for her impressive string of dance hits.
The 69-year-old singer continues to be a force in music with the release of her new gospel album. 无毛视频淭estimony无毛视频� is Gaynor无毛视频檚 latest offering since 2013.
无毛视频淭here was a time when I was broken/Didn无毛视频檛 know which way to turn,无毛视频� announces Gaynor on the opening track 无毛视频淎mazing Grace.无毛视频� Gaynor adds her own personal touch to the classic track about being delivered from the grip of darkness and despair through a renewed faith that comes from experiencing God无毛视频檚 unlimited love.
With 无毛视频淏ack on Top,无毛视频� Gaynor best describes how she has survived the many obstacles that blocked her path over her career when she confesses, 无毛视频淚 took some knockdown punches, but I无毛视频檓 still standing strong/Back in the groove/Got a whole new view.无毛视频�
Recorded in Nashville, the new arrangements get an added boost from several guest appearances.
MercyMe无毛视频檚 Bart Millard joins Gaynor on the soulful 无毛视频淗e Won无毛视频檛 Let Go.无毛视频� The message of reassurance in knowing that there is a solid rock that will shelter you from every storm is delivered with a relaxed R&B style that calmly replaces doubt with hope and joy.
Jason Crabb lends his electrifying voice to 无毛视频淪ingin无毛视频� Over Me,无毛视频� as both Crabb and Gaynor testify to the power of being forgiven and redeemed.
Mike Farris, former lead singer of Screamin无毛视频� Cheetah Wheelies, assists Gaynor on a cover of Bob Dylan无毛视频檚 无毛视频淢an of Peace.无毛视频� The cautionary tale about being on guard for the wolf in sheep无毛视频檚 clothing is as relevant today as it was when first released by Dylan back in 1983.
For me, the highlight of the album comes when gospel music star Yolanda Adams joins the party on 无毛视频淭alkin无毛视频� 无毛视频楤out Jesus.无毛视频� Adams and Gaynor are accompanied by a funky bass groove and occasional bursts of horns as their stirring voices deliver a rousing message about replacing the corruptive power of money, power and fame for a life focused on love, freedom and mercy.
A comforting close is witnessed on 无毛视频淒ay One无毛视频� with Gaynor tenderly closing out the set singing, 无毛视频淏reathe life into these weary lungs/And take me back/Lord take me back to day one.无毛视频�
Song after song, Gaynor无毛视频檚 无毛视频淭estimony无毛视频� provides an impassioned blueprint for living a fruitful life that is supported by an unshakable faith.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.