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1980 studio album by Al Green
The Lord Will Make a Way
Studio album by Al Green
Released1980
StudioAmerican Music Studios (Memphis, Tennessee)
GenreGospel, soul
LabelMyrrh Records
ProducerAl Green
Al Green chronology
Truth N' Time
(1978) 		The Lord Will Make a Way
(1980) 		Higher Plane
(1981)

The Lord Will Make a Way is a studio album by American musician Al Green, released in 1980. It was his first gospel album.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Robert ChristgauB+

The album won a Grammy in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional. The title track was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best Soul Gospel Performance, Contemporary.

Track listing

  1. "The Lord Will Make a Way" - 3:39
  2. "Pass Me Not" - 3:10
  3. "Too Close" (Alex Bradford) - 3:49
  4. "Highway to Heaven" - 2:56
  5. "Saved" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:47
  6. "None but the Righteous" - 3:24
  7. "In the Holy Name of Jesus" (Aaron Purdie) - 3:24
  8. "I Have a Friend Above All Others" - 3:02
  9. "Highway to Heaven (Reprise)" - 1:32

Personnel

  • Al Green – vocals, lead guitars, arrangements (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)
  • Jesse Butler – acoustic piano
  • Johnny Brown – organ
  • Reuben Fairfax Jr. – bass
  • John Toney – drums
  • Andrew Love – saxophones
  • Jack Hale – trombone
  • Ben Cauley – trumpet
  • Edgar Matthews – trumpet
  • Fred Jordan – string arrangements

Production

  • Al Green – producer
  • Stroud – photography
  • Dennis Hill – cover design

References

  1. Rockwell, John (31 Jan 1982). "Al Green Forges New Links Between Secular and Sacred". The New York Times. p. A25.
  2. Tucker, Ken (July 5, 1984). "Al Green: His Music Has Come Full Circle". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. D1.
  3. "The Lord Will Make a Way Review by Jason Elias". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  4. Christgau, Robert. "Consumer Guide Album Al Green: The Lord Will Make a Way". robertchristgau.com. Village Voice.
  5. "Al Green". grammy.com. The Recording Academy.
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