Maceo Woods - Jesus People (1971/2020) [Official Digital Download 24/192]

Before it was released on Gospel Truth, “Jesus People” was released by Volt as “Step to Jesus” in 1971, named for its opening and title track. The song “Step to Jesus” is led by vocalist Melvin Smothers and written by Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church Minister of Music George Jordan. Jordan’s original writing fills the majority of the album’s first half, save for his choral arrangement of Diana Ross’ 1970 hit “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).” On it, Smothers returns for a resoundingly uplifting solo and the Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir provides steady accompaniment.

It’s Woods’ own writing, however, that would accentuate the album’s latter half. On his “Thinking of His Goodness,” soloist Pearl McCombs melds traditional gospel with a nod to piano blues. And with “One Is Missing,” Woods calls to his congregation to minister to their neighbors absent from worship and appeals to potential believers to make their own personal step toward salvation in Christ.

Tracklist:
1. Step To Jesus (03:38)
2. I'll Get Home Someday (04:46)
3. It Pays To Serve Jesus (04:36)
4. It's Been A Mighty Good Day (04:27)
5. Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) (05:23)
6. Think Of His Goodness (03:11)
7. Let My People Go (03:26)
8. Beams Of Heaven (06:11)
9. Bringing In The Sheaves (04:22)
10. One Is Missing (02:50)
11. Hear My Prayer (04:26)


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