Gospel Favorites

Willie Nelson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000002QL6
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,279 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. By the Rivers of Babylon

2. Stand by Me

3. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)

4. In God's Eyes

5. There Shall Be Showers of Blessings

6. Tell It to Jesus

7. Family Bible

8. Revive Us Again

9. Softly and Tenderly

10. Kneel at the Feet of Jesus

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very peaceful, May 17, 2004

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Originally released in 1980 under the title "Family Bible." The song, Family Bible, was a minor country hit in 1980 and is one of my favorite songs on this CD. If you are looking for a follow-up to Willie's outstanding "The Troublemaker" album you might be disappointed in this album. While it is a very good CD, the performances are stripped down and lack the backing vocals and instrumental support found on "The Troublemaker." What you get on this CD is just Willie, his guitar, and a piano accompaniment. No drums, no bass guitar, no slide, no organ, etc... That does not make this a bad album, but it lacks the punch that "Troublemaker" has. The result here are solid performances and a much more peaceful feel. I recommend this CD if you like traditional gospel music or if you like Willie Nelson. But if you are looking for a "Troublemaker II" you might be disappointed.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good simple gospel music, horrible cd release., September 4, 2004

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Peter Rasmussen (MN) - See all my reviews
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I prefer this record to The Troublemaker. They are both filled with great gospel songs. This record is much more intimate instead of a sounding like a jam session. So I'd give the music 4 stars.

As a CD reissue, I give this 0 stars. It's really pitiful. This CD is a reissue of the Family Bible LP from 1980. They changed the order which I don't mind, but they dropped "An Evening Prayer" which is unfortunate. They changed the cover from a charming studio photo of Bobby and Willie to a New England postcard. They spent no time remastering the sound. I transferred my vinyl and I did a better job that the record label, and they had theoretically had access to the masters.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewing Gospel Favorites by Willie Nelson, December 6, 1999

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Judy Foster (Music City, USA) - See all my reviews

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This album is both inspirational and technically perfect. I think it is only second to a CD I have since lost entitled, Healing Hands of Time" by Willie. Could anyone help me with info on how to obtain this album to add to my collection?