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Why We Sing
Gospel / Spiritual · 2008 · 12 tracks · 53m

Why We Sing

Dionne Warwick

A sophisticated return to gospel roots. Warwick's legendary alto navigates lush choral arrangements and polished R&B production with grace and spiritual conviction.

February 20, 2008 · Rhino Records (2)

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A dignified and polished expression of faith that feels both grand and deeply personal.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks · 53m
01
Battle Hymn of the Republic
2:48
02
I’m Going Up
3:35
03
With All My Heart
5:02
04
Old Landmark
4:15
05
The World Needs Jesus
4:53
06
I Lift My Heart
5:25
07
Jesus Loves Me
4:03
08
Show Me the Way
4:20
09
Why We Sing
5:22
10
Rise, Shine and Give God the Glory
4:37
11
The Lord Is My Shepherd
4:39
12
Seven
4:24
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the stately opening of Battle Hymn of the Republic into a swinging, soul-inflected rhythm section.
The way the choir swells to meet Warwick's weathered alto on the title track, Why We Sing, creating a massive wall of sound.
The intimate piano-led opening of The Lord Is My Shepherd that showcases her signature phrasing and restraint.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Why We Sing sound next to the rest of Dionne Warwick's catalogue?

Hopeful+2.3σ

Hopeful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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