Welcome!
Before we go anywhere else with the music, let me thank the following people for their support:
The Morgan's, P. Robinson, Rev. Taylor and the church family, D.and D. Sinclair, Rev. Emma Love, Cheryl McAlister, Lenore Byrnes, Teresa Robinson, George Graham, and Arnold Holliman.
I want to thank God for the vision as well as my loving wife Betty and daughters Angel, Gabby, and Dana, my Mother Queen E. Mayes, and my father, the late George M. Mayes, Sr. I’d also like to thank my two brothers, Marcellus and Maurice, and my sister, Rhonda Pass.
Special thanks go out to Patricia Terry, John and Charles Palmore, Janet Anderson and her daughters, Valerie and Vanessa, Todd Butterworth, and my daughter Angel Mayes for their wonderful performances on this album.
The Lord Will Make A Way
"The Lord Will Make A Way". After losing my eye sight, "The Lord Will Make A Way" helped me to believe that God will help when times are hard. I changed the words to the song to express the story that I want to tell. ~Rev. George Mayes, Jr.
The Impossible Dream
"The Impossible Dream" was done by various artists, however Charles Palmore, who is a gifted bass player and a great singer, wanted to sing and record this song.
This song brings variety to the CD.
Come TO my Rescue
"Come To My Rescue" was inspired by all the tragedy that has happened to me over the last few years. All of the misfortune impacted me in some way, so I wrote the song "Come To My Rescue". It was arranged by John Palmore who is on keyboard and Janet Anderson who helped in putting it together. Patricia Terry, a gifted soloist, helped with the background. This song is my favorite. ~Rev. George Mayes, Jr.
Grace and Mercy
~Rev. George Mayes, Jr.
Jesus is Love
"Jesus is Love" was originally done by Lionel Richie and various other artists. I recently started with this beautiful song. I found that I really liked it, and with the help of Janet Anderson and her daughters, Valerie and Vanessa, I developed my own style. These three are very dear to my heart and helped in putting this CD together.
~Rev.George Mayes, Jr.
I Won't Complain
~Rev. George Mayes, Jr.
My Soul's Been Anchored
~Rev. George Mayes, Jr.
Come Ye Disconsolate
"Come Ye Disconsolate” is an old great hymn of the church. It is a song that is soothing to the soul.
~Patricia Terry
'Tis So Sweet / Jesus, Jesus
"Tis So Sweet" is sung acapella and just speaks for itself.
~Janet and her daughters, Valerie and Vanessa
Keep It Real
~Angel Mayes
Angel Mayes is my oldest daughter. She is a gifted child who has a great voice along with writing and arrangement abilities. Angel wrote and arranged this song, and John Palmore put the music to it. This song has a message for young people to give them hope that their voices are heard.
John Palmore is the nuts and bolts of our team. He is a great musician who has played with greats like Jackie Wilson, The Drifters, Latimore, Joe Simon, and others. This man has a great mind set for music. I am thankful to have him aboard.
Todd Butterworth is a friend of mine who plays the drums on the CD. He just fits in nicely with what we are doing. Todd brings great art to the CD and we are grateful for his help.
Patricia Terry was asked to come sing with us. When we got to the studio and she went to sing the song, I was originally going to sing with her. After hearing her, I was led by the Holy Spirit to leave it alone. Her voice was so powerful just on its own.
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Last but not least........
I would also like to give thanks to my brothers and sisters in the ministry, Rev. DeWitty, Rev W. Robinson, Rev. G & T Mason, Rev. Goatley, Rev. Blackford, Rev. Duncan, and Rev. Wade for their support.
