1997 Ladysmith Black Mambazo – Heavenly
Heavenly is an album by South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. They became known internationally after singing with American Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland. They have since won multiple awards, including five Grammy Awards, the fifth of which they dedicated to the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Tracks
1 Yitho Umlilo Ovuthayo (Joseph Shabalala) 3:47
2 Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Bob Dylan) 5:40
3 Oh Happy Day (Edwin Hawkins, Joseph Shabalala) 5:43
4 People Get Ready (Curtis Mayfield) 5:54
5 Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Thomas Dorsey) 5:04
6 Sohlabelelu Hosana (Joseph Shabalala) 4:06
7 I’ll Take You There (Alvertis Isbell) 6:38
8 Rain, Rain Beautiful Rain (Joseph Shabalala) 3:12
9 River Of Dreams (Billy Joel) 5:30
10 Jesus Is My Leader (Joseph Shabalala) 3:08
11 Chain Gang (Sam Cooke) 3:50
12 He Showed Me His Hands (Joseph Shabalala) 2:51
13 Ilungelo Ngelakho (Joseph Shabalala) 3:56
Musicians
3 Oh Happy Day
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Ntokozo Zungu |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Slide Guitar | Bonnie Raitt |
| Hammond Organ | Clifford Ford |
| Wurlitzer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Percussion | Paulinho Da Costa |
| Vocals | Dolly Parton |
4 People Get Ready
| Bass | Andrew Gouche |
| Drums | Kenny Elliott |
| Hammond Organ | Clifford Ford |
| Piano | Clifford Ford |
| Congas | Paulinho Da Costa |
| Vocals | Betty Griffin |
5 Take My Hand, Precious Lord
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drum Programming | Alan Abrahams |
| Drum Programming | Michael Dorian |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Fender Rhodes | Greg Phillinganes |
| Organ | Nathan East |
| Piano | Nathan East |
| Strings | Alan Abrahams |
| Strings | Michael Dorian |
| Percussion | Veli Shabangu |
| Vocals | Phoebe Snow |
6 Sohlabelelu Hosana
| Drums | Kenny Elliott |
| Hammond Organ | Clifford Ford |
| Piano | Kenny Elliott |
| Vocals | Betty Griffin |
7 I’ll Take You There
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Guitar | Ntokozo Zungu |
| Wurlitzer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Sax (Alto) | Teaspoon Ndlela |
| Sax (Alto) | Mduduzi Magwaza |
| Sax (Barintone) | Russell Mtemba |
| Sax (Tenor) | West Nkosi |
| Vocals | Nana Motijoane |
9 River Of Dreams
| Vocals | Bill Champlin |
12 He Showed Me His Hands
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Ntokozo Zungu |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Organ | Michael Dorian |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Strings | Les McCann |
| Vocals | Lou Rawls |
Other Musicians
The Heritage Gospel Choir (Tracks 4, 5, 6)
Liner Notes
Producer – Alan Abrahams
Producer – Joseph Shabalala (Track 1)
Co-producer – Joseph Shabalala
Engineer (Rhythm) – Dean Burt
Engineer (Assistant Rhythm)- Tim Gerron
Engineer (Ladysmith Black Mambazo Vocals, South African Musicians) – John Lindemann
Engineer (Assistant Ladysmith Black Mambazo Vocals, South African Musicians) – Nilesh Bhana
Mastered By – Kevin Reeves
Mixed By – Alan Abrahams, Dean Burt
Photography – Trevor Kobrin
Mastered At Capitol/Tower Mastering Hollywood
Mixed At Pacifique Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Westlake Studios, Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Pacifique Studios, North Hollywood, CA
Recorded At Stagg Street Studio, Van Nuys, CA
Recorded At The Hit Factory, NY
Recorded At Downtown Studios, Johannesburg, South Africa
Recorded At Victory Production & Sound Studios, Agoura Hills, CA
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