Decisions (The Winans album)

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Decisions
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Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 1987
Recorded1986–1987
Genre Urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B
Length41:56
Label Qwest, Warner Bros.
Producer Marvin Winans, Quincy Jones
Barry Hankerson
The Winans chronology
Let My People Go
(1985)
Decisions
(1987)
Live at Carnegie Hall
(1988)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Decisions is the fifth studio album by American gospel group the Winans, released in 1987 under Qwest Records. The album was written and produced by Marvin Winans, along with music producer Quincy Jones and Barry Hankerson. The album is a blend of contemporary gospel and R&B, also includes the Grammy winning single "Ain't No Need to Worry" featuring singer Anita Baker and "Love Has No Color" featuring singer-songwriter Michael McDonald. The album peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart. [2]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ain't No Need to Worry" (feat. Anita Baker)Marvin Winans5:46
2."Millions"Marvin Winans4:24
3."Breaking of Day"Marvin Winans4:48
4."What Can I Say?"Marvin Winans4:44
5."Right, Left in a Wrong World"Carvin Winans, Marvin Winans6:09
6."Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" Elton John, Bernie Taupin; Arranged by Ronald Winans4:30
7."Love Has No Color" (feat. Michael McDonald)Percy Bady, Marvin Winans, Ronald Winans4:14
8."Give Me You"Marvin Winans4:45
9."How Can You Live Without Christ?"Carvin Winans, Marvin Winans4:23

Re-issue

No.TitleLength
1."Ain't No Need to Worry" (feat. Anita Baker)5:46
2."Millions"4:24
3."Breaking of Day"4:48
4."What Can I Say?" (feat. Michael McDonald)4:44
5."Right, Left in a Wrong World"6:09
6."The Real Meaning of Christmas"4:40
7."Love Has No Color" (feat. Michael McDonald)4:14
8."Give Me You"4:45
9."How Can You Live Without Christ?"4:23

Personnel

The Winans

Musicians

Additional backing vocals

Children's choir on "Breaking of Day"

Awards

Charts

Chart (1987)Peak
position [3] [4]
US Billboard 200 109
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)30
US Top Gospel Albums (Billboard)1

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References

  1. Carpenter, Bill. "Decision - The Winans". AllMusic . Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. The Winans Billboard Gospel Albums chart history. Billboard.com
  3. The Winans Billboard Albums chart history.Billboard.com
  4. The Winans Billboard R&B Albums chart history.Billboard.com