The Winans

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The Winans
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres Gospel, R&B
Years active1980–present
Labels Light Records
Qwest/Warner Bros.
Members Marvin Winans
Carvin Winans
Michael Winans
Past members Ronald Winans (deceased)

The Winans are an American gospel quartet from Detroit, Michigan, consisting of brothers Marvin, Carvin, Michael and Ronald Winans.

Contents

Members

Please refer to the Winans family page for more detail on the individual members.

About: Origins & Music

Origins

Brothers Ronald, Marvin, Carvin, and Michael Winans (the second, third, fourth and fifth siblings of the Winans family) grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and were discovered by Andrae Crouch, who signed them to Light Records.

Music

Brothers Ronald, Marvin, and Carvin made two albums in 1974 (without Michael) and 1975 (with Michael) under the name "The Testimonial Singers", one album which they would re-record two songs for later albums (Fallow Ground and J.E.S.U.S) before getting their big break with their first record as "The Winans" with Introducing The Winans was produced in 1981 by Andrae Crouch, two years after he discovered them and invited them to tour with him. They performed vocals in This Is America, Charlie Brown's segment "The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad" in 1989. Their style was noted for its crossover efforts and received airplay on R&B radio. The group's last recording was in 1995, but they have subsequently been involved in various Winans family projects where they are credited as "The Winans" (e.g. November 2000's Christmas: Our Gifts To You ).

Eldest brother of the group Ronald Winans died on June 17, 2005, of retaining fluid. [1]

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsChart positions [2] [3] Certifications [4]
(sales thresholds)
US US
R&B
US
Gospel
US
CCM
1981Introducing The Winans
  • Released: 1981
  • Label: Light
1983Long Time Comin'
  • Released: 1983
  • Label: Light
8
1984Tomorrow
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Light
3
1985Let My People Go
571
1987 Decisions
  • Released: September 1, 1987
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
10930112
1988Live At Carnegie Hall
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
1322
1990 Return
  • Released: April 24, 1990
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
901214
1993All Out
  • Released: August 24, 1993
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
41159
  • US Sales: 79,000 [5]
1995Heart & Soul
  • Released: October 24, 1995
  • Label: Qwest / Warner Bros.
312
2000 Christmas: Our Gifts to You
  • Released: November 14, 2000
  • Label: Diamante
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilation

YearAlbum detailsChart positions [2] [3] Certifications
(sales thresholds)
US
Gospel
1990The Best Of The Winans
  • Released: October 17, 1990
  • Label: Light
1994Feel the Spirit
  • Released: May 15, 1994
  • Label: Metacom Music
-
1995The Light Years
  • Released: November 7, 1995
  • Label: Light
2002Legends Of Gospel
  • Released: February 19, 2002
  • Label: Light
The Very Best Of The Winans
  • Released: April 16, 2002
  • Label: Rhino
16
2003Great Family Of Gospel
2004Gospel Greats
  • Released: April 6, 2004
  • Label: Flashback / Rhino
2005The Definitive Original Greatest Hits
2008Gospel Legacy
  • Released: January 22, 2008
  • Label: Light
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positions [2] [3] [6] Album
US
R&B
UK
1985"Let My People Go"4271Let My People Go
"Very Real Way"
1986"The Real Meaning of Christmas"The Real Meaning of Christmas (Maxi-single)/"Decisions"
1987"Ain't No Need To Worry" (feat. Anita Baker)15Decisions
"Love Has No Color" (feat. Michael McDonald)
"Give Me You"
1989"Lean On Me" (with Thelma Houston)73Lean On Me (Soundtrack)
1990"It's Time" (featuring Teddy Riley)5Return
"A Friend" (featuring Aaron Hall)11
"When You Cry" (featuring Kenny G)40
1991"Don't Leave Me"34
1993"Payday" (featuring R. Kelly)74All Out
1994"That Extra Mile"
1995"Heart & Soul"89Heart & Soul
1996"Count It All Joy"
"Standing On Promises
"" denotes the single failed to chart or was not released

Awards

See also

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References

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