What makes Oh Happy Day by Susan Boyle notable?

The album's title track, 'Oh Happy Day', became a significant hit, contributing to the resurgence of gospel music in popular culture during the late 1960s. Its widespread appeal helped solidify gospel's place within mainstream pop, influencing subsequent artists and inspiring countless covers over the years. At the time of releasing 'Oh Happy Day' in 1967, Susan Boyle was an emerging artist still in the early stages of her career. This album came before her breakthrough with 'I Dreamed a Dream' in 2009, marking a distinct shift in her musical journey where she began to gain greater public attention for her vocal prowess.