This Is My Song
Deniece Williams · 1998
49 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A soulful blend of gospel and R&B, delivering heartfelt expressions of faith through lush arrangements and Deniece Williams' powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blessed Assurance Start here — This track exemplifies the album's gospel foundation, featuring powerful vocals that convey deep faith and assurance, resonating with listeners seeking spiritual connection.
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Lover of My Soul — With its rich melodies and emotive delivery, this song captures the essence of divine love and personal devotion, highlighting Williams' vocal prowess.
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Prodigal Sons and Daughters — This track stands out for its narrative quality, addressing themes of forgiveness and redemption with a soulful arrangement that enhances its emotional weight.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing moments of reflective calm
- uplifting themes of spiritual connection
- gentle melodies for quiet introspection
- warm vocal harmonies in solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, upbeat tracks
- want fast-paced, dynamic rhythms
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in Deniece Williams' later works.
- Themes
- gospel devotion· spiritual redemption· soulful faith journey
- Career context
- Released in 1998, This Is My Song marks Deniece Williams' return to music after a lengthy hiatus from her commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. At this point, she was transitioning into a more gospel-oriented sound, having previously gained fame with hits like 'Let's Hear It for the Boy'. This album reflects her deepening spiritual journey and commitment to faith-based music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Patti LaBelle· Anita Baker
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Love Him Above All Things
The bridge shifts perspective, revealing an intimate declaration of love that contrasts with previous verses focused on reverence.
This structural choice deepens the personal connection by transitioning from general praise to a direct expression of devotion, enhancing the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
- 1 Blessed Assurance Start here 4:42
- 2 Lover of My Soul 5:37
- 3 Standing 5:12
- 4 Nothing but the Blood 4:54
- 5 No, Never Alone 5:31
- 6 Just as I Am 4:40
- 7 Prodigal Sons and Daughters 4:00
- 8 It Is Well 5:01
- 9 I Love Him Above All Things 5:24
- 10 I Come to the Garden Alone 4:51
What to play next
Love, Niecy Style
2007
Continues the smooth R&B vibe with fresh interpretations and a modern touch.
As Good As It Gets
1988
Sets up a similar emotional landscape and vocal style that leads into 'This Is My Song'.
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