What a Wonderful Time
Yolanda Adams · 2007
41 min · 10 tracks · gospel music
A rich blend of traditional gospel and holiday cheer, radiating warmth and uplifting spirit throughout each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Favorite Things Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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What a Wonderful Time — The title track encapsulates the album's joyous spirit, featuring Adams' powerful vocals that lift the familiar melody into a celebratory anthem.
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Hold On — This track showcases Adams' signature blend of emotional depth and vocal prowess, providing an inspiring message of perseverance and hope amidst life's challenges.
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Little Drummer Boy — Adams reinterprets this classic with rich vocal runs and an orchestral arrangement, breathing new life into a beloved Christmas standard while maintaining its essence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting holiday spirit
- heartfelt emotional connections
- contemplative seasonal reflections
- joyful moments of celebration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid holiday album showcasing her gospel roots, but not a primary entry point.
- Career context
- By the time 'What a Wonderful Time' was released in 2007, Yolanda Adams had already established herself as a leading voice in gospel music, following her breakthrough album 'Believe' in 2001. This album came during a period when Adams was solidifying her crossover appeal, showcasing her ability to blend contemporary sounds with gospel traditions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- CeCe Winans· Kirk Franklin· Tamela Mann
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hold On
The narrative shifts from personal struggle to communal support, emphasizing resilience through trials and tribulations together.
This perspective invites listeners into a shared experience of faith and community, breaking down individual isolation in favor of collective strength.
Tracklist
- 1 My Favorite Things Start here 4:35
- 2 Give Love on Christmas Day 3:50
- 3 What a Wonderful Time 2:39
- 4 Jingle Bells 3:04
- 5 Do You Hear What I Hear 5:27
- 6 A Season of Love 4:12
- 7 Hold On 4:46
- 8 Just Because 3:54
- 9 Little Drummer Boy 3:18
- 10 With God 5:39
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