Della Reese
Give It To God
© 2006 Spiritual Icon Records (837101206686)
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Della Reese gives an inspirational and heart-warming performance on her new CD "Give It To God". Contemporary to Traditional Gospel. Be Touched By A True Angel "Della Reese".
tracks
- 1 How Great Thou Art / My Tribute
- 2 Work It Out
- 3 Do You Really Know Him?
- 4 I've Been Touched By An Angel
- 5 God Is So Wonderful
- 6 A Window Open
- 7 What A Friend We Have In Jesus
- 8 He's Never Failed Me Yet
- 9 Have I Told You Lately
- 10 Jesus Speaking On The Mount
- 11 Worry 'Bout Nothin'
- 12 I Am Not The Same
- 13 An Understanding Heart
- 14 Not My Will
- 15 Turn The Pain Around
- 16 God Is All You'll Ever Need
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Della Reese, Co-Founder of Spiritual Icon Records, was born Deloreese Patricia Early in Detroit, Michigan, began singing in church when she was six years old. Throughout her formative years, she was deeply involved in gospel singing, and at 13, Della was hired by the late Mahalia Jackson to sing with her group. As Della recalls, "This opportunity to sing with the world's foremost gospel singer was a thrilling experience. I will never forget the wonderful association, which lasted three consecutive summers, and one of the many things I learned from her...how to communicate with people through song".
Later, while majoring in psychology at Wayne State University, in Detroit, Della formed her own female gospel group, "The Meditation Singers", which is listed in the "Who's Who of Gospel Music". In 1953, she made the move to New York City and became a vocalist with the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra, and shortly thereafter, signed a recording contract with Jubilee Records. Her first records included "In The Still of The Night", "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm", and "Time After Time". Della had her first major hit with "And That Reminds Me (of you)"
That same year, she was voted "The Most Promising Singer" by Billboard, Cashbox, and Variety, as well as The Disc Jockeys of America and the Jukebox Operators Association. Della signed a new recording contract in 1959, with RCA, and subsequently enjoyed her biggest hit, a tune adapted from Puccini's "La Boheme", entitled "Don't You Know". In the thirty years that followed "Don't You Know", Della Reese has continued her string of recordings, she recorded a traditional gospel album, “My Soul Feels Better Right Now” produced by her husband Franklin Lett giving her another Grammy Nomination in 1998. (Her first being in 1987 for the gospel album, “Della Reese & Brilliance”.)
A generous amount of television exposure followed Della's first recording successes. In the late 50's and early 60's, she appeared on many television shows that are now considered classics, including "The Perry Como Show", "The Jackie Gleason Show", as well as more than twenty appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show". She was the first female to host "The Tonight Show". She was soon asked to host her own talk show, "Della", (making her the first black woman to host her own show) which was syndicated nationally by RKO in 1969 and '70. A string of appearances on hit shows, such as, "Sanford and Son", "Chico and the Man", "Night Court", "Designing Women", "227", and of course, her own series with Redd Foxx, "The Royal Family".
The most recent of her television achievements was the CBS dramatic series, "Touched By An Angel" in which she received three Emmy nominations. After completing its ninth season, “Touched by An Angel” is still in demand on DVD and syndication. She also starred in several ‘movies of the week’, notably “The Secret Path”, “Anya’s Bell”, and “The Moving of Sophia Myles”. Della's television work was honored in 1994, as she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. However, the epitome of her action talents were seen in the movie "Harlem Nights" by Eddie Murphy, in which she and Eddie had one of the greatest fight scenes in modern movies.
Enjoying what free time she has at home, Della is now spending more time working on one of her other talents, writing. In fact her autobiography “Angels Along the Way” was released by Putnam Press in 1997,to great reviews, and her children’s book, “The God Inside Of Me”, by Hyperion Press, was one of the best-selling children’s books in 1999. Just recently Della has showcased her own fashion line on The Home Shopping Network.
As an ordained minister, Rev. Della gives excellent ‘Life Lessons’ every Sunday to a capacity audience. Her church “Understanding Principles for Better Living" is located in Los Angeles, and can be found on the Internet as ‘upchurch.org’, a non-denominational, multi-racial gathering studying and living by the teachings of Jesus Christ, our Savior.
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God is all you'll ever need
author: Lula SomervilleI received the CD in excellent condition and listened to it right away and I was not disappointed. I absolutely love it. Every single song has a wonderful message. I have loved Della Reece since I was in 7th grade. She will always be my big sister. I still have the 8x10 glossy I ordered of her when I was in 7th grade. Love,Peace and Happiness to you always big sis
ANGELS ALONG THE WAY ALBUM.
author: LA VERNE ROBINSONI LOVE THE WHOLE ALBUM. I ALSO LOVE ALL OF HER OTHER ALBUMS. THEY ARE SO WONDERFUL. I AM SO VERY HAPPY FOR MRS DELLA REESE FOR ALL OF THE GREAT THINGS SHE HAS DONE. YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON. I WANT TO MEET MRE DELLA REESE TO TELL HOW MUCH I LOVE HER HOW VERY SPECIAL SHE IS.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU MRE DELLA REESE. JULY 6.1931 77.HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU.
What, I can't give 10 stars?
author: LorettaDella, you have no idea how HAPPY I am that I found your CD on cdbaby!! Thrilled that you are still recording. Many great female singers lose something in their voices as time passes, but not you. You sound incredible! You inspire me so much. I can't wait to hear the entire collection of songs, but I'm grateful for the free clips in the meantime. You keep on recording, girlfriend, I'll keep buying!
Don t You Know
author: Greg McIntoshDear Della I hope you get this e-mail. Today is April 18 -- ten years ago today my and my sister s beloved mother died suddenly at 66 right after a wonderful Easter weekend visit we all had with her. My Mom had a heart of gold and a spirit that sored and of all the records she loved to play Don t You Know by Della Reese was the one I remember the she loved the most. So off and on all day at work I ve been You Tubing Don t You Know. Thanks for helping bring her a little closer to me today because when I hear that song, I see my lovely mother when I was just ten sitting on top of the big wooden stereo singing passionately along! and it makes me feel like she s here. It was a long time after that that you started appearing on all those great television shows. Before that, this Della Reese was just a blurred image of a lovely young lady on the cover of record album. Now I know who you are behind that AMAZING voice! Lots of Love! Greg.
give it to gog
MY NAME IS LA VERNE I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE REVEREND DELLA REESE MY DREM IS TO MEET REVEREND DELLA REESE. I LOST MY DEAR SWEET WONDERFUL MOTHER AND I HAVE BEEN OUT OF IT WE WERE LIKE TWINS WE WERE SO VERY VERY CLOSE; I RELLY DO LOVE YOU REVEREND DELLA SO VERY VERY MUCH . I REALLY WANT TO MEET YOU SO MUCH. MY MOTHER WAS BORN JANUARY 30 1931. MY BIRTHDAY IS NOVEMBER 10
I have always wanted a cd by Della Reese, her songs have always inspired me.
author: Shelia SonsWhen I first watched touched by an angel and had the opportunity to listen to Della sing, the songs inspired me and helped me through some troublesome times. Her songs are the greatest I have ever heard. I am so glad that there is a CD out there with her name on it! I have looked for a CD of Della and now that I have found it, I can't wait to get it.
The best from Della I've ever heard in the last years!
author: Holger WeyandIt isn't easy to get Della Reese CDs here...but CD-Baby makes it possible! But this Della Reese recording has the mighty voice with her heart and soul! Better than before!
Great
author: rhonda adamsI enjoyed this very much...awesome
author: Ray TerhorstI ordered this CD after hearing Della sing "I've Been Touched By An Angel". I was not disappointed after hearing her sing the other songs as well. Passionate, inspirational and nice on the ears.
- author: Andrea Rea
Della Reese CD arrived really quickly i'm in Northern Ireland and it has not been released here yet a big thank you to all you guys in CD Baby and all those delicate little hands that parcelled it up for me. xoxo
- author: Mary Jankowski
Looked all over for a cd by Della. So happy to find one would like to find more. This one wonderful.
- author: Mary Jankowski
Looked all over for a cd by Della. So happy to find one would like to find more. This one wonderful.
Very Mellow and Inspirational
author: Bobbie WilliamsThe CD is as awesome as I anticipated it would be. A real masterpiece for anyone to meditate and lift up praises to GOD.
She is timeless
author: FrancescI have not enough words to tell how wonderful is this album. Of course, it is extremely religious, but tunes and lyrics are so modern and really cool. Ms. Della Reese is timeless, and this album demonstrates that she is still the one. Hope she will be on the road for a long time. And you know... good things are forever!.
Della remains a light that shines to a dark world
author: Gene Viale,Gospel Singer/WriterFor as long as I can remember, I have been a Della Reese fan.She has proven herself to be a strong, straight forward,eye to eye.. artist. Anointed from the beginning, willing to move as the doors have opened.Whether in the secular or Gospel fields, she has always remained honest, to herself and her audience. This sharing is no different..it is wonderful, and with it Della remains, a light that shines to a dark world.Go forth my sister!
- author: Diann Sigler
The best by Della Reese.....it is a beautiful and touching CD. She is a magnificent artist and I find her music so very inspiring.
- author: Darron McKinney
This CD is a must buy,magnificent production and Beautiful annointed compositions. Della Reese Vocals are sensational.I LOVE IT....