“Because of You”
Carnell Murrell
Available on iTunes (2011)
“Because of You” is another restful, easy praise song that Minister Carnell Murrell is so talented at composing and performing. His tender piano accompaniment is particularly notable, and his vocals are conversational in a Smokie Norful kind of way. He even tosses in a Sam Cooke-esque gospel chuckle.
Murrell thanks God for the food he has to eat, for not living on the street, and for his voice. By the song’s conclusion, Murrell’s appreciation runs beyond words, as so he scats a few lines.
“Because of You” demonstrates how effective gospel music can be when sung “unplugged,” with only piano for accompaniment.
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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