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| Release Date |
September 29, 1998 |
| Artist |
Kirk Franklin |
| Record Label |
Gospocentric / Universal Records |
| Singles With U2 |
Lean on Me (1998) |
| Promotional Releases |
Lean on Me (1998) |
| TRACKS FEATURING U2 |
| Bono contributes vocals to the track "Lean on Me". |
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| TRACKLISTING (Click for Lyrics) |
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Interlude: The Verdict (1:30)
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Revolution (5:39)
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Lean on Me (5:08)
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Something about the Name Jesus (6:08)
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Riverside (5:26)
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He Loves Me (5:43)
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Gonna Be a Lovely Day (5:41)
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Praise Joint (Remix) (4:22)
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Hold Me Now (5:51)
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You Are (3:53)
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Interlude: The Car (Stomp) (1:25)
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If You've Been Delivered (3:34)
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Smile Again (6:52)
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Love (Remix) (0:39)
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My Desire (4:17)
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Blessing in the Storm (3:29)
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I Can (1:23)
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| LINER NOTES |
| Lean on Me: Written by Kirk Franklin. Co-Produced
by Dan Shea. Vocals co-produced by Kevin Bond for Bonded Music. Recorded
at Andora Studios, Burbank, CA; Paramount Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Wallyworld
Studios, San Rafael, CA; by Dave Rideau, Bobby Fernandez, David Gleeson,
and Dan Shea. Assisted by Luis Quine and Paul Westheimer. Recorded at Dallas
Sound Lab, Dallas, TX; Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA; by "Bassy" Bob
Brockman, Kevin Bond, and Chris Bell. Assisted by James Murray and Phil
Green. Recorded at Chicago Trax, Chicago, IL. Assistant engineer: Anthony
Kilhosser. Recorded at Westland Studios, Dublin, Ireland. Mixed at
Barking Doctor Studios, Mt. Kisco, NY by Mick Guzauski. Assisted by Tom
Bender. Production coordinated by Lexy Shroyer. Mastered at Sterling Sound,
New York, NY by Tom Coins. Lead Vocals: R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, Crystal
Lewis, Bono, Tamela Mann, and Dalon Collins. Background Vocals: The Family.
Additional background vocals: Nu Nation. Piano: Kirk Franklin. Piano, keyboards
and Rhythm Programming: Dan Shea. Organ: Jerome Harmon. Guitar: Michael
Landau. Bass: Nathan East. Drums: Ricky Lawson. Percussion: Len Barrett.
Strings arranged & conducted by: Bill Ross. |
| OTHER NOTES |
| Kirk Franklin is a gospel artist who in 1998 approached several
artists to contribute the vocals to the song "Lean on Me". That list
of artists included Bono. Others who participated included R. Kelly, Mary
J. Blige, and Crystal Lewis. Bono's portion of the song were recorded
long distance and were edited into the song at a later date.
The song "Lean on Me" was released as a single,
and there were also promotional singles released.
The song went on to be nominated for a Grammy Award at the 1999 ceremony.
The song was performed live at the Award ceremony, and Bono guested on
stage with the collective.
The album version of "Lean on Me" was 5:08 in length. On the singles
that were released, there was a version of "Lean on Me" that was labelled
as the "Album Version" - but it wasn't. That version of the song
was 5:58 in length and was a different mix. |
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| CATALOG INFORMATION |
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USA Pressing, INTC-90178
| Label: |
Gospocentric Records |
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757517001340 |
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Hardshell Case |
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| Catalog Information: |
| USA, Gospocentric, INTC-90178 |
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| As listed above. |
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Canada Pressing, INTD-90178
| Label: |
Gospocentric Records |
| UPC: |
6 06949 01782 8 |
| Package: |
Regular Jewel |
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#980919XD INTSD-90178 L386 CINRAM |
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| Catalog Information: |
| Canada, Gospocentric, INTSD-90178 |
USA, Gospocentric, INTD-90178 |
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| As listed above. |
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