This song brings back the old black Gospel tradition - choir and lead vocals, with traditional live band. From SCD 396, newly remastered version. (Ebmaj)
1-17: Produced by Elisabeth Oei. Recorded live at Refuge Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of The Apostolic Faith, Miami, FL. Recording engineer: Carmen Lundy. Mixed at Afrasia Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Musicians: Emma T. Miller - Hammond B3 Organ
18-26: Recorded and mixed at Sonic Sound Studios, Freeport, NY. Sound engineer: Gerry Comito. Arranged and produced by Curtis Lundy. Soloists: Roger Hambrick, Loretta Faison, Vanessa Hambrick. Thanks and blessings to the CL Choir of Harlem.
27-34: Recorded at Capitol Studio A in Los Angeles, CA. Engineered by Charlie Paakkari. Digitally edited at Digiprep Los Angeles, CA. Produced by Jonathan Grier. Thanks and blessings to the Southland Gospel Choir.
35, 36: Arranged by Ray Barnette (35) and Larry Hall (36). Produced by Tom Woodard. Recorded at Snake Hill Recording. Sound engineers: Kent Madison and Jeff Curtiss. Thanks to the Larry Hall Choir.
Executive producer: Elisabeth Oei.
Mastered by Wolfgang Meyscheider at digital music & media, Traunwalchen.
Cover art: Carmen Lundy (adapted by Katerina Pingiou)
I'll take this slow sweet walk with you
You'll let go of my hand to say I do
And he will discover just how blessed a life can be
I know 'cause all those years ago someone handed you to me
Every step that we take brings back the memories
Winter snows and horse shows and dancing on the beach
I can't help thinking that I'm the lucky one
You're still my baby daughter, and now I've gained a son
I'll take this slow sweet walk with you
You'll let go of my hand to say I do
And he will discover just how blessed a life can be
I know 'cause all those years ago your mom handed you to me
Don't miss a chance to put each other first
Now that you've vowed for better or for worse
And don't let the beauty of this life pass you by
In the times of trouble you'll stand side by side
I'll take this slow sweet walk with you
You'll let go of my hand to say I do
Picture a slow sweet walk yet to be
And you'll take my hand, say daddy come see
Then you'll know what it feels like
You won't believe what it feels like
Then you'll know what it felt like when she handed you to me
She handed you to me