Helen Baylor
Greatest Hits
Words By, Music By – Alice Echols, Keith Echols
5:12
2 Lifting Up The Name Of Jesus
Words By, Music By – Helen Baylor, Steve Sloan
4:44
3 Can You Reach My Friend
Words By, Music By – Billy Sprague, Jim Weber
4:09
4 Worthy
Music By – Tommy Greer
Words By – Debbie Winans
4:13
5 Oasis
Music By – Tony Maiden
Words By – Helen Baylor
5:37
6 Look A Little Closer
Music By – Helen Baylor, John Bokowski, Jr.
Words By – Helen Baylor
6:32
7 Sold Out
Music By – Logan Reynolds
Words By – Helen Baylor
4:37
8 More Than A Friend
Music By – Logan Reynolds
Words By – Helen Baylor
4:40
9 The Sea Of Forgetfulness
Words By, Music By – Barbie Mason, Kenny Mann
4:04
10 Helen's Testimony
Written-By – Helen Baylor
7:31
11 Love Brought Me Back
Words By, Music By – D. J. Rogers
5:41
12 There Is No Denying
Words By, Music By – Bill Cantos, Mari Falcone
5:04
Label: Word – 080688592622
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 1999
Genre: R&B Gospel, Soul
Style: Gospel-Soul, Rhythm & Blues
The 1999 Greatest Hits compilation by Helen Baylor highlights the soulful, powerhouse vocals of the former R&B singer turned Gospel artist, featuring 15 tracks, including hits from her Word Records era and rare duets. The album showcases her ability to blend contemporary R&B with gospel, featuring standout tracks like "Highly Recommended" and "Oasis," noted for their polished, polished production and emotional depth.
The album showcases a blend of contemporary Christian music (CCM), gospel, soul, and R&B, with a "Franklin-esque" richness to her vocals.
The compilation includes key songs such as "Highly Recommended," "Lifting Up the Name of Jesus," "Oasis," and "Sold Out," providing a comprehensive overview of her career. It includes rare duets with Deniece Williams, Cindy Morgan, and Kathy Troccoli.
Reviews describe the album as "glossily packaged" and "beautifully produced," making it highly accessible and fitting for a polished, soulful Christian sound.
While sometimes criticized for being "too much of a good thing" in terms of ballad-heavy content, the album is highly regarded for highlighting one of the most distinct, powerful voices in Gospel music.
This compilation is an ideal introduction to Helen Baylor's musical journey and a staple for fans of gospel-soul.