Beau Williams
Beau Williams is an American gospel and soul singer, born on January 6, 1950, in Texas. He is recognized for his powerful vocal abilities and has made a significant impact in the gospel music genre. His notable works include the album "Wonderful," which reached number two on the Billboard charts through Light Records.
Throughout his career, Williams has been celebrated for his distinct singing style and has garnered a dedicated following, although he remains relatively unknown outside specific music circles. His discography includes a number of albums and singles that showcase his contributions to the gospel and soul music landscapes.
Bodacious
A2 You Are The One (Williams 5:21)
A3 Don't Say No (Taylor 5:04)
A4 C'est La Vie (Pain, Holding, Nevil 4:22)
B1 The Last Time I Made Love (Mann, Barry, Weil 3:14)
B2 Danger Zone (Abrahams, Williams, Lyle, Haynes 5:49)
B3 Dark And Lonely Nights (Freeman, Osborne, Giancaterino 4:12)
B4 You Do It (Allen, Struzick, Van Hoy 4:16)
Label: Capitol Records – TOL L 7123441
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: R&B Soul
Style: Eighties Disco Funk
American R&B/soul Gospel singer Beau Williams' Bodacious! album is known for its strong fusion of funk, soul, and contemporary R&B, showcasing Williams' powerful vocal abilities. The title "Bodacious" is defined on the album notes as "Outright, unmistakably remarkable, noteworthy, completely unmitigated".
The album was produced by Alan Abrahams and featured a high-profile lineup of Los Angeles session musicians, including:
Bassists: Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel, Freddie Washington
Guitarists: Lee Ritenour, Ray Parker Jr., Paul Jackson Jr.
Keyboardist: Bobby Lyle
Drummer: Leon "Ndugu" Chancler
Arranger: Gene Page
Before this album, Beau Williams gained recognition as a teenager singing gospel music and appeared on the Star Search television show in 1984, where he notably defeated the thirteen-week champion Sam Harris.
The album has been digitally remastered and reissued on CD by labels like Funky Town Grooves.
Stay With Me
Written-By – Short, Henderson, Benford
5:07
A2 When My Love Starts Coming Down On Me
Written-By – R. Kersey, S. Dees
3:22
A3 Love And Happiness
Written-By – A. Green, M. Hodges
5:12
A4 I'll Take Your Love With Me
Written-By – Beau Williams
5:11
B1 You're Front Page News
Written-By – A. Brown, R. Kersey
3:50
B2 You've Been
Written-By – Sam Dees
4:45
B3 Stay With Me
Written-By – B. Short, J. Rosasco
4:27
B4 Elvina
Written-By – Beau Williams
5:47
Label: Capitol Records – ST-12286
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Eighties Boogie, Funk, Soul
Wonderful
Written-By – Cassietta George
4:56
2 My Heart Needs To Know
Written-By – Beau Williams
5:04
3 Thank You Jesus
Written-By – Alan Abrahams, Beau Williams, Laythan Armor
3:59
4 Wonderful
Written-By – Theodore Frye, Virginia Davis
3:26
5 Say Yes
Written-By – Darryl Ford
4:46
6 He Wouldn't Let It Be
Written-By – Darryl Hines
6:29
7 Make Me Whole
Written-By – Beau Williams, Laythan Armor
5:01
8 Jesus Walked The Water
Written-By – James Ingram, Merria Ross
4:41
9 Peace, Joy And Happiness
Written-By – Beau Williams
4:53
Label: Light Records – 7-115-74021-6
Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1989
Genre: R&B Funk, Soul
Style: Gospel, Soul