Sometimes It Takes a Mountain

Personnel: Gaither Vocal Band (background vocals); Adam Crabb (vocals); David Phelps , Wes Hampton (tenor); Todd Suttles, Bill Gaither (baritone, bass voice); Kevin Williams (acoustic guitar); Jeff King , Kenny Greenburg (electric guitar); Gordon Mote (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, organ); Greg Ritchie (drums, percussion); Callie Phelps, Gene McDonald, Padrion Scott, Chip Davis , Gale Mayes, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Ben Isaacs, Angie Primm, Charlotte Ritchie (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Mark Capps; Ben Isaacs.
Recording information: Beech Creek Studio; Ben's Place Studio; Gaither Studios; ocean way; Skaggs Place Studio; The Sound Kitchen.
Photographer: Lee Steffen .
One of the most popular and acclaimed groups in contemporary gospel music, the Gaither Vocal Band bring together their stellar harmonies for another album of songs celebrating their savior and sharing their message of faith. On Sometimes It Takes a Mountain, gospel legend Bill Gaither and his bandmates Adam Crabb, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, and Todd Suttles show off their impressive vocal skills as well as their versatility, revealing their influences in rhythm & blues ("Jesus Gave Me Water"), Southern soul ("Sometimes It Takes a Mountain"), boogie-woogie ("Happy Rhythm"), arty pop ("Resurrection"), rock & roll ("When Fear Comes Knocking"), and even funk ("Heaven Came Down") as well as traditional gospel and contemporary Christian sounds. An impressive mixture of traditional and forward-thinking styles boasting polished production and top-notch musicianship, Sometimes It Takes a Mountain is a testament to the talent and passion of the Gaither Vocal Band, and a reminder why they continue to be one of the leading acts in gospel music. ~ Mark Deming