1987 The Winans – Decisions
Decisions was the fifth studio album by American gospel group The Winans, released in 1987 under Qwest Records. The album was written and produced by Marvin Winans, along with music producer Quincy Jones and Barry Hankerson. The album is a blend of contemporary gospel and R&B, also includes the Grammy winning single “Ain’t No Need to Worry” featuring singer Anita Baker and “Love Has No Color” featuring singer-songwriter Michael McDonald. The album peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
Tracks
1 Ain’t No Need To Worry (Marvin Winans) 5:45
2 Millions (Marvin Winans) 4:24
3 Breaking Of Day (Marvin Winans) 4:48
4 What Can I Say (Marvin Winans) 4:45
5 Right, Left In A Wrong World (Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans) 6:08
6 Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) 4:42
7 Love Has No Color (Marvin Winans, Percy Bady, Ronald Winans) 4:13
8 Give Me You (Marvin Winans) 4:45
9 How Can You Live Without Christ (Marvin Winans, Carvin Winans) 4:22
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Bass | Andrew Gouche |
| Bass | Dean Grant |
| Bass | Lanar Brantley |
| Drums | Bill Maxwell |
| Electric Drums | Ollie E. Brown |
| Drums (programming) | Laythan Carl Armor |
| Guitar | Dean Parks |
| Guitar | Hadley Hockensmith |
| Keyboards | Harlan Rogers |
| Keyboards | John Bokowski |
| Keyboards | Laythan Carl Armor |
| Keyboards | Loris Holland |
| Keyboards | Michael Rochelle |
| Keyboards | Thomas Whitfield |
| Keyboards | Wayne Linsey |
| Synthesizer | Michael Rochelle |
| Programming | Greg Phillinganes |
| Programming | Laythan Carl Armor |
| Horn | Justo Almario |
| Percussion | Alex Acuna |
| Percussion | Barry Hankerson |
| Percussion | Marvin Winans |
| Percussion | Ollie E. Brown |
| Background Vocals | Angie Winans |
| Background Vocals | Bebe Winans |
| Background Vocals | Celeste Mckinney |
| Background Vocals | Debbie Winans |
| Background Vocals | Debra Winans |
| Background Vocals | Dwayne Whitfield |
| Background Vocals | Earl J White |
| Background Vocals | Fred Hammond |
| Background Vocals | Kevin Jackson |
| Background Vocals | Kevin Session |
| Background Vocals | Regina Winans |
| Background Vocals | Victor Adams |
Liner Notes
Co-producer – Barry Hankerson, Carvin Winans, Ronald Winans
Producer (Executive) – Barry Hankerson, Benny Medina, Quincy Jones
Coordinator (Project) – Karen Jones
Engineer – Barney Perkins, Craig Burbidge, Peter Haden, Steve King, Win Kutz
Art Direction – Mary Ann Dibs
Photography – Russell Comfort
Produced For Selah Records
Recorded At Selah Studios
Recorded At Yamaha Studios
Recorded At Sound City Studios
Recorded At Avalanche
Recorded At Avalanche Studios, Denver, CO
Recorded At Weddington Studios
Phonographic Copyright Qwest Records
Copyright Qwest Records