Released June 29, 1993 | Release date 29 June 1993 | |
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Silver and gold by kirk franklin and the family
Kirk Franklin and the Family is the first album released by Kirk Franklin. This is also the first album by Franklin in collaboration with the vocal ensemble, the Family. It was released on June 29, 1993.
Contents
Background information
The album was recorded live on July 25, 1992 (1992-07-25) at Grace Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Fort Worth, Texas and produced by Rodney Frazier and Arthur Dyer.
All songs on the album were written and arranged by Kirk Franklin. "Speak To Me" includes partial adaptation of a Stanley Brown/Hezekiah Walker composition.
Certification and chart success
The album was certified Platinum on November 14, 1995 (1995-11-14).
Vocalists
Musicians
Awards
The album won a GMA Dove Award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards in 1993.
Songs
1Why We Sing5:55
2He's Able4:06
3Silver & Gold4:52