Joni – Spirit Wings – 1982

Joni (Joni Eareckson Tada) is a very interesting story. Unfortunately she became a quadriplegic at the age of 17 due to a diving incident. However she didn’t let this slow her down and was able to record several popular albums over the years mostly on Word records. This is her first and it’s pretty good though it’s not really my style. It’s pretty easy listening and has a bit of a jazz feel in places. She is a very good vocalist though and the album is a very relaxing album and there’s a few good tracks you could consider for Sunday service. Joni has dedicated her life to helping the disabled especially children and for that she has my deepest respect.

Tracklist
1 – Spirit Wings – 4:43
2 – Hosanna – 2:13
3 – The Only Thing I Want – 3:51
4 – Portrait Of Jesus – 2:27
5 – My Jesus As Thou Wilt – 3:07
6 – Run That Race – 2:38
7 – When Pretty Things Get Broken – 2:23
8 – Take My Life – 2:59
9 – Heaven – 3:32
10 – He Careth For You – 2:44

Credits
Arranged By – Bill Pursell, David Diggs
Cover [Cover Design] – Dennis Hill
Engineer, Mixed By [Mixdown] – Chris Banninger
Photography By – Harry Langdon
Producer, Conductor – Kurt Kaiser

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word, Inc.
Recorded At – Davlen Sound Studios
Published By – Dayspring Music
Published By – Word Music
Printed By – Shorewood Packaging
Made By – Shorewood Packaging