Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Formed in the late '60s, The New York Community Choir first came tonational prominence in the U.S. in 1971 on a much-acclaimed album by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni. In 1977, NYCC signed with RCA Records. Released in 1978, their follow-up set, MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT, was produced by RCA executive Warren Schatz, and included seven original songs along with a cover of 'I'll Keep My Light in My Window.' the album boasted arrangements by Leon Pendarvis and featured such stellar New York session musicians as Paul Shaffer and Richard Tee on keyboards, Jeff Mironov and John Tropea on guitars, Errol Crusher Bennett on percussion, Will Lee on bass and Steve Gadd on drums. The album's infectious title track became popular particularly in East Coast Discos, and has remained a popular inspirational anthem among gospel and R&B music lovers. This Expanded Edition includes six minute plus 12' single versions of 'Make Every Day Count' and 'I'll Keep My Light in My Window.'
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1 Make Every Day Count
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2 A Song Can Reach Your Heart
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3 Ill Keep My Light in My Window
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4 The World Is Waiting for a Change
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5 Rejoice, Rejoice
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6 Who Do You Say I Am
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7 This Old Man
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8 We Can Make It
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9 Ill Keep My Light in My Window (12 Inch Single Version)
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10 Make Every Day Count (12 Inch Single Version)
Digitally remastered and expanded edition. Formed in the late '60s, The New York Community Choir first came tonational prominence in the U.S. in 1971 on a much-acclaimed album by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni. In 1977, NYCC signed with RCA Records. Released in 1978, their follow-up set, MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT, was produced by RCA executive Warren Schatz, and included seven original songs along with a cover of 'I'll Keep My Light in My Window.' the album boasted arrangements by Leon Pendarvis and featured such stellar New York session musicians as Paul Shaffer and Richard Tee on keyboards, Jeff Mironov and John Tropea on guitars, Errol Crusher Bennett on percussion, Will Lee on bass and Steve Gadd on drums. The album's infectious title track became popular particularly in East Coast Discos, and has remained a popular inspirational anthem among gospel and R&B music lovers. This Expanded Edition includes six minute plus 12' single versions of 'Make Every Day Count' and 'I'll Keep My Light in My Window.'
