More Than Wonderful
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More Than Wonderful is a live album by Gospel singer
26th Grammy Awards, winning both Patti and Larnelle Harris their first Grammys together and a Dove Award for Song of the Year for its writer Lanny Wolfe and the album would win Inspirational Album of the Year and Patti won both Female Vocalist and Artist of the Year at the 15th GMA Dove Awards in 1984. In 1985, the track "Upon This Rock" wins Song of the Year, given to its writers Gloria Gaither and Dony McGuire at the 16th GMA Dove Awards. The album was certified Gold in 1985 and Platinum in 1990 by the Recording Industry Association of America. In 1990, More Than Wonderful was re-issued on Word Records
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Your Song Lord" | Sandi Patti Helvering | 2:55 |
| 2. | "How Majestic Is Your Name" | Michael W. Smith | 2:52 |
| 3. | "In His Love" | Dana Key, Eddie DeGarmo | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Jesus Loves Me" (Medley) | Sandi Patti Helvering | 13:53 |
| 5. | "Upon This Rock" | Dony McGuire, Gloria Gaither | 5:32 |
| 6. | "Because of Who You Are" | Billy Smiley, Bob Farrell | 4:41 |
| 7. | "My God Is Real (Yes, God Is Real)" | Kenneth Morris | 2:58 |
| 8. | "More Than Wonderful" (featuring Larnelle Harris) | Lanny Wolfe | 6:07 |
| 9. | "When the Time Comes" | David Kavich | 2:49 |
| 10. | "We Shall Behold Him" | Dottie Rambo | 6:58 |
Chart history
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1983 | US Top Contemporary Christian Albums | 2 |
Radio singles
| Year | Singles | Peak positions |
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| CCM AC[4] | ||
| 1983 | "More Than Wonderful" (with Larnelle Harris) | 2 |
| 1983 | "Upon This Rock" | 2 |
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[5] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Accolades
GMA Dove Awards
- 1984 Female Vocalist of the Year
- 1984 Artist of the Year
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 1984 | More Than Wonderful | Inspirational Album of the Year |
| Year | Winner | Category |
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| 1984 | "More Than Wonderful" (with Larnelle Harris) | Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group |
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Sandi Patti: More Than Wonderful. Impact Records. 1983.
- ^ "Sandi Patty: More Than Wonderful (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard.
- ISBN 1-4107-3294-0.
- ^ "American album certifications – Sandi Patti – More Than Wonderful". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
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