Search - Jennifer Holliday :: On & On

Incredible journey across the spectrum of inspirat'l music!

djohnson@hiv.hjf.org | Washington, D.C. | 07/20/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jennifer Holliday returns to her gospel roots here in a way that makes it clear that she never really left. Every form of inspirational music is impeccably displayed in "On & On" - a feat few recording artists -gospel or secular- manage in their chosen genre. From soft, reflective ballads, to more rousing, mid-tempo numbers that give hint to her powerful voice like a Mustang idling at a traffic light, she thoughtfully and strategically tunes the listener up. By the end of the CD, we are given what I suspect she knows we were waiting for: a gut-wrenching, heart-stopping, truly "gospel" piece. Her spirit-filled testimonial cover of the gospel standard "It Is Well With My Soul" deserved a Grammy, Stellar, Dove among other awards. For that number alone, I know she will be richly rewarded in heaven. For old faithful J.H. fans, such as myself, and newcomers just discovering this awesome vocalist, "On & On" proves to be, pe! rhaps, the best display of Jennifer Holliday's amazing talent yet. With writer/producers the likes of Richard Smallwood, Orlando Draper, Diane Warren and others, Jennifer definitely came ready to make an (exclamation) point! In my view, this is a "must-listen.""

A heart stopping display of extraordinary talent

djohnson@hiv.hjf.org | 07/03/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you are a a fan of music be it for it's religious factors or just plain display of perfect harmonies, ranges, power and emotion, you MUST own this. This is a perfectly put together collection."

TIMELESS JENNIFER HOLLIDAY MASTERPIECE!!!

Bradly Briggs | TOLUCA LAKE, CALIFORNIA | 07/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who loves great singers will go crazy over this awesome DIVA who is the greatest singer in the music industry today while also being its best kept secret!!! Vocally this extraordinary singer can sing circles around anyone alive today and leave them gasping for air! Emotionally Jennifer is always right on target as well and equally at home with a soft smoldering ballad as she is with a rhythmic barnstormer. "On & On" is a great mix of everything and every song is done to complete perfection with glorious and breathtaking vocals. Mesmerizing is the opening "Let Jesus Love You" which Jennifer sings with so much depth and passion and towers brilliantly over a majestic gospel choir!! (and this is just the opener!!!) A wild organ and keyboard arrangement compliment a soulful Jennifer who goes into high gear with "I'll Praise His Name" again given spirited support from a great gospel choir. A gorgeous and heartfelt ballad "To Teach Me" reveals Jennifer's extraordinary vocal beauty and is a breathtaking classic that is incomparable. A great ride is the awesome title song "On & On" that is a stunner that flows and builds and builds and becomes Jennifer's Magical Musical Tour-De-Force that I hope was acknowledged with a Grammy Award!! If not, then they were really out of it!!! Any true music lover will find this collection totally stunning as this must be one of the greatest Gospel recordings ever made by a vocalist. Gutsy and soulful in the inspirational "In Spite Of It All" doing some amazing things in the upper range of her voice then rocking out in the driving rhythmic "Show Some Sign". "Healing Hands" is a masterful power-ballad that features a smooth yet powerful vocal from Jennifer that shows that this lady should be at the top of the charts as she does it better than anyone around!! For Motion Picture Themes, Miss Holliday would be awesome and create memorable classics!!! Another incomparable classic "It Is Well With My Soul" as Jennifer takes us on a brilliant musical journey ride of a lifetime on her glorious voice for just under ten stunning minutes! A beautiful spiritual celebration is the grand finale "Hallelujah, Amen!" which closes out one of the best all around vocal collections that I have ever heard and EXPERIENCED from ANY ARTIST!! BRAVO! Jennifer Holliday!! You are truly an awesome wonder and may everyone in the world have the opportunity to enjoy and EXPERIENCE your extraordinary talent!!! This is truly a MASTERPIECE!!!!"