Search - Walter Hawkins :: Love Alive V - 25th Anniversary Reunion

What A Marvelous CD He's Done!

Jessie Ramsey | San Diego now, Grew up in Oakland | 10/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Whew,
I came away from the first playing crying sweet tears. The family sounds like they did so many years ago. Walter's ad lib quality is truly inspired by God.

The Lord has truly touched the Hawkins family in a mighty way. Whenever I am feeling down I put this CD on, or play it on my computer, and I rejoice. THANK YOU for making this CD. This CD will inspire many and strengthen many more who struggle with life's problems. THERE IS HOPE!Respectfully,
Jessie Ramsey"

Inspiring and uplifting / Worthy of it's Grammy nomination

Jamn Jan Taylor | Eagle Rock, CA | 08/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album literally took me back 25 years ago when some of these compositions first dropped. I was a little girl living in Alabama when the "Love alive" album broke out. I loved it then and I love this reuion one as well. Walter has'nt missed a beat in 25 years. His vocals sound as strong and as beautiful as they did a grip a years ago. The new songs on the album inspire and show that walter's creativity has'nt slowed down. I thank God that after 25 years someone can still lift praises to the Most High and share their praise with others."

LOVE ALIVE,5 IS TRULY A 'SPECIAL GIFT'

Jamn Jan Taylor | 10/14/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bishop Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir have done it again! That's right, after 8 years away from the recording scene, they make a triumphant return with LOVE ALIVE,V. This album celebrates the 25th anniversary of Walter's church choir, The Love Center Choir. This 2 CD album will have you praising, grooving, and shouting to The Lord. A sure-fire hit from this masterpiece is 'Marvelous.' The song features Walter, his brother Edwin, and a choir member, Patrick Sturgis. Another classic in the making is 'More,' featuring Walter and his beautiful sister, Lynette Hawkins-Stephens, who needs to make a another album, really soon! To commemorate this landmark, Walter called on the assistance of some his protege's. He was joined by cousin, Yvette Flunder for the rousing numbers, 'Thank You,' 'Special Gift,' and 'Cry On,' written by Antoin Timmons. Lynette Hawkins-Stephens brought a familiar feeling to me when she sang her classic, 'God Is Standing By.' Shirley Miller, with her wonderful voice, tells us at all cost, 'I Must Go On,' another beautiful song. And, Grammy-Winning songstress, Tramaine Hawkins brought the house down! Walter wrote a beautiful new song for her, 'It's Right And Good,' proving that the same anointing and work of the Holy Spirit still exists on their partnership in Gospel Music. Tramaine also returned to do a revised, up-beat version of her earlier classic, 'He Brought Me.' Walter & The Love Center Choir are still as great as they were 25 years ago. They deserve a Grammy, Dove, Stellar, and any other Music Award! This great album is very nostalgic of the same anointing, blessing, and artistry that have made Walter, Tramaine, Lynette, Edwin, and the entire Hawkins Family and L.C.Choir world-renowned legends! This album will, as Edna Tatum states it, 'Will set fire to your spiritual spark plugs." God Bless You, Walter Hawkins! -Christopher L.Hughes"