Gwen McCrae On My Way (Pink vinyl)

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Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne

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• On My Way by Gwen McCrae, originally released in 1982, is a vibrant showcase of her powerful vocal delivery and the seamless fusion of soul, funk, and disco that defined her era. Across eight tracks, McCrae brings both emotional depth and rhythmic intensity, especially on highlights like Keep the Fire Burning and Hang In. With support from musicians like Leo Nocentelli of The Meters and Fred Wesley from James Browns band, the record maintains a tight groove throughout while giving McCrae space to shine vocally.

  Far from being just a dancefloor record, On My Way captures Gwen McCrae at a creative high point, blending introspective ballads and energizing funk with a deep emotional core. The 2022 reissue by Wagram Music brought renewed attention to its quality, revealing how timeless and relevant her music remains. The record stands as a testament to McCraes versatility and presence in the soul and R&B landscape of the early ’80s.

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  On eight tracks including Hang In, Keep The Fire Burning and Be For Real, the singer works up some irresistible grooves with a little help from Meters guitarist Leo Nocentelli and James Browns go-to trombonist Fred Wesley. Rhino

  Gwen McCraes voice is full of fire, grit, and grace this album reminds us why she becameand remainsone of the genres most revered figures. Jazz Chill

  At the heart of the album is the immortal Keep the Fire Burninga dancefloor anthem that has inspired remixes, covers, and crate-digging devotion from DJs and collectors around the world. Jazz Chill

  Released in 1982, On My Way is a soulful showcase of Gwen McCraes powerhouse vocals and timeless grooves. Rough Trade

  This reissue brings back a classic that captures both the heat of the dancefloor and the heart of soul. SoulTracks

• Artist: Gwen McCrae Label: Atlantic Format: LP Units: 1 Country: US Genre: Soul & Funk Style: Disco, Funk, Soul

• A1 Hang In
  A2 Make Believe
  A3 Keep The Fire Burning
  A4 I Need To Be With You
  B1 Be For Real
  B2 Hey World
  B3 I Didn’T Take Your Man
  B4 Doin’ It