℗ 2021 Ode Sounds & Visuals, under exclusive license to Capitol CMG; A Motown Gospel Release
| Released | April 9, 2021 |
| Duration | 39m 55s |
| Record Label | Motown Gospel (EGS) |
| Genre | Gospel |
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1.1
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A Song For You
Merry Clayton |
4:01 | |||
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1.2
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Touch The Hem Of His Garment
Merry Clayton |
3:16 | |||
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1.3
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Beautiful Scars
Merry Clayton |
3:25 | |||
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1.4
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Love Is A Mighty River
Merry Clayton |
3:24 | |||
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1.5
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God's Love
Merry Clayton |
3:08 | |||
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1.6
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Deliverance
Merry Clayton |
5:13 | |||
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1.7
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Room At The Altar
Merry Clayton |
4:01 | |||
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1.8
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He Made A Way
Merry Clayton |
3:12 | |||
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1.9
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Oh What A Friend
Merry Clayton |
4:32 | |||
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1.10
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Ooh Child Medley
Merry Clayton |
5:43 |
Merry Clayton’s legend is a formidable one: As detailed in the Oscar-and Grammy-winning 2013 documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, Merry has graced recordings and stages with legends such as Ray Charles (she became a Raelette at age 16), The Rolling Stones (“Gimme Shelter”), Carole King (Tapestry), Joe Cocker (“Feelin’ Alright”), Lynyrd Skynyrd (“Sweet Home Alabama”), Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, The Who, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley and more.
Now, following a tragic accident that severely altered her life but couldn’t dampen her incredible spirit, Merry Clayton — one of the most acclaimed and recognizable voices of all time — finds redemption and strength in the power of gospel music on her new album Beautiful Scars.
Co-produced by lifelong friend, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lou Adler, and legendary Gospel vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Terry Young, Beautiful Scars brings Merry back to her roots, growing up singing at New Zion Baptist Church in New Orleans, her father Reverend A.G. Williams Sr. Clayton's parish. Merry’s early, formative experiences there cultivated her incredible voice, and established her faith - two gifts that have sustained her throughout her life’s journey. Recorded at Henson Studios (formerly the famed A&M Studios where many of Merry’s most historic sessions took place) in Hollywood, Beautiful Scars finds Merry emboldened by His Word, mercy and eternal love — it’s the most heartening and human record she has ever made.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Motown Gospel (EGS) Studio Masters
| Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -0.30 -0.30 to -0.30 | -12.38 -14.30 to -11.00 | -9.36 -11.20 to -8.20 | 7 6 to 8 | |
| 1 | A Song For You | -0.30 | -13.36 | -10.6 | 8 |
| 2 | Touch The Hem Of His Garment | -0.30 | -11.84 | -8.6 | 7 |
| 3 | Beautiful Scars | -0.30 | -13.48 | -10.2 | 7 |
| 4 | Love Is A Mighty River | -0.30 | -14.30 | -11.2 | 8 |
| 5 | God's Love | -0.30 | -12.59 | -9.4 | 7 |
| 6 | Deliverance | -0.30 | -11.69 | -8.4 | 6 |
| 7 | Room At The Altar | -0.30 | -12.17 | -9.3 | 6 |
| 8 | He Made A Way | -0.30 | -11.00 | -8.2 | 7 |
| 9 | Oh What A Friend | -0.30 | -11.84 | -9.2 | 7 |
| 10 | Ooh Child Medley | -0.30 | -11.59 | -8.5 | 6 |