One of last month's double take features was a song Ricky Dillard recorded. As I mentioned then, only Dillard can remake a song and it'll sound just as good and at times better than the original; and in this instance, Dillard did the latter. Let's take a look at another song he and his choir remade, No Greater Love, written by Rudolph Stanfield. Ricky Dillard & New Generation Chorale recorded the song on their 2000 release, No Limit on Crystal Rose. The song starts out with Kevin Randolph on keys, playing a soft intro followed by soloist, Charnetta Richardson, singing the verse. What I like about the verse on this version, is how everything just builds up. First, you have the keyboard playing with the organ following softly, and as the verse progresses and Richardson's voice grows louder, the music follows suit, it flows harmoniously. What also worked on this version was the choirs tone and inflection of their voices, when coming on "work while it's day..." that brought a new face to this song.
No Greater Love was first recorded by Rudolph Stanfield and New Revelation on their 1988 debut album, See What God Has Done, released on Sound of Gospel. One difference you can hear that differs from Dillard's remake is the instrumentation at the beginning of the song. Unlike the later version, this one doesn't really build up, matter of fact, in contrasting the two, this one stays flat just about until the vamp. I was a little disappointed in that because with such musicians as Rudolpoh Stanfield on keys, Michael Wright on guitar, and others, I expected more. I will say though, that as the song did progress it did get much better. Led by Lisa A. Locke, the choir does a great job throughout, but when listening to Ricky Dillard & New Generation Chorale's revamp of the song, this is one where I think the remake is better overall. Let me know whether you agree or disagree, or what other comments you have that pertain to this song in the comments below.
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Hello well with a remake u can never compare the two one was in 1988 so when it was remade u listen and try to make it sound better.
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