Sherry Williams - You Must Believe in Spring

Sherry Williams' latest release, 'You Must Believe In Spring', is a collection of popular songs that have thought provoking, profound lyrics which Williams uses to conjure up images that are illuminating and uplifting. The Bergman tune 'On My Way to You' is a hauntingly beautiful self portrait. The timeless 'You Must Believe In Spring' tells us that all things are possible.  Brenda Russell's amazing 'The Last Day' asks us to remember what it's like to live 'in the moment like when we were young'... and to examine our inner beliefs. Sherry also turns the standard 'Blue Skies' into a happy jazzy samba and briskly swings 'On A Clear Day'. When you listen to Sherry on 'You Must believe in Spring' you realize immediately that Sherry Williams is a consummate singer - the real thing. 'The sound of her voice reminds one of a muted coronet' said colleague Mary Stallings. She is also more engaged in the meaning of a song than many artists will allow themselves to be. This is who she really is - open and accessible. This is a powerful and moving CD. When you listen to 'You Must Believe In Spring', you will definitely feel a breath of fresh air. ....from the liner notes... One Sunday morning, after singing a beautiful ballad in a church service, someone asked me if that song was on any of my CDs. 'Well, no' I said. 'My CDs are jazz CDs'. After hearing that question a few more times, I finally got it. I needed to record these songs. These are not 'inspirational' or 'religious' songs. These are popular songs that have thought provoking, often profound lyrics. They conjure up images that are illuminating and uplifting so consequently they are inspiring... I have been singing many of these songs for years in various churches, and am always gratified when people are willing to explore the deeper meaning of a song they may have heard many times before. I thank all of you who encouraged me to do this project. It has been some of the most satisfying work I've done. I recommend these lyrics not only to truth-seekers, but to anyone who just likes a pretty pop tune.... Sherry Williams.

1) The Last Day
2) On a Clear Day
3) You Must Believe in Spring
4) My Light Will Always Be There
5) In My Highest Place
6) Everything
7) I Believe in Love
8) On My Way to You
9) Blue Skies
10) Everything Must Change
11) Happiness
12) New World Coming