Gospel Music of 2000: Live in London and More by Donnie McClurkin

Donnie McClurkin brings gospel alive with his inspiring lyrics. His release of Live in London & More in 2000 features "Caribbean Medley" and "We Fall Down."

Live in London and More was recorded live at the Fairfield Hall in Croydon in London by Pastor Donnie McClurkin. There are thirteen songs on the album which went platinum. Churches, Christian radio stations and homes played and continue to play "We Fall Down" and "Lord I Lift Your Name on High" because these songs send powerful messages to listeners.

Pastor Donnie McClurkin Sings Popular Christian Music

Donnie McClurkin is the pastor of the Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, New York. His musical influences include Pastor Andrae Couch of the Christ Memorial Church. In the "Intro" of Live in London and More, it is shared that Donnie McClurkin sang "Stand" and "Speak to My Heart," both from his self-titled Donnie McClurkin album which was released in 1996. McClurkin also wrote and sang "I Am" from Prince of Egypt soundtrack which was released in 1998.

Donnie McClurkin's Grammy Award Winning Gospel Music

As of 2010, McClurkin has won three Grammy awards. According to the biography on his website, "in 2004, Again was named "Best Soul Contemporary Gospel Album" and in 2006, Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs received a "Best Traditional Gospel Album" award" at the Grammys. In 2010, his duet with Karen Clarke Sheard "Wait on the Lord" won the Grammy for "Best Gospel Performance" from the We Are All One: Live in Detroit album.

McClurkin's Live in London and More is Inspiring Gospel Music

Anyone who loves gospel music should have a copy of Live in London and More in their music collection. With songs like "Caribbean Medley", "Great is Your Mercy" and his rendition of "Psalm 27", McClurkin reminds listeners of the importance of praising God.

• "We Fall Down" is an Anthem: Donnie McClurkin sang "We Fall Down" on an emotional episode of the CW's Girlfriends. Written by Kyle Matthews, the lyrics are very simple, "We fall down but we get up for a saint is just a sinner who fell down and got up." These words are very inspiring especially for anyone is struggling as it reminds us that we can recover from any fall.
• Several Gospel Songs in "Caribbean Medley": McClurkin starts off with "I've Got My Mind Made Up" and then to "Goodbye World." The next songs are "Born, Born, Born Again", "I am Under the Rock" and "Jesus Name So Sweet." The finale of this medley is "Fire Fall on Me". These songs, not necessarily in order McClurkin sings them, are often sung in churches in the Virgin Islands.
• Donnie McClurkin Rewrites "Psalm 27": McClurkin re-wrote "Psalm 27" and focused on verses four and six of the scripture. McClurkin sings "I won't fear the enemy when they come at me they're gonna fall." The actual Psalm reads in verse six, "Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD."
• "Lord I Lift Your Name on High": Rick Founds originally wrote "Lord I Lift Your Name on High." However, McClurkin and his back-up singers sang this song lustily and in a prayerful manner that make the lyrics a sung prayer.

Pastor Donnie McClurkin, the pastor of the Perfecting Faith Church in New York, has released several albums and collaborated with Mary Mary, Karen Clarke Sheard and other gospel artists. His music has also been featured in the movie, Prince of Egypt, and in the sitcom, Girlfriends. Live in London and More offers prayerful and inspiring lyrics to uplift any listener.