Shirley Brown -- "Through the Storm" (2004)

This gospel-tinged cut is from Brown's 2004 CD _Holding My Own_.

Performed by: Shirley Brown

Written by: Frederick Knight

Soul diva Shirley Brown is best known for her 1974 smash hit "Woman to Woman," but she has had a number of respectable hits over the past 35 years. Unfortunately, shortly after the release of "Woman to Woman" (the last major hit for Stax Records), the label filed for bankruptcy and Brown was forced to start over. Subsequent record labels gave Brown substandard material and poor promotion, leaving her without resources to make a significant impact in the music industry. The single "Through the Storm" is a good example as to why Brown deserved a much better fate!

Frederick Knight is a singer, songwriter, and producer in his own right and a fellow Stax alum. He is best known for his 1972 hit "I've Been Lonely for So Long:"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnra1Mw1POs

Knight has written several songs for Shirley Brown through the years, but he may be best known for writing and producing Anita Ward's across-the-board smash "Ring My Bell" in 1979: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy2ZW1WhfJ0

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[1Kori]

I heard this song as I was preparing to bury my mother (unexpectantly) two years ago just flipping through the stations and I listen every so often just for encouragement. I love you mama and I miss you sooo very much!

[38106chick]

So sorry for your loss. God bless.

[1408alan]

Very affirming song, sung with her customary passion by the wonderful Shirley Brown, God, was this woman blessed with a fabulous voice!

[38106chick]

Amen!

[95861955]

Shirley Girl you can make me cry and laugh at the same time GOD relly blessed

you with a gifted Voice.

[MsDebraJackson]

I hear you sing on May 29th in Memphis, Tennessee. You sound better in the live performance. Anyone who can sing that well in person is a Diva in her own right. Love you Shirley

[1Kori]

It's been three long years. RIP Mother!!! I Love YOU!!!

[miaboi1]

I just heard this song for the first time in my life and it broke me down as i began to think of my father who passed away earlier this year unexpectedly...this song speaks volumes to me..

[Swaggarific16]

@MsGlamorgirl keep ur head up god knows best

[Swaggarific16]

@MsGlamorgirl u will be n mi prayer just hold on u can make it just pray n dont give up

[Swaggarific16]

@educated0101 yesss it is remind me of all mi luv ones who gone on

[justicemerchant]

good singer great music

[MsCupid719]

Love this song of Inspiration.My soul is encouraged thru this song. God Bless you Ms Shirley for that "Sweet Sourthern Soulful" voice.

[MsCupid719]

I too like many others, have lost 3 love ones, 2 bros. & my beloved husband this april 7, 2010. This song gives me hope & confidence that I will be okay. OMG!!! This ws one of many storms tht ive hurt so much but, God has been so good thru it all. Thank you Ms shirley for touching our lives with words of encouragement thru this song of inspiration. God Bless you!

[educated0101]

This song is so touching! I love it! Shirley, God Bless YOU!