Whatever You Need
Johnny Ray DanielsEastern North Carolina’s Johnny Ray Daniels, patriarch of the sacred soul Daniels family, is set to release debut solo album Whatever You Need. Produced by Bruce Watson and Will Sexton in Memphis, TN at Watson’s Delta-Sonic Sound, the elder Daniels’ album is an authentic gem. Johnny Ray has previously been featured on the Hanging Tree Guitars compilation album, as well as 2021’s Sacred Soul of North Carolina
He taught his own children how to sing. Son Anthony ‘Amp’ Daniels leads NPR Tiny Desk Concert alums Dedicated Men of Zion and lends backup vocals to Whatever You Need, alongside Johnny Ray’s granddaughter KeAmber Daniels.
Tracklist:
- Whatever You Need
- Something Within Me
- God Is Able
- I Shall Not Be Moved
- Jesus Is Waiting
- Glory Glory
- Lord You’ve Been Good To Me
- Church Get Ready
- Thank You Lord
Personnel
Johnny Ray Daniels – Lead vocals and guitar
Anthony “Amp” Daniels – vocals
KeAmber Daniels – vocals
The Sacred Sound Section:
Will Sexton – Guitar, piano and mellotron
Matt Ross-Spang – Guitar
Mark Edgar Stuart – Bass
Will McCarley – Drums and Percussion
Rick Steff – Hammond Organ
Produced by Bruce Watson and Will Sexton
Recorded and Mixed by Bruce Watson @ Delta-Sonic Sound – Memphis, TN