Wayne Anthony Norwood and The Children of God

During their many appearences request were made for some of the recording of "Daddy." It was decided that a "best of" cd was needed. The label chose to put together some of his favorites and release it as a tribute project. It includes songs that were release with the old and new line up. It also included the two tracks that were recorded with salvaged tracks by the new group after his death.
It also included a special collector's photo in each cd.
The project included song retrived from old re...

Due to the popularity that the group gained following the recent releases it became obvious to Godchild Productions that a cd of favorites should be released to put the most populars songs on one cd for the public.
It included all the songs that were getting airplay as well as a few that were requested at many appearances.
 
Personnel: Wayne Norwood, Antoine' Norwood, Johnathan Hunter, James Hunter, Jr.
Musicians: Antoine' Norwood - Bass, Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards, String, Drum and Horn P...

Faced with the challenge of producing a new project, Antoine' started working on ideas that would show a different side of the group. Songs that would show a younger sound but would stay true to the Children of God's sound and style. He already had some songs in mind and started recording them. With the artistic freedom he was given on this project he decided to try new concepts to add to the appeal of the project to all listeners. The only request that he was given by his dad, Wayne, was to ...

As the sessions for "I Came To Serve Him" came to an end, a few tracks that Antoine' and Wayne composed remained. Antoine' decided that a follow up would be a good idea due to the fact that it was so long between projects and a new lineup and sound was being introduced to the gospel community. With complete comtrol of the next project, he decided to title it "My Change" to represent the group's new direction.
This would feature the other members as lead vocalist on the tracks. It would also in...

In 2005 the group decided to start a new project. Due to the fact that the Godchild Studios were in the process of moving to a new location and it would take a while to complete the move, the group started recording at Kendall Brown's Music Lab in Rochester, NY.
They recorded two songs there, "I Came To Serve Him" ( a song that they had been singing for a few years) and "Satisfied Mind" (the first song that Antoine' composed for the group). During this time the demand for the group grew. The t...

In the wake of the death of Bishop Norwood in the year 2003, the group took some time off as they under went many changes. Although they continued to tour they cut back on dates due to the fact that the group dynamic was changing. Many of Bishop's grandchildren were brought in as musicians and vocalist. Rev. Benjamin Jamison, a member from the late eighties and Wayne's father-in-law, returned to the group.
As the group continued to travel it was clear that a project was needed. The company dec...

After the sucess of the "We Held On" project a new one was soon in the works. As the group traveled they continued to work on new material. Each member directly influenced the project with song and musical ideas.
Included in this project were songs that had become popular during the previous tours.
Two songs that were considered the "highlights" of the project were: "Amazing Grace" and "Lord, Don't Ever Leave Me". Both had become the staple of each live performance. Kelvin Rose added his person...

 
The project that made the bold statement of survival. After the major changes that the group went through word soon spread that the group was breaking up. Bishop, Wayne, Kermit and Eli received many offers to join other groups, both gospel and secular.
In a group meeting one night Bishop Norwood reminded the group that they are not the first group that has gone through changes and also remember that these are not the first changes that this group has gone through and they won't be the last.
T...

The year was 1991 and it was a year of change for the group. Reggie Hunter, Jimmy Hunter, Walter Nelson and Walisa Norwood all decided to leave the group to persue other opportunities. Although the departures were met with support from the remaining members, it came in the middle of recording the next project.
The untitled project had to be rethought because the sound of the group was undergoing a major change. Elijah Rodgers took on a more active roll as arranger, vocal and musical director....

The second of the unfinished cuts was released a few weeks after the first. It was a song that Bishop considered one of his favorites. His arrangement of "He's Sweet I Know" made the listeners sit back and take inventory of all the great things that the Lord has done in each person's life. Part two of this song allowed Reggie Hunter to put his high falsetto touch on the recording. This song became one of the most requested at many of their appearences. 
Personnel: Bishop Norwood, Reggie Hunter...

After returning from the tour the group went back to work on the tracks that went unreleased. Two singles were released in early 1991. The first of which featured two traditional songs that the group had been preforming for years.
"When He Calls Me" mixed two popular songs to create a new arrangement that was well received. By putting the verses of "The Last Mile Of The Way" in the song it created a unique mix. It was backed with the popular song of assurance "Trouble In My Way". Reggie Hunte...

As the promotional push began to increase and the regional populaity of the group began to grow, it became obvious to the management at Godchild Productions that a new project was needed and that it should be done before the group embarked on their first major southern tour. They worked for three weeks straight to finish the project. When it was apparent that the complete project would not be done it time, it was decided that they would mix in some live tracks, that were recorded in expectati...

This was the first studio release from the group and also the first studio release of Godchild Productions. It was desigend to showcase the new sound of the group. With the well received release of "Live In Syracuse" the group made a point to get out a follow up project as soon as possible. By this time Walter Nelson had joined the group and it gave the group the abilty to try different arrangements as well as the opportunity to give the members "songs off" during live performances. The proje...

Recorded at the Pillar of Truth Spiritual Church in Syracuse, NY where the Reverend Benjamin F. Jamison, Sr. is the pastor. This was the anniversary celebration of the Children of God and the first anniversary that Bishop J. Norwood was with them. A live video soon followed (it will soon be rereleased on DVD) and this was the main launching point for the goup to start a traveling ministry. This would also mark the debut release of the newly founded "Godchild Productions" label.
Personnel: Bish...