13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial → Playlist

13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial features songs by Beyoncé, Brandy, Bruno Mars, Europe, Megadeth, & OneRepublic.

“It’s the final countdown!” Joey Tempest of Europe said what he said! Speaking of counting, OneRepublic had a lot to say about that, via a diamond-certified hit: “Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep… / Said ‘No more countin’ dollars, we’ll be countin’ stars.” A Grammy-winning teen-pop/R&B standout, Brandy gave us wise words about the count: “But you can’t get to heaven half off the ground / Everybody knows, almost doesn’t count.” Country singer Mark Wills later echoed the sentiment, adding some twang to the mix.  The common thread between these musicians is the C-O-U-N-T!

13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial features three different kinds of counts: the regular old count, counting, and, finally, the countdown. 13 Songs Where the COUNT is Crucial features songs by Beyoncé, Brandy, Bruno Mars, Europe, Megadeth, and OneRepublic. So, without further ado, get your brains ready to work so we can get this counting underway! Actually, we’ll just let these intriguing tunes do all the work!

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1. Europe, “The Final Countdown”	2. Brandy, “Almost Doesn’t Count”	3. Kendrick Lamar, “Count Me Out”
4. Beyoncé, “Countdown”	5. BROCKHAMPTON, “COUNT ON ME”	6. Jessie Reyez, “Body Count”
7. Bruno Mars, “Count On Me”	8. Ansel Elgort, “Count Me Out” (Ft. Logic)	9. OneRepublic, “Counting Stars”
10. Mark Wills, “Almost Doesn’t Count”	11. Megadeth, “Countdown to Extinction”	12. Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans, “Count On Me”
13. Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir, “Count Your Blessings”

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1. Europe, “The Final Countdown”

The Final Countdown → Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. → 1986

“We’re leaving ground (Leaving ground) / Will things ever be the same again? / It’s the final countdown.” Word. Swedish 🇸🇪 rock band Europe, named after the continent, did its big one in 1986.  That’s the year – my birth year, btw – that “The Final Countdown” was born 🤘! “The Final Countdown” is the opener from their third studio album, entitled – wait for it – The Final Countdown! Of course, the multi-platinum smash HAD to be named that!  “The Final Countdown” is the band’s most renowned song, though “Carrie” from the same album charted five spots higher on the Billboard Hot 100 (number three versus number eight) 🤯. Joey Tempest (b. 1963), the lead vocalist, composed the classic, while Kevin Elson produced it.

“The Final Countdown” is a banger from the get-go – that goes without saying! After an enigmatic, nebulous start, the record takes form with the signature, mean, striking, and unforgettable synth riff.  Without listening to it, I can hear it in my head – it’s that distinct and memorable.  It sets the tone for a once-in-a-lifetime arena-/glam-rock/metal cut.  Beyond being gassed up by the killer, brassy keys (Mic Michaeli, b. 1962), the band is locked in. The jagged, rhythmic guitars cook (John Norum, b. 1964), the bass (John Levén, b. 1963) holds down the low end, while the drums (Ian Haugland, b. 1964) pummel.  That, of course, fuels the writer and head honcho, Joey Tempest. He brings the heat with his powerful, pure tenor.  Even with such a rhythmic machine accompanying him, he eats, tearing it up on those high notes while bringing plenty of melodic care and nuance.  Thematically, Europe embraces outer space and science fiction.  Leaving Earth, Tempest asserts in the first verse, “And maybe we’ll come back / To Earth, who can tell?” Where is their destination, exactly? “We’re heading for Venus (Venus) / And still, we stand tall,” he proclaims in the second verse, and adds, “With so many light years to go / And things to be found (To be found) / I’m sure that we’ll all miss her so.” Notably, the Geniuses point out the scientific inaccuracy. Of course, the crème de la crème, aside from that synth riff, is the chorus:

“It’s the final countdown

The final countdown

The final countdown (The final countdown, oh).”

What more needs to be said? “The Final Countdown” is a certified classic. Take one listen, one time, and you’ll hear its enduring magic. 

Appears in 🔻:

Europe, The Final Countdown: Throwback Vibez No. 78 (2026) 20 Memorable Classics from 1986 (2026)

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2. Brandy, “Almost Doesn’t Count”

Never Say Never → Atlantic Recording Corporation → 1998

“Almost made you love me, almost made you cry / Almost made you happy, babe, didn’t I, didn’t I?” Almost is the keyword for Grammy-winning R&B singer Brandy (Brandy Norwood, b. 1979) on “Almost Doesn’t Count”. Anytime that the word almost is used, that means you didn’t quite reach the expectation, goal, or the mountaintop. Moral victories aren’t true victories, which is the point that Brandy makes loud and clear on the single and fifth track from her 1998 album, Never Say Never.  “Almost” was a hit on the pop charts, reaching number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999. Impressive. Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche penned it, while Roche and Fred Jerkins III produced it.

“Almost Doesn’t Count” is a stunning, rhythmic R&B ballad.  Brandy is the star of the show, expectedly.  Her voice is buttery smooth and distinct.  She brings the striking, tuneful melodies and memorable, thought-provoking lyrics to life.  At the end of the first verse, excerpted earlier, she asserts, “But you can’t get to heaven half off the ground / Everybody knows, almost doesn’t count.” In the second verse, there is plenty of almost happening, but it’s not good enough regarding love.  Looking for a “no doubt, be there kind of man,” Brandy sings, “You came real close / But every time you built me up, you only let me down.” The sentiment is similar in the third verse. The chorus is the crowning achievement:

“I can’t keep on lovin’ you one foot outside the door

I hear a funny hesitation of a heart that’s never really sure

Can’t keep on tryin’ if you’re looking for more

Than all that I could give you, than what you came here for.”

Beyond Brandy’s top-notch musicianship and stellar songwriting, the musical backdrop is elite.  “Almost” is quintessential late ‘90s contemporary R&B, with ample soulfulness.  All in all, this is another gem from the Brandy catalog. Yes, “The Boy Is Mine” and “Have You Ever” were bigger, but “Almost Doesn’t Count” is an epic gem, too!

Appears in 🔻:

Brandy, Almost Doesn’t Count: Throwback Vibez No. 172 (2025)  Brandy vs. Mark Wills: Head 2 Head No. 41 (2025) Almost: 5 Gems No. 1 (2026) 13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs (2026)

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3. Kendrick Lamar, “Count Me Out”

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers → Aftermath / Interscope → 2022

“I love when you count me out / Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin’ it up…” Yeah, that’s a heaping dose of f-bombs, Kendrick Lamar! The song at hand, “Count Me Out,” commences the second disc of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, an ambitious and complex album with plenty to unpack (understatement).  Here, within the context of the album, the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper appears to be reaching a better, healthier mindset, though obviously, not a cleaner mouth!

“When you was at your lowest, tell me where the hoes was at?

When you was at your lowest, tell me where the bros was at?”

One of the best ‘food for thought’ lyrics from “Count Me Out” appears at the end of the second verse: “Some put it on the devil when they fall short / I put it on my ego, lord of all lords.” Woo – that’s deep and incredibly prudent.  Lamar is also copes with the adversity of the past with greater confidence, again, “Fuckin’ it up” positively as opposed to negatively: “Miss Regrets, I believe that you done me wrong / Miss Regrets, can you please exit my home.” So, folks, don’t count this man out.  If you do, he’s going to come back with a vengeance – bigger, better, and stronger!

Appears in 🔻:

Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022) 13 Outstanding OUT Songs, Vol. 2 (2023)

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4. Beyoncé, “Countdown”

4 →  Columbia Records → 2011

“Oh, killing me softly and I’m still falling / Still the one I need, I will always be with you /… If you leave me, you out of your mind.”Well, ladies and gentlemen, you heard what Beyoncé said on “Countdown,” a highlight from her 2011 album, 4.  If he EVER leaves the Grammy winner, he’s out of his mind! In the gimmicky pop cut, beyond the chorus, Bey uses the post-chorus as her countdown, and it is one for the ages!

“My baby is a ten

We dressing to the nine

He pick me up, we eight

Make me feel so lucky, seven

He kiss me in his six

We be making love in five

Still the one I do this four

I’m trying to make us three

From that two

He still the one.”

Woo – hard to top that! Interestingly, we are introduced to the chorus and post-chorus prior to the verses.  “Countdown” was written by Beyoncé and an assortment of writers.  Ultimately, Bey produced the joint with Shea Taylor, who gives her a kick-ass backdrop – NO CAP! Among the biggest draws of the instrumental are the live instruments – real horns (saxes, trumpets, trombone, etc.).  Revisiting the songwriting, during the verses, Yoncé speaks about the love she feels for him.  Notably, in the first verse, she makes it crystal clear, “Still love the way he rock them black diamonds in that chain / Still all up on each other, ain’t a damn thing change.” Ooh-wee child! That’s far less explicit than her advice for keeping him pleased (“Ladies, if you love your man, show him you the fly-est / Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it”).

Appears in 🔻:

Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022)

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5. BROCKHAMPTON, “COUNT ON ME”

ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE → Question Everything, Inc. / RCA →  2021

“It’ll be okay, no matter what they say about us / It’ll be okay, no matter what they say about us,” Jabari Manwa, Ryan Beatty, Shawn Mendes (👀), and Joba sing on the catchy chorus from the BROCKHAMPTON bop, “COUNT ON ME.” They continue, rhythmically and smoothly, “I know that it’ll be okay / You ain’t even need no money, you can count on me.” “COUNT ON ME” is the third track from the defunct collective’s 2021 album, ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE.  The track features multiple writers.  Jabari Manwa, VIDEO STORE, and Queen Sixties produced it.

Beyond that star-studded chorus, A$AP Rocky, another star, performs the first verse: “I’m non-comprehensive, money finish sentences / No, I ain’t sensitive, nigga, just highly offended.” SoGone SoFlexy takes the reins in the second verse, spitting, “They say I should change the way I’m livin’ / But just can’t get enough / Still be quick to up that chopper on his block and hit him up.” Matt Champion segues into the third verse, where he asks, “Ever feel like your head got screws a little bit loose? / Goddamn, give a fuck if I lose / Ain’t no fool, he got déjà vu”. Following Champion’s verse,  the soulful centerpiece returns one final time.  Jabari Manwa caps things off in the outro: “Count on me / Count on me.”

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6. Jessie Reyez, “Body Count”

“Body Count” → FMLY → 2018

Jessie Reyez has quite a distinct voice.  The Colombian Canadian musician shined on her 2018 single, “Body Count”. Besides those cutting-edge pipes, her attitude makes “Body Count” a gem.  She’s unapologetic and unafraid to speak her mind, snarling on the first verse, “You don’t gotta tell me, ‘bout your body count… / I dodge dick on the daily, yeah / I know it’s funny, but it’s true / And I bought this Mercedes all by myself / Got the papers to prove.” Gah-day-um, Jess! Clearly, Reyez is an independent woman who doesn’t need a man to do anything for her, OKAY! She confirms this on the memorable chorus (“We don’t need no one, you, tryna take our freedom, yo…”) and post-chorus (“We gon’ love who we wanna love”). In the second verse, she continues boldly, playing on words.

“Baby, I ain’t gonna post you on my page

‘Cause odds are that goodbyes are cumming soon

So, maybe you should put a rubber on your heart before it breaks…

But some nights I would rather make love to myself

Singing to my own damn tune.”

Holy shit! Reyez concludes “Body Count” with an outro about her wrongdoer ex: “But I don’t hold any anger, I just swerve.”  Ultimately, “Body Count” is a brilliant single that many women should be able to relate to. She deserves plenty of flowers for the independence and sheer toughness she exhibits.  Oh, and that magical voice, of course!

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7. Bruno Mars, “Count On Me”

Doo-Wops & Hooligans → Atlantic → 2010

“You can count on me like 1, 2, 3 / I’ll be there…”One of the sweetest songs in the Bruno Mars collection is “Count on Me.” “Count on Me” appears as the ninth and penultimate track on the Grammy-winning artist’s 2010 debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. A chill and relaxed number, Mars sings with incredible ease, never breaking a sweat, delivering dedicated lyrics. Likewise, Mars understands the dedication that he serves up – the friendship – is reciprocated: “And I know when I need it / I can count on you like 4, 3, 2 / And you’ll be there / ‘Cause that’s what friends are s’posed to do, oh yeah.”

The record is simple yet quite fulfilling.  The production (The Smeezingtons) is minimal but features its share of thoughtful touches via guitar, strings, and, surprisingly, the omission of drums.  Beyond the chorus, Mars and his fellow songwriting team – Phillip Lawrence and Ari Levine – deliver thoughtful, potent lyrics perfectly suited for any number of occasions. “Count On Me” is one of those rare pop songs that feels authentic without being dirty or profane: “And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me / Every day, I will remind you.” 

Appears in 🔻:

Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022)

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8. Ansel Elgort, “Count Me Out” (Ft. Logic)

“You Can Count on Me” → Island → 2017

“Baby, you can count on me / I’ll be right there for you / I’ll always adore you / My love will restore you…” In his 2017 single, “You Can Count on Me”, Ansel Elgort proves he’s no slouch.  The then-23-year-old exhibited fabulous vocal chops.  Among the pros of “You Can Count on Me” is the robustness of his instrument – his vocal huskiness, if you will. Beyond the voice, the palette of sounds used is superb. While it takes a while for things to lock in, once “You Can Count on Me” gets cooking, it works, baby! A gimmicky record, it’s meant to sound glitchy with the combo of glitches and more sustained synths creating a musical oxymoron of sorts.

Elgort is assisted by Logic, who provides a change of pace. Even so, arguably, the listener takes more away from the vibe of his performance than the lyrics.  The sole reason why the single gets a parental advisory sticker is because of the f-bomb from Bobby (“No matter what happens, it’s always gon’ be you, it’s always gon’ be you / It’s mathematical, fuck all this division don’t need sabbatical”)! Give Logic more credit for a lyric like, “And even though we got more issues than GQ / No matter what happens, it’s always gon’ be you.” Ultimately, “You Can Count on Me” is intriguing. 

Appears in 🔻:

Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022)

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9. OneRepublic, “Counting Stars”

Native →  Interscope → 2014

“Old, but I’m not that old / Young, but I’m not that bold / And I don’t think the world is sold / On just doin’ what we’re told.”Word, OneRepublic. The. Grammy-nominated pop collective has a knack for incredibly catchy, surefire hits. “Counting Stars” is one of the best, most renowned hits by singer-songwriter and music producer Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic. Tedder composed it; he produced it with Noel Zancanella.

“Counting Stars” hails from their 2014 multi-platinum album, Native. Native remains their most successful album to date, thanks to the massive success of “Counting Stars.” Just how big was this song? It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted for 68 weeks 👀. The Recording Industry Association of America has certified it diamond – currently 18x platinum 👀!  Yep, this one is DEFINITELY a big deal! The chorus makes “Counting Stars” instantly recognizable:

“Lately, I’ve been, I’ve been losing sleep

Dreaming about the things we could be

But baby, I’ve been, I’ve been praying hard

Said ‘No more countin’ dollars, we’ll be countin’ stars.”

As big of a deal as the chorus is, the songwriting is thought-provoking throughout, including the refrain excerpted earlier.  In the pre-chorus, Tedder concludes, “Everything that kills me makes me feel alive.” Hmm.  In the second verse, “‘Hope’ is our four-letter-word / Make that money, watch it burn.” And what about that bridge, where “Oh, take that money, watch it burn / Sink in the river the lessons I learned.”  Well-sung, well-written, well-produced, and well-everything, “Counting Stars” was ubiquitous for good reason. 

Appears in 🔻:

15 Songs That Reference Stars (2018)

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10. Mark Wills, “Almost Doesn’t Count”

Permanently → Mercury → 2000

Can country music and R&B coexist? While both genres seem worlds apart, that is not always the case. R&B musicians have covered country songs, while country musicians have covered R&B songs.  A prime example comes from country musician Mark Wills (b. 1973). In 2000, he covered a Brandy gem, “Almost Doesn’t Count”, on his album, Permanently. “Almost” originally appeared on Brandy’s ultra-successful 1998 album, Never Say Never, and reached the top 20 of the pop charts as a single the following year. Wills had big shoes to fill.  He proved he was up to the arduous musical task on this top-20 country song!

From the beginning, Mark Wills makes wise musical choices. How so? Instantly, in his hands, “Almost Doesn’t Count” earns a distinct country music treatment with prominent acoustic guitar.  For the first half of the first verse, the arrangement is stripped, with no trace of teen-pop or R&B. Further cementing the distinction of Wills’ take, he brings the ‘T’ word: TWANG! To reiterate, these are wise musical decisions allowing this cover to differentiate from the original. By the second half of the first verse, the sound grows fuller. When the golden chorus comes along, the full instrumentation is in place. Wills cooks during the centerpiece, impressing with his big, country-flavored vocals:

“I can’t keep on loving you one foot outside the door

I hear a funny hesitation of a heart that’s never really sure

Can’t keep on tryin’ if you’re looking for more

Than all that I could give you, than what you came here for.”

After the big-time chorus, Wills brings things back down a bit during the second verse.  That said, it’s never as restrained as the first verse, and he gradually builds things back up. Adding to the gloriousness of the sound, the piano enters the mix, always a win in my book! A big drum riff and soaring pedal steel usher in the second chorus, keeping the almost doesn’t count glory lofty! All told, Mark Wills maintains the sanctity of Brandy’s original, while making his rendition of “Almost Doesn’t Count” truly his own. This well-written song works marvelously as a country song.

Appears in 🔻:

Mark Wills, Almost Doesn’t Count: Covers No. 36 (2025) Brandy vs. Mark Wills: Head 2 Head No. 41 (2025)

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11. Megadeth, “Countdown to Extinction”

Countdown to Extinction → Capitol Records, LLC → 1992

“Endangered species, caged in fright / Shot in cold blood, no chance to fight.” That is incredibly sad, and dead wrong. Dave Mustaine, vocalist and guitarist for Megadeth, continues in the disturbing first verse of “Countdown to Extinction”: “The stage is set, now pay the price / An ego boost, don’t think twice.” “Countdown to Extinction” is the seventh track from the American thrash and heavy metal band’s fifth studio album of the same name, released in 1992. Countdown to Extinction (album) debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Dave Mustaine (vocalist and guitarist), Marty Friedman (guitar), David Ellefson (bass), and Nick Menza (1964 – 2016, drums) composed it. Max Norman and Dave Mustaine produced it.

“Countdown to Extinction” shines for a plethora of reasons.  Musically, there are plenty of awesome, potent riffs.  The distorted, jagged guitars are marvelous, the bass line robust, and the drums – well – they pummel hard AF.  Beyond the instruments themselves, “Countdown” features a great harmonic progression during the verses: Am, F, D, G, E. For the music theory nerds, the D major chord would normally be minor in this key, so it offers an interesting wrinkle to the ear 😉. The harmonic progression used elsewhere is also ear-catching, particularly during the bridge and breakdown sections (descending chromatic progression includes F#). David Mustaine delivers gritty lead vocals. Strong background vocals also support him, FTW. An incredibly melodious track, it serves up tuneful and memorable melodies from the get-go. Thematically, the song is about animals being hunted to near extinction.  Sadly, it’s about ego, money, and sport.  “Liars’ anagram is ‘lairs’ / Man, you were never even there,” Mustaine sings in the second verse, and continues, “Killed a few feet from the cages / Point blank, you’re so courageous.”  The chorus is the centerpiece:

“All are gone, all but one

No contest, nowhere to run

No more left, only one

This is it, this is the countdown to extinction.”

Terrible! An interesting spoken-word interlude – “One hour from now, another species of life form will disappear off the face of the planet, forever, and the rate is accelerating” – precedes a striking instrumental break. The song concludes with the unforgettable chorus. “Countdown to Extinction” is a great song about something incredibly unfortunate that shouldn’t happen.  Megadeth put their foot into this one, given its thoughtful theme and lyrics, rocking music/production, strong vocals, and tuneful melodies.  Rock on 🤘!

Appears in 🔻:

Megadeth, Countdown to Extinction: Throwback Vibez No. 92 (2026)

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12. Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans, “Count On Me”

Waiting to Exhale → Arista Records LLC → 1995

“Count on me through thick and thin / A friendship that will never end…”Most of the 1990s found Grammy winner Whitney Houston (1963 – 2012) as a soundtrack queen (meant with no disrespect).  Following her 1990 album, I’m Your Baby Tonight, Houston wouldn’t release another proper studio album until 1998: My Love Is Your Love.  In between, she was front and center of three big films with three iconic soundtracks:  The Bodyguard (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), and The Preacher’s Wife (1996). “Count On Me”, a duet with Grammy-winning gospel legend CeCe Winans (b. 1964), is the 16^th and final track from the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. The duet features a rarity: a Whitney Houston songwriting credit 👀.  Houston was mostly a singer, not a songwriter, so it’s always intriguing when she’s credited as a composer.  Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds, b. 1959) and Houston’s older brother, Michael Houston (b. 1961), also wrote it, while Babyface produced it.

“Count On Me” begins with Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans singing the thoughtful and memorable chorus together, excerpted earlier.  In its entirety, it goes a little something like this:

“Count on me through thick and thin

A friendship that will never end

When you are weak, I will be strong

Helping you to carry on

Call on me, I will be there

Don’t be afraid

Please believe me when I say

Count on.”

Friendship is a key theme of Waiting to Exhale, so the lyrics of the chorus of “Count On Me” tie in perfectly to the film.  Following the first chorus, Whitney sings the first verse.  She sings expressively, encouraging and acknowledging the pain of her friend: “I can see it’s hurting you / I can feel your pain /… But you’ll get through it / Just don’t give in because you can / Count on me.” By the end of the verse, Houston shows off those signature, powerhouse pipes. After another friendship-laden chorus, led by Houston’s masterful melisma and runs, CeCe sings the brief ‘second verse’ sensationally, with incredible oomph. “I know sometimes it seems as if / We’re standing all alone,” she asserts, and concludes, “But we’ll get through it / Because love won’t let us fall.” In the third and final verse, they show off their anointed pipes as they share the verse, joining together for the final lyrics, “give in.” “Count On Me” concludes with a final, high-flying chorus and outro: “So glad I can / Count on me.” While there will never be another “Count On Me”, Whitney and CeCe captured something special and truly unforgettable. Accompanied by a refined, ultra-sophisticated adult contemporary R&B backdrop, these ladies flat-out sang their hearts out. This is how you do a duet.

Appears in 🔻:

Whitney Houston & CeCe Winans, Count On Me: Dazzling Duets No. 28 (2026)

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13. Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir, “Count Your Blessings”

Testify → Atlanta International → 1983

“Oh, oh, the blessing / Oh, oh, the blessing / Can’t you see? / Oh, what God has done.” Amen, amen, AMEN! “Count Your Blessings” is a gospel classic courtesy of Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir.  “Count Your Blessings” appears on the Rev’s 1983 album, Testify. On this spirited, soulful record, Wright and Choir tout the goodness of God, plain and simple.  Essentially, that’s what fuels those uplifting vibes. At one point, the collective sings, “Look and see / Take a look and see what God has done.”  Self-explanatory – at least to its intended base of believers – right? Right. Rev. Wright performs a marvelous verse, which speaks to God’s goodness, summarized in the chorus.

Beyond the authenticity and excitement of Wright and the choir, the music is exceptional.  The drums punctuate the lyrics with hits.  The keys – both piano and organ – provide ample color.  They help fuel the spirit with incredible musical lines.  Also, the bass can’t be left out, providing quite the foundation.  Vocals, instruments, and songwriting all work together to deliver an epic gospel cut that thrives in its simplicity. It lifts my spirit; how about yours?

Appears in 🔻:

Timothy Wright, Count Your Blessings: Music Lifts No. 21 (2022)  Count: 5ive Songs No. 55 (2022)

 

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