1988 studio album by Walter Hawkins and the Family
Special Gift is a studio album by gospel artist Walter Hawkins and the Family released in 1988 by Birthright Records.[1] The album was produced by Hawkins. The album reached No. 17 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.[2]
Hawkings was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Male for his performance on the title track.[3]
Critical reception
Professional ratings| Review scores |
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| Source | Rating |
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| AllMusic |    [4] |
AllMusic gave the album a 2.5 out of 5 star rating.[4]
Track listing
| Title | Writer(s) |
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| 1. | "Had It Not Been For Him" | Walter Hawkins | 4:03 |
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| 2. | "He's Just That Way" | Walter Hawkins | 5:01 |
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| 3. | "Special Gift" | Walter Hawkins | 3:38 |
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| 4. | "Guide My Way" | Kevin Bond, Margaret Poindexter | 5:19 |
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| 5. | "Only Jesus" | Kevin Bond, Margaret Poindexter, Walter Hawkins | 4:24 |
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| 6. | "I'll See The Son" | Walter Hawkins | 5:45 |
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| 7. | "He Does All Things Well" | Walter Hawkins | 5:05 |
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| 8. | "I Will Give All" | Johnathan DuBose | 4:25 |
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| 9. | "Love Is The Only Way" | Edwin Hakwins | 6:04 |
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