"Thank You Jesus" (1988) Johnnie Wilder Jr.

This is track 1 from the 1988 album "My Goal".
Written by Don Milnor and Jesse Murrah Jr.
Johnnie James Wilder, Jr. (July 3, 1949 - May 13, 2006) was the co-founder and lead vocalist of the international group Heatwave. Heatwave was a popular group during the late 1970s, with hits such as "Boogie Nights," "Mind Blowing Decisions," "Always and Forever," and "The Groove Line," on which Wilder sang co-lead vocals. Along with his brother Keith Wilder, they formed the group 'Heatwave' in 1975, while serving in the military in Germany. The group later included other members, Ernest Berger, Derek Bramble, Roy Carter, Calvin Duke, Keith Harrison, Eric Johns, Mario Mantese, Rod Temperton, J.D. Nicholas, Jesse Whitten, and William Jones. The group who were together for 9 years, disbanded in 1984, but had several hits including, 'Always And Forver,' and 'Boogie Nights.'
On 24 February 1979 a van broadsided Wilder's car, paralyzing him from the neck down and hospitalizing him for a year.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Wilder went on to record other albums with the group and later began a gospel career, singing a cappella on albums My Goal and One More Day.
He died in his sleep on May 13, 2006, at his home in Dayton, Ohio, aged 56. The cause of his death remains unknown. He is survived by his wife Rosalyn and daughter Carla.

[@unprogrammedminds]

NxWorries brought me here. I had no clue Johnnie released a solo Gospel set let alone that its acapella. This highlights why the man was blessed with one of the most sublime tenors the world ever had the delight to hear. R.I.P. to him.

[@Daabez]

YES LAWD!

[@anthonyirving3566]

I cannot get past the first verse without rewinding it back🔥🔥🔥

[@erknjerk_]

NxWorries also brought me here. It's amazing how Knx is able to take these tracks and get a perfect sample every time! I was unaware of Johnnie until I discovered the sample, and clearly I was missing out! His voice is of pure velvet and the harmonies are so sweet! The modulations!! 🤯 Thank you for this beautiful proclamation of your faith and continue to rest in peace.!

[@zekebkelley15]

I'm in my room yelling, this is beautiful

[@dfrnt_hues]

This is absolutely beautiful. NxWorries put me on!

[@edelmirofernandez9413]

May the Lord's heavenly light shine forever on the late Johnnie Wilder .Jr and his family!!!!! Amen and amen "Thank you Jesus"!!!

[@irenecheatom2601]

My brother in the Lord rests in heaven. This song is fire. #SPIRITUALLEGACY

[@JoosMayn43]

Love this song, my all time favorite vocalists hands down

[@dlovision]

NxWorries brought me here too lol

[@mylurr12]

Why Lawd!

[@nailedbyemoridenimmo905]

I absolutely love this man! His music has been getting me through some of the hardest times of my life. Thank you Johnnie ❤

[@AllWeNeededWas]

spectacular

[@chazvanqueen]

thanku to brother Johnie. you served so much inspiration in your lifetime. blessings.

[@paulnthoba1]

I was thinking about him just recently. Thank you for posting Johnnie Wilder

[@bgthtr6404]

Johnny Wilder Jr. touched my soul with Always and Forever. No one can hold a candle to his talent.

[@neciemilton3186]

This is very nice wow!!! Thank you Jesus!! 🙏🏼🥰

[@cayegathright-mitchell6820]

THANK YOU JESUS!!! AND THANK YOU FOR jOHNNIE!!!

[@sphereofinfluence8297]

Wow!!!!!! What a great man, voice and message!!!! Glory to God!!!! As a young singer in London 1987/88 I sang with Heatwave when we all attended the same church. Love to all!!! @t

[@bgthtr6404]

Wow, you sang with Johnny Wilder Jr. and Heatwave? I love those guys so much.

[@donaldedmondson722]

Thank you jonnie

[@theblaccmarket9506]

kanye west needs to sample this for his next gospel album

[@unpopulartruth5179]

💪

[@CrystalYoung-t9b]

Is this on Apple Music ???

[@CLove754]

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