The Steeles (June 8, 1993) Heaven Help Us All - CD

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Steeles

Label: Elektra Records / Nonesuch Date: June 8, 1993

Catalogue: US: 9 61290-2 / GER: 7559-61290-2

Format: CD Country: United States (primary)

THE STORY 

Heaven Help Us All is the debut studio album by the Minneapolis-based gospel group The Steeles (comprised of siblings Fred, JD, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele). The album blends contemporary gospel with soulful R&B elements and features the Prince-penned track “Well Done,” a powerful, uplifting song credited solely to Prince (though originally co-written with David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr.). Prince also contributed uncredited instrumentation across the project, adding his signature touch to the group’s rich vocal harmonies.

CONTEXT & NOTES

Recorded primarily at Paisley Park Studios and Metro Studios in Minnesota, the album was produced by Ricky Peterson with Prince serving as arranger on select tracks. “Well Done” was submitted in a re-recorded version by Prince, but the group ultimately used their preferred original take while retaining the sole Prince credit. The project reflects Prince’s continued support for local gospel talent during a highly creative period. Despite critical interest, the album did not chart and produced no singles.

TRACK LIST 

Disc 1

1. Heart In My Hand

2. Tide Keeps Lifting Me

3. Never Get Over You

4. Well Done (3:36)

5. I Don’t Wanna Be Without U

6. Heaven Help Us All

7. It’ll Be Alright

8. Oh What A Gift

9. Those Were The Days

10. Big God

SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs

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