Gloria Gaynor unveiled an uplifting new song, Joy Comes In the Morning, set to appear on her forthcoming gospel album, Testimony, out June 7th.
The song boasts a simple soul groove with crackling organ and slick guitar bouncing over a sturdy beat of drum and bass. The arrangement puts Gaynors pristine vocals front and center as a small choir backs up her heartening lyrics, Dont you know its darkest before the dawn/So just have faith have in the sun/Joy comes in the morning/If you just be still/Joy comes in the morning/No matter how bad it feels.
Testimony marks Gaynors first album since 2013s We Will Survive (which featured a new version of Gaynors signature hit, I Will Survive). An official track list has yet to be released, though the 10-track LP will feature a cover of Bob Dylans Man of Peace.
Gaynor recorded Testimony at the famed RCA Studio A in Nashville. The LP features guest appearances from artists like Yolanda Adams, Jason Crabb, Mike Farris and Bart Millard.