The Experience (Yolanda Adams album)
2001 live album by Yolanda Adams

The Experience is a 2001 live album by gospel singer Yolanda Adams. The album also includes two covers of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly": one studio version featuring R&B vocalist Gerald Levert and a live solo version. Both were released as singles. The album was nominated for and won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album the following year (the second win for Adams).
Track listing
"I Believe I Can Fly" featuring Gerald Levert (R. Kelly) 5:59
"Already Alright" (Live) 5:03
"Continual Praise" (Live) 4:29
"Fragile Heart" (Live) 7:25
"What About The Children?" (Live) 6:15
"Ye Of Little Faith" (Live) 4:56
"Open My Heart (Live) 7:46
"That Name" (Live) 5:05
"In The Midst Of It All" (Live) 5:39
"Yeah" (Live) 5:57
"I Believe I Can Fly" (Live) (R. Kelly) 6:12
Writer credits for tracks 2-10 are from previous albums: Mountain High...
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