"Genesis", was originally composed and produced by Dennis Byrd of Toledo, Ohio. He was only 19 years old when he wrote this Gospel Music Classic. The song instantly became a hit when he and his young teenage choir performed "Genesis" at the 1973 GMWA Convention in Cleveland, Ohio at the Tuesday Night Musical. They hand sold over 1500 copies of the song that night after the performance. For several years after that the Soul Children Of New Orleans performed "Genesis" each year at the convention. It was after the release of her recording, that the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark met Dennis Byrd and was made aware the he composed "Genesis", which was recorded by Dr. Clark and the UNAC Choir. "Genesis" was also recorded by the Gospel Soul Children of New Orleans, LA and the late Albert Hadley, the choir director, was mistakenly given credit as the songwriter. When the producer of the album was made aware of the error they paid due royalties to Dennis Byrd and settled out of court for an undisclosed amount as several thousand recordings were released without crediting him as the songwriter, It was also made very clear that Albert Hadley never claimed to have written the song and that he never turned in the songwriters contract that was given to him for the song. There was a rush to release the recording and it was assumed that Albert was the writer. Dennis Byrd has numerous recordings and compositions to his credit including "Genesis Two" which was recorded live on campus with the University Of Toledo Gospel Choir which included a special guest appearance from the legendary Dr. Rance Allen. You most definitely want to check it. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dennisbyrd/from/greatindiemusic Dennis Byrd currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia where he is the Founder/Pastor & Minister Of Music at FaithWalk Ministries Unlimited Church. He is also Founder and CEO of HOUSEOFBYRD RECORDS and MAMA BYRD MUSIC PUBLISHERS.