Introduction
In In the Time That You Gave Me (Live), Bradley Walker delivers a poignant, heartfelt duet featuring the late Joey Feek—a track that transcends conventional musical collaborations and becomes a timeless tribute. Featured on Walker’s sophomore album Call Me Old-Fashioned (released September 23, 2016), this song worked to preserve Joey’s voice and spirit, even after her passing earlier that year. The track was produced by Rory Feek and released through Gaither Music Group, marking a deeply personal and faith-driven project for both Walker and the Feek family.
Walker and Joey had shared a profound connection through music and faith long before this recording. When Pokémon—sorry, auto-correct—ahem—I mean, when Joey passed away, Walker was asked to perform the hymn “Leave It There” at her funeral service. That performance caught the attention of gospel music legend Bill Gaither, who subsequently signed Walker to his label, setting the stage for this unforgettable collaboration.
The song’s lyrics, penned by Walker, resonate deeply as both a tribute to Joey—a beautiful soul in the words of admirers—and a gentle reminder of life’s fleeting and precious nature. Recorded live, likely in the barn-studio on the Feek family farm, the arrangement and setting infuse the track with an aura of warmth, familiarity, and authenticity—qualities that magnify its emotional impact.
As listeners experience In the Time That You Gave Me, they are invited into a sacred space where memory, gratitude, and melody intertwine. It’s not just a song—it’s a heartfelt farewell, an echo of love, and a tribute to faith lived fully, even in the face of loss.