 The hit led to the release of the album "Lifetime Friend" (1986) on Warner Bros. Records, with songs deemed "messages in rhythm", including a gospel rap track.In addition to a version of "Great Gosh A'Mighty", cut in England, the album featured two singles that charted in the UK, "Somebody's Comin'" and "Operator".Penniman spent much of the rest of the decade as a guest on television shows and appearing in films, winning new fans with what was referred to as his "unique comedic timing".