The Fatherless and the Widow is the debut studio album by American band Sixpence None the Richer, released in 1994. Track listing All songs written by Matt Slocum, except "Spotlight" by T.J. Behling. "Field of Flowers" – 2:37 "Spotlight" – 3:51 "The Fatherless and the Widow" – 4:44 "Musings" – 4:34 "Trust" – 3:25 "Falling Leaves" – 3:31 "Meaningless" – 5:08 "Soul" – 3:50 "An Apology" – 4:40 "Trust (Reprise)" – 4:02 Personnel Leigh Bingham – vocals Matt Slocum – keyboards, guitars, bass, backing vocals (5) Additional musicians Chris Dodds – drums Armand John Petri – percussion Joseph Rozier – acoustic piano (10), string arrangements (10) Bryan Eckenrode – cello (10) Alfred B. Frenning – cello (10) Robbie Hausman – cello (10) Production Tyler Bacon – executive producer Peter Gavin Morkel – executive producer Armand John Petri – producer, engineer, mixing John Caruso – assistant engineer (10) Joe Brescio – mastering Duncan Stanbury – mastering Master Cutting Room (New York, NY) – mastering location Jeff Spencer – art direction, design Nosegrind Creative – art direction, design Tony Gerber – CGI artwork, layout Michael Wilson – photography Notes Sixpence None the Richer albums 1994 debut albums R.E.X. Records albums