This is a 1988 demo release from Say-So and in my opinion they nailed this one. I simply can’t believe how good this album is and that it didn’t pick up a distribution deal. It has excellent production and engineering and simply just need to be pressed on some CD’s and put on the shelves. This album was ready to go but again hardly anyone heard it. This album was quite different than their 1986 demo and I was a bit surprised. While their 86 demo was a synth oriented album this is more folk pop oriented. I will go out on a limb and even say that the lead off track could have easily singled on secular radio. I simply do not understand the music industry. It mystified me in the 80’s but that given way to disgust at my current level of understanding. Say-So was essentially husband and wife team of Jim & Kim Thomas but they put together a killer band for this album It features Dave Perkins, Jerry McPherson, and Rick Cua. That’s some of the best in the business. Anyway if you want to hear one of the strongest female CCM albums ever this is the one for you. It is simply one of the best. Oh and their interpretation of the Hokey-Pokey is worth the price of admission all on it’s own.
Tracklist
1 – You Lift Me Up – 3:29
2 – Refuge – 3:26
3 – Just As I Am – 3:04
4 – Hokey-Pokey – 3:32
5 – Calling My Name – 4:30
6 – Carry On – 2:15
Credits
Bass – Rick Cua
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Dave Perkins, Jerry McPherson
Keyboards, Drums, Backing Vocals – Jim Thomas
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Kim Thomas
Producer – Dave Perkins, Jerry McPherson
