Randy Matthews – Now Do You Understand – 1975

Long scraggly hair and beard, John Lennon like spectacles and a silver jump suit cladded Matthews grabs just a guitar and microphone and makes his way through 70-minutes of song, story, humor and ministry. There sometimes appears to be as much talking as singing, but it works so incredibly well with Matthews. He is a master story teller whether in song or not. His rough edged, Joe Cocker like voice is pure gold on this project. the intimacy and genuineness of the performance simply pulls the listener into what is being said and sung. Sunny Day, Holy Band and Evacuation Day are just stellar. The 10 minute version of Country Faith – interrupted by stories and questions – is priceless. But, quite frankly, the song “Didn’t He” that closes the album is just mesmerizing and painful. This is one of those songs where artist and message collide to create something that will always be remembered. Simply, simply stunning!

Contributor – David Lowman https://ccms500bestalbums.wordpress.com/

Tracklist
1 – Intro – 0:50
2 – Holy Band – 2:45
3 – Quartet Rap – 3:30
4 – Dill Pickles – 2:00
5 – The Bad Has Made It Better – 2:20
6 – Guiding Light – 3:10
7 – The Deli – 1:15
8 – Sunny Day – 3:40
9 – Important Things – 2:30
10 – Love – 5:25
11 – Darling I’ll Be There – 2:20
12 – Where Were You? – 0:40
13 – Wounded Warrior – 2:50
14 – Country Faith – 10:00
15 – Christmas (White House Shuffle) – 0:55
16 – Pharoah’s Hand – 3:35
17 – Evacuation Day – 3:15
18 – Hands – 3:45
19 – Oh My – 2:45
20 – In The Morning – 4:10
21 – The Picnic – 3:50
22 – Didn’t He? – 3:50

Credits
Composed By – Randy Matthews
Engineer – Bob Clark (3)
Mixed By [Remix] – Lee Hazen
Photography By [Cover Photo] – Zap (15)
Producer, Liner Notes [Back Liner Notes], Management [Personal Management] – Wes Yoder

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Mixed At – Hazen’s Recording Studio
Mastered At – Artisan Sound Recorders