We don’t normally upload bootlegs when they cross our desk but this time we decided what the heck. What we have here are 10 tracks recorded from 2 concerts. One at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College in Nov. 1974 and the second at the DuPage Fairgrounds Arena in July 1976. This recording is a great insight into where it all started from Petra as well as a bit of insight into what 70’s Christian music was doing. Yes the songs are unpolished and ridiculously long but this is what was happening with the band in this era. I actually remember going to a few Petra concerts in the 80’s and they were still well known for very long versions of their early hits. Not a criticism, just an observation. I find it fascinating that the opening track is a cover of Larry Norman. That was a real pleasant surprise. This is a great one for us that just weren’t in an area that we could enjoy the very early days of what became the CCM genre. Below are the tracks and where they were recorded.
Tracklist
1 – Why Don’t You Look Into Jesus – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
2 – Rockin’ On with Jesus – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
3 – Wake Up – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
4 – Going Through Changes – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
5 – On That Road – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
6 – Killing My Old Man – Live at DuPage Fairgrounds Arena, Wheaton, IL, July, 1976.
7 – Disciple – Live at DuPage Fairgrounds Arena, Wheaton, IL. July, 1976
8 – Walkin’ In The Light – Live at DuPage Fairgrounds Arena, Wheaton, IL. July, 1976.
9 – Back Sliding Blues – Live at DuPage Fairgrounds Arena, July, 1976
10 – Hallelujah Jesus Christo – Live at Pierce Chapel, Wheaton College, Nov. 2, 1974.
Credits
Bob Hartman – Lead guitar, banjo, and vocals
Greg Hough – Guitar and vocals
John DeGroff – Bass guitar
Bill Glover – Drums
