Month: October 2026

Connie Scott – Heartbeat – 1983

This was the first album from Canada’s sweetheart of CCM. Well actually that’s not entirely true as she had 2 albums as a child artist with her sister Sherri but I doubt anyone ever even heard those albums. We actually have one of those 2 albums and will upload it some day. Anyway Connie’s dad, Gerry Scott, was the owner of both Image VII and Word records so in all fairness she did have a bit of a jumpstart on other artists. I actually remember when this album came out. I’m pretty sure we skipped it at the time but that said this album cover is one of the most 80’s things ever produced. Anyway Connie also goes down as the youngest artis ever signed to a contract by Sparrow Records, she was just 18 years old. Almost all the tracks here were written by other industry songwriters but it was nice to see Geri Baird’s name appear next to a couple tracks including the title track that she and Connie wrote together. As for the album it’s rather typical female pop of the era though very well done. While I wasn’t particularly a fan of hers back in the 80’s I’ve become a big fan now years later.

Tracklist
1 – You Changed My Life – 3:35
2 – Must Be You – 4:20
3 – Nothing Less Than A Miracle – 2:51
4 – You Know Me Better Than I Know Myself – 4:13
5 – Heartbeat – 2:41
6 – Just Another Reason – 3:19
7 – Mighty Light Of Love – 3:04
8 – You Must Have Known – 3:46
9 – By Your Grace – 3:47
10 – With My Life In Your Hands – 4:01

Credits
Arranged By – Larry Muhoberac
Backing Vocals – Andra Willis, Cindy Fee, David Morgan, George Merrill, Joe Chemay, Joey Scarbury
Bass – Joe Chemay
Cover [Cover Coordination] – B. Charlyne Hinesley
Design [Cover] – Stan Evenson Design
Design [Lyric Sheet] – Marlene Bergman
Drums – Paul Leim
Engineer – Ron Capone
Executive-Producer – Billy Ray Hearn
Guitar – Billy Walker, John Goux, Steve Watson
Harmony Vocals [Additional] – Ken Pennell
Mastered By – Ken Pennell, Steve Hall
Mixed By – Ken Pennell, Larry Muhoberac, Ron Capone
Photography By – Mark Hanauer
Piano, Synthesizer – Larry Muhoberac
Producer – Larry Muhoberac

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Spotlight Music
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sparrow Records, Inc.
Copyright © – Sparrow Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Westwind Studio
Mixed At – Westwind Studio
Mastered At – Future Disc

Janny – Covenant Woman – 1977

Here we have Janny’s (Janny Grein) second album. As I said previously when I reviewed her first album I had no idea who she even was up until a few months ago. This album makes that mystery even a little deeper. This album is much more upbeat than her first album and I definitely should had heard this one back in the day. It’s still not Rock & Roll but is much more youthful. It has a strong Carol King feel and on this album there is a real vocal resemblance. It is still in that 70’s style and if that’s your style you should give this one a listen.

Tracklist
1 – Let Yourself Go – 3:35
2 – Bread On The Water – 3:13
3 – You And Me Together – 3:13
4 – Spirit Born – 2:33
5 – He Is Love – 4:03
6 – Covenant Woman – 2:56
7 – Long Before The World He Is – 5:10
8 – Sanctified, Made Useful – 3:13
9 – Blessin’s – 3:03
10 – Makin’ Way – 4:12

Credits
Backing Vocals – Bili Thedford
Bass – James “Arky” Felix
Drums – Billy Maxwell
Engineer – Billy Taylor
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Mike Deasy
Keyboards, Backing Vocals, Strings [Arrangements] – Harlan Rogers
Lead Vocals – Janny Grine
Piano – Janny Grine
Producer – Billy Ray Hearn
Written-By – Bill Grine, Janny Grine, Jim Coble, Mike Deasy

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Sparrow Records, Inc.

Parchment – Rehearsal For A Re-Union – 1977

This was the final album from the band Parchment who were a mainstay of the Jesus movement in the U.K. While relatively unknown in the U.S. from what I have read that they were huge in The U.K. Unfortunately this was the final act from them but what a great name for an album when you are retiring. The album is rather typical of Seventies Jesus music with some really good harmonies. It includes a cover of their own great hit from 1972, “Light Up The Fire” that was the first track of their first album and the last track on this their final album. Sue McClellan’s vocals are a real stand out on the album and was a good launching point for her next band Fresh Air. If you’re a fan of 70’s Jesus Music but lived in the U.S. you probably haven’t heard this one. You should give it a listen, it’s well worth it.

Tracklist
1 – Glory Shone Around – 3:34
2 – Still Waters – 2:54
3 – Vision – 4:06
4 – Borders Of Belief – 4:00
5 – Jesus On The Mainline – 4:30
6 – Golden Game – 1:36
7 – Angel Voices – 4:24
8 – I Want To Go Home – 4:39
9 – Talking To You – 3:11
10 – People And Places – 4:42
11 – Light Up The Fire – 2:47

Credits
Arranged By [String & Brass] – Dave Anfield
Artwork By, Design – M&M Advertising & Marketing Ltd.
Bass – Nick Ryan
Drums, Percussion – Mike Wade
Engineer – Colin Owen
Engineer, Producer, Synthesizer [Korg] – John Pantry
Lead Guitar, Banjo, Acoustic Guitar – Mo Witham
Mixed By – Andy Kidd
Photography – Mike Springer
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Peter Yates-Round, Sue McClellan
Vocals, Mandolin – John Pac

Companies, etc.
Recorded At – The Old Smithy Recording Studio
Recorded At – Grosvenor Studios
Mixed At – ICC Studios
Printed By – Errey’s Printers Ltd.