Well it’s time for some Jazz infused seventies soul again. I’m still unable to find any background on the band but this album included member Rick Riso who is relatively well known as far as CCM goes. So we will have to stick to talking abut the album. I actually prefer this one to their second album as it seems a little mo0re raw which makes this style sound a little more interesting. If you like your CCM a little funky and pretty soulful this is the one for you.
Tracklist 1 – The New Has Come – 4:01 2 – I Feel Secure – 4:05 3 – Jesus Died For Me – 3:49 4 – I Love My Jesus – 3:39 5 – My Savior’s Love – 4:20 6 – Set Your Mind – 4:03 7 – Take My Yoke Upon You – 3:24 8 – Fill Me With Your Spirit – 3:53 9 – Wings Of Salvation – 3:54 10 – Live In Jesus’ Light – 4:03
Credits Rick Riso – Vocals & Guitars Si Simonson – Keyboards Jim DeLong – Drums & Percussion
Companies, etc. Record Company – Light Records Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Lexicon Music, Inc. Published By – Lexicon Music, Inc. Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
This is the second album from Scott. His first album was self released but this one was a one album deal with Gary Paxton’s Newpax records which led to a more lucrative deal with Sparrow records for his next album. While Scott was very successful on the CCM charts this album didn’t have any charting singles. This has more to do with it being on Newpax records than the quality of the record. Had this been released on Sparrow “I Am A Christian” would have easily been a top 10 single. This song is actually still a favourite of his fans all these years later. The album as you can imagine has an easy listening sound which is Scott’s style. The album also has seventies feels on several tracks and for the time and genre was a great album.
Tracklist 1 – Rejoice – 3:53 2 – Excuses – 3:39 3 – The Lone Ranger – 3:20 4 – He Has Returned – 3:22 5 – Super Star – 4:53 6 – I Am A Christian – 3:53 7 – Walk Your Talk – 3:08 8 – I Love You – 2:58 9 – Ride The Wild Horses – 3:14 10 – Love One Another – 6:29
Credits Art Direction, Design – Michael Harris Bass – Jack Williams, Steve Schaffer Drums – Jerry Carrigan Guitar – Dale Sellers, Reggie Young, Steve Gibson Keyboards – Buddy Skipper, Ron Oates, Shane Keister Photography By – Craig Sterling Photography By [Back Cover] – Michael G. Borum Producer – Bob MacKenzie, Gary S. Paxton Producer [Assistant], Liner Notes – Randy Matthews
Companies, etc. Recorded At – Sound Stage Studios Recorded At – Pinebrook Recording Studio Mastered At – Masterfonics Pressed By – GRT Record Pressing
Not much information out there on The Mighty Flyers. It looks like it was a David Rees project as he did vocals and produced the album. I stumbled on this one because it features Nick Brotherwood of The Alwyn Wall Band and After The Fire and also Norman Barratt of the Barratt Band and The Alwyn Wall Band. These were some of the top Christian artists of the period. The album is pretty good as it has a seventies folk sound and feel. I can’t find that David Rees did any other projects but there are 2 more albums from The Mighty Flyers which I’m looking forward to listening to soon.
Tracklist 1 – Egypt – 3:09 2 – Thinking of Mary Tonight – 3:16 3 – I Saw Heaven Open – 3:39 4 – Eyes Like Jewels – 2:51 5 – Love Like An Ocean – 4:22 6 – Let Me Die An Easy Death – 4:25 7 – The Thief’s Song – 4:33 8 – Four Score Years – 4:00 9 – Fair Weather Friends – 4:25 10 – Celebrate The Feast/Salute The King – 4:18 11 – I Looked Down – 1:02
Credits Bass – Martin Bunyar Drums – Nick Brotherwood Guitar – Norman Barratt Lead Guitar – Nick Stone Vocals, Producer, Written-By – David Rees
This is an album from the Imperials that seemed to slip under the radar. I don’t even remember this one and we listened to the Imperials back in this era. Maybe we did hear it and just ignored it as it’s pretty worship oriented. This was the last album with Sherman Andrus and Terry Blackwood before they went on to their own duo act. Strangely Andrus is not credited on the album but he’s rather obviously there. It’s a little hard to believe this was done in error so there’s a story there for sure. As for the album it’s pretty standard fare for an early 70’s Imperials album. Nothing really stood out on it for me but if you like the Imperials form this era this album will satisfy your ears.
Tracklist 1 – Just Because He Loves You – 4:08 2 – Jesus Came Into My Life – 2:45 3 – Love, It Comes In All Colors – 2:47 4 – Sweet Jesus – 4:10 5 – He Made My Life Come Together – 5:10 6 – He’s Coming Back – 3:23 7 – He Loves Me So – 4:09 8 – David’s Psalm – 4:17 9 – Sunny Day – 4:02 10 – Sometimes Alleluia – 3:55
Credits Arranged By – Jack Williams Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements By] – Buddy Skipper Arranged By [Track Arrangements] – Gary S. Paxton Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] – Terry Blackwood Art Direction – Bob McConnell Bass – Jack Williams, Steve Schaffer Design [Cover Design], Illustration – Michael Harris Drums – Kenny Malone, Larri London Engineer – Bob Clark Guitar – Bobby Thompson, Steve Gibson Keyboards – Buddy Skipper, Pig Robbins, Ron Oates, Shane Keister Percussion – Farrell Morris Photography [Cover Photography] – Dill Beaty Producer – Phil Johnson
This is the second album from the German/Canadian version of Deliverance. While I am a huge fan of the 2 albums subsequent to this one I didn’t like this one as much as it is way too 70’s for me. I’m not saying it’s a bad album in fact I think it’s a great album but it just didn’t strike a chord with me. The back of the album cover features a testimonial by Joe Moscheo of The Imperials who holds the band in some very high esteem. If your a fan of the Jesus music movement then this is an album you must listen to and if you’re a fan of their later work I’d still suggest a listen but temper your expectations.
Tracklist 1 – Give It A Try – 5:37 2 – Why Cant They Realize? – 2:32 3 – Judgement – 3:18 4 – I Got You – 2:50 5 – How Can I Know? – 2:25 6 – Ive Often Wondered – 2:52 7 – Who Are You? – 4:56 8 – Im Going Away – 3:54 9 – Memories In F # Minor – 9:42
Credits Paul Janz Herb Rempel Vern Giesbrecht Paul Barnard Ken Janz Danny Janz
Companies, etc. Manufactured By – Word Records Limited
This was the second album from Adrian and it picks up right up where the last one left off. Adrian was a solid performer of worship / easy listening at this point in his career and few others did it as well as him. Now to be clear this is not my style of music but I know good music when I hear it and this is going to lead to my rant. How on gods green earth did Adrian never have a CCM charting single. He had 23 albums of which I’ve heard several now and I am completely dumbfounded at how he never had a song on the charts. I know I have ranted about the charts being very selective before but this has to be one of the best examples of people being blacklisted from the charts. I have no idea why Adrian was blacklisted but honestly it’s rather obvious that he was. Anyway this is an excellent 70’s vibe worship album and if that’s your style I’m sure you will agree with me that this is an excellent album.
Tracklist 1 – Prelude – 4:25 2 – This Land – 2:47 3 – By The Waters Of Babylon (Psalm 137) – 4:54 4 – Father, Saviour, Lord – 3:32 5 – City Bound – 2:50 6 – Goodbye October – 4:30 7 – Summer Song – 2:52 8 – Jesus, I’m Alone – 3:22 9 – Jesus Is My Song – 2:45 10 – And In The Morning – 3:25
Credits Art Direction – Phil Thomson Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Voice [Heathen Shouts], Handclaps – Gerry Page Clarinet, Flute, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Ken Parr Design Concept [Sleeve Concept By], Illustration – Eugene Press Drums, Percussion – Bernard Shaw, Keith Entwistle Engineer – Andy Kidd, Dave Cooke, Helmut Kaufmann French Horn – Gordon Carr Lyrics By – Adrian Snell Music By – Adrian Snell Photography By – David McQuitty Piano, Electric Guitar, Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Keyboards [Elka Rhapsody], Synthesizer [String & Moog Synthesizers], Arranged By – Joe King Piano, Electric Piano, Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Classical Guitar, Keyboards [Elka Rhapsody], Synthesizer [String & Moog Synthesizers], Percussion [Jawbone], Vocals – Adrian Snell Producer – John Pantry Vocals [Female Vocals] – Elisabeth Kaufmann
Companies, etc. Record Company – Dove Records Recorded At – ICC Studios Made By – Robert Stace Printed By – Robert Stace Published By – Thankyou Music Lacquer Cut At – Pye Studios
This album was actually recorded in 1976 after the band split up but I am going to guess that the split was amicable. I say this because this concert was very tight. The band worked together well and didn’t miss a beat the whole concert. This indicates to me that they were well rehearsed. Bands that get back together for a concert that have hard feelings generally don’t rehearse much and often this is reflected in the concert. Generally I categorize Love Song as a worship band but this album does have a few pretty good 70’s rock tunes. Considering several members of the band went on to do Rock & Roll this shouldn’t be as much of a surprise as I found it to be. The album also included several Devotional moments which are all relevant to this day. I have chopped up this album a little different than the record company. I think it flows a little better my way.
Tracklist 1 – Intro/Front Seat, Back Seat 4:08 2 – Little Country Church 2:58 3 – The Cossack Song 4:14 4 – Manila Story (Devotional) 1:58 5 – A Love Song 2:49 6 – Two Hands 3:54 7 – Feel The Love 5:49 8 – So Thankful 3:28 9 – Since I Opened Up The Door 3:59 10 – Our Journey (Devotional) 5:00 11 – Freedom 4:15 12 – Let Us Be One 5:12 13 – Psalm 150 (Devotional) 1:19 14 – Drum Solo 8:46 15 – Jesus Puts The Song In Our Hearts 4:20 16 – Little Pilgrim 5:29 17 – The Path and the Prayer (Devotional)4:45 18 – Sometimes Alleluia 6:57 19 – Psalm 5 3:37
Credits Acoustic Guitar – Chuck Girard Bass – Jay Truax Drums – John Mehler Electric Guitar – Bob Wall, Tom Coomes Engineer – Bill Schnee Keyboards – Chuck Girard Lead Vocals – Chuck Girard, Tom Coomes Mixed By – Joe Bellamy Producer – Chuck Girard, Freddie Piro, Love Song Vocals – Bob Wall, Jay Truax, John Mehler
Companies, etc. Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Recorded At – Paramount Northwest Theatre Recorded At – San Jose Civic Auditorium Recorded At – Warnors Theatre Mixed At – Mama Jo’s Distributed By – Word Phonographic Copyright (p) – Good News Records Copyright (c) – Good News Records
This was Mike’s first album. Strangely I missed this one in the 80’s and just now listened to it. It was quite funny as I always think Mike is.
It should be noted that Warnke was revealed as a liar and fraudster in 1991 by Cornerstone magazine. This recording is offered as a historic record of what was being listened to in the Christian community in the late 70’s and early 80’s.
Tracklist 1 – Preacher Lessons And Cookie Cutters – 3:49 2 – Tennessee Home And Blankety-Blank – 3:00 3 – Catholics And Hell – 1:13 4 – Bible Stories And Jonah – 2:59 5 – Do’s And Don’ts – 2:37 6 – The Occult – 1:39 7 – The Jesus Freaks – 6:33 8 – Scuzball – 3:27 9 – Catholics And Heaven – 2:20 10 – Suicide And The Gospel Trio – 1:57 11 – The Navy’s Number One Grade A Fruitcake – Wow! – 6:18 12 – Three To A Cubicle – 7:01 13 – The Gideon Bible And The Mop Closet – 2:29 14 – Like Yourself – 2:23
Credits Engineer – Fred Cameron, John Mir Liner Notes – Honeytree Other [Introduction] – John Lloyd Photography By [Photographer] – 20-20 Photographics, Inc., Ron Pinter Producer – Paul Craig
Companies, etc. Record Company – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc. Recorded At – Superior Sound Studios Mastered At – EMI
This is Phil’s second solo album. It is still very revered to this day partly because of the track “Love Broke Thru”. The track was actually written by Keith Green and Randy Stonehill for Keith Green. Strangely Keith Green wanted Keaggy to release it before he did and so it was. The track “Time” features Keaggy’s innovative guitar technique of “violin-like swelling” which I can honestly say I don’t like but it is very well liked by actual musicians which I am not. The track “As The Ruin Falls” is actually an arrangement of he C.S. Lewis poem of the same name. Guest appearances include Michael Omartian on keyboards, Annie Herring (2nd Chapter Of Acts), Matthew Ward, and Mylon LeFevre doing some background vocals.
Tracklist
1 – Love Broke Thru – 3:30
2 – Take Me Closer – 4:57
3 – As The Ruin Falls – 4:31
4 – Wild Horse – 4:16
5 – Disappointment – 2:39
6 – Time – 6:47
7 – Portrait – 2:03
8 – Just The Same – 3:43
9 – Things I Will Do – 3:14
10 – Abraham – 3:32
Credits
Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Michael Omartian
Backing Vocals – Annie Herring, Matthew Ward, Mylon LeFevre
Bass – Leland Sklar
Contractor [String Contractor] – George Poole
Design – Linny Cobb
Drums – Jim Gordon
Engineer, Producer – Buck Herring
Executive Producer – Scott Ross
Flute – Don Menza
Guitar [All Guitars] – Phil Keaggy
Horns – Bill Baker, Marshall Cyr
Keyboards [Aarpvark] – Michael Omartian
Percussion – Herring, Hopper, Keaggy*
Photography [Back Cover, Label And Sleeve Photography] – Peter K. Hopper
Photography [Cover Photography] – Ted Len
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Organ – Larry Knetchel*
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – New Song Productions
Copyright (c) – New Song Productions
David Meece was a child prodigy piano player. He started touring at the age of 10 and at 14 he played with the Houston Chamber Orchestra. At sixteen he was a soloist with the Houston Symphony and was touring the world and received a full scholarship for the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, MD. Word records discovered David in 1976 and released this his first album. They may have discovered him but I don’t think they really understood what they had found. They gave David a group of no name studio musicians and a first time producer. Lucky for them the support band was excellent and David’s piano was unstoppable. Word got lucky on this one and has a storied relationship with David who without a doubt is one of the biggest CCM artists of all time.
Tracklist
1 – I’ll Sing This Song For You – 3:38
2 – Come Home America – 2:46
3 – Jesus – 3:16
4 – I Love The Way He Smiles At Me – 4:11
5 – I Love You, Lord – 3:26
6 – Touch My Hand – 3:30
7 – Take Me Together – 4:53
8 – Got To Know You’re There (Dave’s Prayer) – 3:41
9 – Imagine What It’d Be Like – 3:28
10 – I’ll Sing This Song For You (Reprise) (Instrumental) – 2:36
Credits
Acoustic Guitar – Bob Thomas, Mack Dougherty
Arranged By – Bob Piper
Bass – Lou Fischer
Conductor – Bob Piper
Drums – Paul Leim
Engineer – Dan Peterson
Guitar – Mack Dougherty
Photography – George J. Sevra Jr
Piano – David Meece
Producer – Paul Baker
Vocals – David Meece
Written-By – David Meece
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc.
Copyright (c) – Word, Inc.
Copyright (c) – Word Music, Inc.
