Most of us know of Ken from Eternity Express but there’s much more to the story. In 1957 Ken and his family hit the road as a travelling tent ministry. When Ken would appear in a town his revival meetings would feature the Ken Gaub Family Singers but in the afternoons Eternity Express would hit the high schools at lunch and play their brand of Christian rock. This album however is a few moments of his ministry preaching. It is very strong on the humour and shows us that Ken had a great ministry voice. Unfortunately Ken passed away in 2023 so thankfully were left with this album so we can listen to his speaking talent. This album was released on a Canadian label so many of you may not have heard it before.
Presented without any theological commentary, as usual. These albums were a lot of fun to listen to, and hearing the jokes again, and the great comedic performances is a great trip down memory lane. Still fun to listen to now.
Tracklist 1 – Comedy Odyssey – 1:49 2 – Are You A Fool? – 6:50 3 – Generic Phone Company – 1:32 4 – Montague – 6:54 5 – KBAM – 1:56 6 – Spouse’s Super Bout – 6:40 7 – Ed Herman’s Talk Radio – 3:50 8 – Fadscene – 1:28 9 – What’s Gospel To You? – 2:54 10 – Leave It To Squirrellie (Stuck With Eddie) – 6:45
Credits Arranged By [Music], Music By [Additional], Musician – Peter Jacobs Engineer – Chris Taylor Executive-Producer, Producer, Performer – Dan Rupple Musician – Bud Nuanez, Ed McTaggart, Pokin’ Fun Polka Band Musician, Music By [Additional], Vocals – Bob Bennett Performer – Dan Ferraro, Jim Coye, Louise Duart, Mike Obbema, Patrick Egan, Peggy Rupple, Randy Anderson (3), Robin Severn, Sharon Riley, Vikki James, Vince Brocato Photography – Scott Ely Producer, Performer, Vocals – Dave Toole
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Maranatha! Music Copyright (c) – Maranatha! Music Distributed By – Word, Inc. Distributed By – Word Records Limited
The humour continues as Mike returns for his 8th album.
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 – Potty Training – 6:35 2 – Stuff Happens – 4:19 3 – Fat Fight – 2:27 4 – Cleaning Up For A Bath – 12:06 5 – Concepts Of Christ – 8:44
Credits Design [Album Design] – Bill Brunt Edited By – John Barker, Neal Joseph Engineer – Malcolm Harper Executive-Producer – John Barker, Steve Adams Illustration – Jim Osborn Liner Notes – Rose Warnke Mastered By – Hank Williams Photography By – Ron Keith, Scott Bonner Producer – Neal Joseph Written-By – Mike Warnke
Companies, etc. Record Company – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc. Copyright (c) – Word, Inc. Recorded At – Reelsound Mixed At – MasterMix Record Company – Word Records Limited Record Company – Word (UK) Ltd.
This is the 4th sketch comedy album from Isaac Air Freight also known as Dan Rupple, Dave Toole, and Larry Watt. These albums were a lot of fun to listen to, and hearing the jokes again, and the great comedic performances is a great trip down memory lane. Still fun to listen to now.
Tracklist 1 – People Say The Darndest Things – 6:20 2 – Leave It To The Squirrellie – 11:43 3 – Time Wasters Looks At TV – 5:37 4 – Pilgrim Race – 4:15 5 – Spec’s O’Keefe In The Case Of The Missing First Love – 18:21
Credits Cover – David Schiedt, Tom Obbema Engineer – David Schober Mastered By – Bernie Grundman Mixed By – David Schober Photography By – Tom Obbema Producer – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole Technician [Sound Technician] – Tom Obbema Written by – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole, Larry Watt
Companies, etc. Distributed By – Word, Inc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Maranatha! Music Copyright (c) – Maranatha! Music Published By – Maranatha! Music Mastered At – A&M Mastering Studios
The humour continues as Mike is joined by his wife, at the time, for his 7th album.
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.
Credits Art Direction – Jim Osborn Engineer – Malcolm Harper Mastered By – Hank Williams (2) Photography By – Mark Tucker (7) Producer, Edited By, Remix – Neal Joseph
Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Word, Inc. Copyright (c) – Word, Inc. Published By – Warnke Publishing Co. Published By – Prime Time Music (2) Recorded At – Will Rogers Auditorium Recorded By – Reelsound Edited At – Bullet Recording Remixed At – Bullet Recording Mastered At – Mastermix
The humour continues as Mike is joined by his wife, at the time, for his 6th album.
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.
Credits Art Direction – McConnell Graphics Engineer – Carl Frost Engineer [Second] – Eric Tarleton Mastered By – Glenn Meadows Photography By – Mark Tucker Producer – Neal Joseph
Companies, etc. Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. Mastered At – Masterfonics
Mike Warnke is a great preacher and a funny guy. This is his early stuff, from 1977, before his wife Rose joined him in the performance. He had a serious knack for using funny messages to make strong spiritual truths. Speaking of truth, it is well known that Mike recanted much of his testimony about witchcraft. Despite that, these records are packed with truths. Communicating truth is the main point of fiction, after all. One thing that is noteworthy listening to his body of work is that even when he comes up to the edge of socially acceptable comedy, he knew how to stay within boundaries. Just like George Carlin and others of his era, Mike could tell jokes that made fun of situations without making fun of people. In doing so, the message is never lost.
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.
Credits
Design [Cover] – Charles Wallis Inc., Roger Sanders
Narrator – Mike Warnke
Other [Make-up] – Joyce Ward
Photography By – John Guider Studios
Producer – Mike Blanton*, Wes Yoder
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warbird Publishing Company
Copyright (c) – Warbird Publishing Company
Mixed At – Sumet-Bernet Sound Studios, Inc.
Remixed At – Sumet-Bernet Sound Studios, Inc.
This is classic Mike Warnke, from what I would consider to be his peak era. His material from around this time was perfectly placed and timed, hilarious and poignant. His Gospel message was perfectly intertwined with his brand of comedy and fun at the expense of himself and his fellow Christians. Despite his later recanting of involvement in occultism, Mike gave us some great stuff. This album includes the classic “Saga of Dougie and Will” which provided no end of entertainment through all my junior high years. Every story has those memorable moments, quotable quips that you can say to your best friend to make them laugh with just a word or two.
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.
Credits
Edited By – Brown Bannister
Liner Notes – Rose Warnke
Photography By – John Miller
Producer – Wes Yoder
Remix – Brown Bannister
Presented without any theological commentary, as usual. These albums were a lot of fun to listen to, and hearing the jokes again, and the great comedic performances is a great trip down memory lane.Still fun to listen to now.
Tracklist
1 – Celebrity Cornered – 3:21
2 – P-R-A-Y-E-R – 0:56
3 – Battle Of Invisible Empires – Front Desk Angel – 5:52
4 – Battle Of Invisible Empires – Demon’s Dilemma – 4:34
5 – Lucifer Son Shield – 1:39
6 – The Day After Tomorrow Show – 7:45
7 – The Test – 1:09
8 – Limited Offer – 1:10
9 – The Saving Game – 6:54
10 – Editorial Reply – 2:28
11 – Return Of Christ – 2:25
12 – Prodigal Joe – 13:12
Credits
Art Direction – Neal Buchanan
Engineer – Chris Taylor
Engineer [Assistant] – Thom Roy
Executive-Producer – Tom Coomes
Illustration, Graphics [Logo] – Tim Barela
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Chris Taylor
Musician – Darrel Cook, Gabriel Katona, Hadley Hockensmith, Jerry Chamberlain, Keith Edwards, Phil Kristianson
Performer – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole, Mitch Teemley
Photography By [Back Cover] – David J. Pavol
Photography By [Insert] – Tom Obbema
Producer – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole
Producer [Music] – Tom Coomes
Vocals – Bruce Hibbard, Erick Nelson, John Fowler, Lisa Wickham, Mitch Teemley, Tom Coomes
Voice [Additional] – Bob Bennett, Cathy Toole, Harold Taylor, Jim Coye, John Fowler, Larry Watt, Peggy Rupple, The Wheezer Cheesers, Tom Stipe, Wally Grant
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Maranatha! Music
Copyright (c) – Maranatha! Music
Distributed By – Word, Inc.
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Recorded At – Maranatha! Studio
Mastered At – A&M Mastering Studios
Presented without any theological commentary, as usual. These albums were a lot of fun to listen to, and hearing the jokes again, and the great comedic performances is a great trip down memory lane.Still fun to listen to now.
Tracklist
1 – King Me – The First Encounter – 5:24
2 – That’s Ridiculous – 6:48
3 – The Happy Family – 5:51
4 – P. & R. Lucre Tithe Service – 2:06
5 – King Me – The Second Encounter – 4:07
6 – Big George, Little “G” – 20:53
7 – King Me – The Third Encounter – 5:09
Credits
Artwork – David Schiedt, Herb Allison, Laurie Vette
Graphics – David Schiedt, Herb Allison, Laurie Vette
Photography – Eddie Holder
Producer – Dan Rupple, Dave Toole
Written-By – Dan Rupple (tracks: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1), Dave Toole (tracks: B1)
Companies, etc.
Distributed By – Word
Designed At – The Graphics Studio
