Tag: Paul Clark

Though Paul was not commonly known by most Christian music listeners he was a very accomplished musician and had several albums through the 70’s and 80’s. He grew up in troubled times and turned to alcohol and drugs in his teens. However in 1970 when his college years were cut short he moved to a cabin and came to terms with the world by engaging himself with God’s word. What would result is one of the best musicians of the time though personally I don’t think he ever got the recognition he deserved. This 1982 album leans towards the more easy listening music of the period but lyrically it really stood out to me. So even if easy listening is not your preferred genre give this one a chance as lyrically it’s up there with the best.

Tracklist
1 – Drawn To The Light – 3:11
2 – Give Them Your Love – 3:04
3 – Stand Up And Believe – 4:39
4 – How Much More Can You Take – 3:03
5 – Carry Me On – 4:50
6 – Good Good Morning – 3:08
7 – The Eye Of The Storm Suite – 11:10
8 – A Heartbeat Away – 3:13
9 – Good Good Night – 1:56

Credits
Backing Vocals – Bruce Hibbard, Debbie McClendon, Howard Smith, Judy Cotton, Kelly Willard, Leisa Hibbard, Paul Clark, Phyliss St. James
Drums – Keith Edwards
Electric Bass – Leon Gaer
Electric Violin – Mark Cargill
Engineer – Wally Grant
Engineer [Chief] – Bob Cotton
Layout, Design – Christina Farley
Lead Guitar [Electric], Rhythm Guitar – Hadley Hockensmith
Lead Vocals, Piano [Yamaha C-7 Acoustic], Acoustic Guitar [Martin 1926 000-45], Synthesizer [Prophet 5] – Paul Clark
Mastered By – Steve Hall
Percussion – Michael Fisher
Photography By [Cover, Inner Sleeve] – David Randall
Producer [Produced By] – Paul Clark
Rhythm Guitar [Electric] – Carlos Rios
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Steve Tavaglione
Written-By – Paul Clark

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word, Inc.
Published By – Minstrel’s Voyage Publishing Co.
Published By – Word Music
Recorded At – Weddington Studios
Mastered At – MCA Whitney Recording Studios
Lacquer Cut At – MCA Whitney Recording Studios
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – 25627

Paul was one of the pioneer’s of the Christian music scene. His first album was recorded in 1971 and he had album’s all through the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. This album came out in 1984 and has a bit of an Imperials feel to it. I understand why I didn’t listen to Paul in the 80’s as he’s not my style of music especially in 1984. I am wondering however why I never heard of him back then. I mean this guy had tons of albums and they are very good for this style. Quite frankly they are as good as any Imperials release of the period. I’m pretty sure most of you who are reading this had heard of him as he simply was very popular. Anyway the album is a great AOR album and while not my personal style of music I recognize good music when I hear it and this album is good. If for no other reason listen to it because Phil Keaggy plays some excellent guitar solo’s on the album.

Tracklist
1 – Give Me Your Heart – 4:06
2 – Mr. Me – 3:59
3 – Out Of The Shadow – 4:48
4 – 1984 – 3:10
5 – It’s You – 2:58
6 – The Minstrel’s Voyage – 2:55
7 – I Will Fly (In The Wind) – 6:00
8 – I Need Your Love Again – 3:49
9 – Love Of My Life – 4:01
10 – Father God – 3:30

Credits
Backing Vocals – Alfie Silas, Phyllis St. James, Richard Page, Steve George, Tommy Funderburk
Bass Guitar – Leon Gaer
Design, Layout – Dennis Hill, Ken Wolgemuth
Drums – Mike Baird
Electric Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Soloist – Carlos Rios, Hadley Hockensmith
Electric Guitar, Soloist – Philip Keaggy
Engineer [Second] – Bobby Cotton, Mike Ross
Engineer [Tracks & Overdubs] – Wally Grant
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Piano, Electric Piano – Smitty Price
Liner Notes – Paul Clark
Mastered By – Mike Reese
Mixed By – Bill Schnee
Percussion – Michael Fisher
Photography By – Aaron Rapaport
Piano, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul Clark
Producer [Produced By] – Paul Clark
Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone – Brandon Field
Transcription By [Chord Charts] – Don Harris
Vocals [Duet], Soloist – Kelly Willard
Written-By – Don Harris, Paul Clark

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Minstrel’s Voyage Music
Copyright © – Word Music
Recorded At – Weddington Studios
Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
Pressed By – Monarch Record Mfg. Co. – 26404