Although most of the material here isn’t CCM, it is Steve Bell’s early work, which makes it interesting enough for us. “Help Me Lord” is a notable exception but most of the tracks are love songs of one sort or another. It’s a collection of pop-y folk-y songs that sound a little more 70s than 80s. There are plenty of harmonies, and Steve’s strong guitar work is on display here. Elias, Schritt & Bell were a group that Steve played with before starting his solo career, making Christian music for a few decades, and winning a few Juno awards and nominations along the way, as well as various other awards. This was recorded in “Studio 11” at the CBC studios in Winnipeg and released by the CBC. The group did not have any follow up recordings, but did tour locally. Steve released his first solo album in 1989.
Tracklist
1 – Awakening – 3:01
2 – Feelin’ Just Fine – 3:32
3 – Jenny – 2:36
4 – Once In A While – 3:31
5 – Never Too Late – 3:52
6 – Wipe The Tears – 3:32
7 – Kristy – 3:34
8 – So Long – 3:09
9 – Maureen – 1:47
10 – Help Me Lord – 3:15
Credits
Alto Saxophone – John Schritt
Bass – Gary Stefaniuk
Co-producer – Andre LaRiviere, Norm Dugas
Drums – Gord Metcalfe (tracks: Once In A while), Gord Osland
Electric Guitar – Paul O’Neill
Executive Producer – Mark Goldman
Flute – John Schritt
Guitar – Steve Bell, Tim Elias
Keyboards – Norm Dugas
Percussion – Paul Cerilli
Vocals – John Schritt, Steve Bell, Tim Elias
Companies, etc.
Produced For – Radio Canada International
Published By – R.E.S.B. Publishing
Recorded At – CBC Studio 11, Winnipeg
