Tag: The Crosstones

The Crosstones – The Singles Collection – 1977 to 1982

Some of you may know about the Little Bobby Emmons And The Crosstones album I Remember. What you may not know is that The Crosstones actually released several singles over the years both Christian and mainstream. As I listened to all these songs I decided it was time to put together a collection of the best 10. Of course selecting the best 10 is very subjective but I have taken what I think are the best of their 70’s and 80’s releases. The band actually started out as Bobby and the Discounts then were The Last Generation before settling on The Crosstones. So here you go for your 50’s loving ears are my picks for their best songs.

Tracklist
1 – Doreen (Bobby & the Discounts) – 1977
2 – One Way (The Last Generation) – 1977
3 – Oh Jesus (The Last Generation) – 1977
4 – My Song To Jesus (Last Generation) – 1977
5 – (I’ve Got A) Crush On You – 1982
6 – Dream Girl – 1982
7 – Joanne – 1982
8 – Since Love’s Been Knockin’ – 1982
9 – Bye Bye Baby – 1982
10 – Look My Way – 1982

Credits
Vocals – Bobby Emmons, Fred Pope, Terri DeLorenzo, Mary Grace Shar, Josh Shar
Musicians – Terri DeLorenzo, Bobby Emmons, Janet Pope, Fred Pope, Tom Pope, Mike Nicolose, Peggy Andreev, Richie Malfitano.
Producer, Arranged By – Bob Emmons

Little Bobby Emmons And The Crosstones – I Remember – 1980

This album has a bit of an odd history. I was produced by Larry Norman for his label, Phydeaux Records. It was recorded at Emmaus Sound Studio in New Jersey. As the story goes it was then mixed by Larry back in California. Then for some reason 3 songs, What Are You Doing, I Remember, and Sometimes I Run were later remixed by Mark Heard. The distribution for the album is also strange. It was supposed to be a mail order only record from Solid Rock records yet several people have stated that they bought it in a record store so I don’t know what’s correct. Anyway on to the album. This is a 50’s album with tons of doo-wop with Christian lyrics. At times this combination sounds a little odd but for the main part it works well.

Tracklist
1 – Malt Shop In The Sky – 1:36
2 – Oh Jesus – 1:59
3 – You – 2:06
4 – I Remember – 2:13
5 – Sometimes I Run – 2:14
6 – Doreen – 2:25
7 – We’re Gonna Rock – 1:30
8 – I’m So Thankful – 1:55
9 – If God Didn’t Care – 2:18
10 – I Love You – 2:19
11 – The Lord – 2:39
12 – What Are You Doing – 2:07
13 – I Saw You – 3:29

Credits
Vocals – Bobby Emmons, Fred Pope, Terri DeLorenzo, Mary Grace Shar, Josh Shar
Musicians – Terri DeLorenzo, Bobby Emmons, Janet Pope, Fred Pope, Tom Pope, Mike Nicolose, Peggy Andreev, Richie Malfitano.
Executive-Producer – Larry Norman
Producer, Arranged By – Fred Pope, Bob Emmons

Companies, etc.
Recorded At – Emmaus Sound Studio