The Gossetts – We Are One – 1971

This is a great early 70’s recording of a group of Siblings from Canada and if you are a fan of this era of CCM you will recognize the two brothers, Donnie and Michael, as the main members of legendary Canadian band Salvation Air Force. They are joined on this album by their sisters Jeanne and Judy and their father Rev. Don E. Gossett produced the album rounding out the family affair. At this time of this recording the siblings were performing across western Canada and being welcomed into several churches and while I grew up in western Canada unfortunately they never visited my church. This album is pretty easy listening but does have a very good cover of Oh Happy Day made famous by the Edwin Hawkins Singers. Donnie and Michael would go on to have a more Rock & Roll oriented career in the industry but unfortunately Michael passed away in 2019. Donnie continues to make and perform music to this day and has a pretty popular YouTube channel. If you like your 70’s CCM on the easy listening side this is one you need to listen to.

Tracklist
1 – The Man – 5:02
2 – My God Can Do Anything – 2:05
3 – Prepare My Heart – 2:21
4 – Had It Not Been – 2:23
5 – Oh Happy Day – 5:34
6 – I’ve Got Confidence – 3:45
7 – My Jesus Is All – 2:40
8 – Sheltered In The Arms Of God – 2:36
9 – Introduction To A Friend – 1:21
10 – Pass Me Not – 4:17
11 – Give Me Jesus – 1:46

Credits
Backing Vocals – Jeanne Gossett
Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals – Michael Gossett
Drums – Chuck Kenyon
Engineer – Mike Flicker, Si Garber, Terry Gottlieb
Executive Producer – Rev. Don E. Gossett
Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals – Donnie Gossett
Lead Vocals – Judy Gossett
Photography – Dick Reynolds
Piano – Cheryl Holmes
Rhythm Guitar – Leon Rogers