Tag: Twila Paris

This is Twila’s first album. Well that’s not entirely true she actually had a self released kids album all the way back in 1965 recorded when she was 5 years old. She said in an interview that when she was a teenager her friends would torment her by playing the album, but this is essentially her first album. It’s pretty well what you would expect for a first album from a female artist in 1980 but I do need to give Twila credit in that she was involved in the song writing. Generally first album female artists have all the tracks written for them but not in this case. If you’re a fan of female 80’s artists then this one is for you.

Tracklist
1 – Spring Water – 2:46
2 – Angel Band – 3:09
3 – I’ll See You Sunday – 3:55
4 – Knowin’ You’re Around – 3:28
5 – Morning Sunrise – 1:57
6 – I’m Singing Again – 3:13
7 – Turn Around – 2:58
8 – Victory Song – 3:05
9 – Elijah – 2:50
10 – Sing Me A Lullaby – 4:18

Credits
Drew Barlow – Engineer
Stephanie Boosahda – Background Vocals
Wayne Boosahda – Producer
Cornerstone Strings – Strings
Larry Dalton – Piano
Mike Demus – Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Bob Farrell – Background Vocals
Rocky Gribble – Electric Guitars
Sandra Halgendale – Oboe
Jim Hochanadel – Acoustic Guitars, Saxophone
Maurice Love – Bass
Glenn Meadows – Mastered
Twila Paris – Songwriter, Keyboards, Vocals
Kenny Sarkey – Producer, Engineer, Mixed, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitars, Arp Omni, Mini Moog, Orchestra Bells, Background Vocals
Julianne Siens – Background Vocals
David Stearman – String Arrangements, Acoustic Guitar
Rhenda Edwards Tull – Background Vocals
Genevieve Winkenbach – Harp
Steve Wright – Drums, Percussion

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Benson Music Group, Inc.
Copyright © – Benson Music Group, Inc.
Published By – Singspiration Music
Distributed By – Benson Music Group, Inc.

This is Twila’s 1992 compilation album. I really think she might hold the record for her amount of compilation albums. The album did contain two new tracks including the title track that was a charting single. I have indicated the original album for all the tracks below.

1 – A Heart That Knows You – New Track
2 – Destiny – New Track
3 – How Beautiful – Cry For The Desert – 1990
4 – I See You Standing – Cry For The Desert – 1990
5 – Every Heart That Is Breaking – For Every Heart – 1988
6 – Prince Of Peace – Same Girl – 1987
7 – Wandering Pilgrim – It’s The Thought… – 1989
8 – Runner – Kingdom Seekers – 1986
9 – The Warrior Is A Child – The Warrior Is A Child – 1984
10 – Holy Is The Lamb – From Dick Tunney album Twila Paris Piano Classics
11 – Sweet Victory – For Every Heart – 1988
12 – True Friend – For Every Heart – 1988
13 – Bonded Together – Same Girl – 1987
14 – Release Of The Spirit/He Is Exalted – Kingdom Seekers – 1985
15 – Lamb Of God – Kingdom Seekers – 1985
16 – Do I Trust You Medley – The Warrior Is A Child – 1984

Tracklist
1 – A Heart That Knows You – 4:41
2 – Destiny – 5:12
3 – How Beautiful – 4:42
4 – I See You Standing – 4:05
5 – Every Heart That Is Breaking – 4:12
6 – Prince Of Peace – 4:37
7 – Wandering Pilgrim – 4:06
8 – Runner – 4:04
9 – The Warrior Is A Child – 4:09
10 – Holy Is The Lamb – 3:26
11 – Sweet Victory – 4:29
12 – True Friend – 3:00
13 – Bonded Together – 4:59
14 – Release Of The Spirit/He Is Exalted – 5:59
15 – Lamb Of God – 4:11
16 – Do I Trust You Medley – 5:50

Credits
Art Direction – Buddy Jackson, Toni Thigpen
Design – S.Combs
Executive-Producer – Darrell A. Harris, Jack Wright
Mastered By – Doug Sax
Photography By – Mark Tucker

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Star Song
Copyright © – Star Song
Record Company – Star Song Communications
Glass Mastered At – Nimbus, Virginia
Designed At – Jackson Design
Recorded At – RTC Studio
Recorded At – Quad Studios
Engineered At – Bill Schnee Studios
Engineered At – The Bunny Hop
Engineered At – Javelina Recording Studios
Engineered At – Woodland Studios
Engineered At – Recording Arts
Mixed At – Woodland Digital
Mixed At – RTC Studio
Mastered At – The Mastering Lab

It is not very often that an artist has the privilege of writing and recording a song that would one day be considered a classic. Even less often does that same artist write and record two or three such songs. Almost never do those three songs all appear on one album. After a sweet but neglected debut release, Knowing You’re Around, Twila released the popular Keepin’ My Eyes On You in 1982. That album showed the promise that would be realized on The Warrior is a Child. The album would contain several Top 10 singles and a few Number One singles. The most notable is the title track which went on to win several awards, own the radio charts and be the definitive song for an artist that has recorded over 20 albums and charted over 30 number one singles! Many songs have been added to recent editions of Church Hymnals while others have become modern worship classic. “Do I Trust You,” written after the death of Keith Green remained a radio favorite for years and one of the top selling accompany tapes ever sold. The beautiful and memorable melody has been added to hymnals and worship playlists. The song of God’s sovereignty has hit home with millions as a reminder of God’s role in our lives, even and especially during the difficult times. “We Bow Down” has also found it’s way into many modern hymnals and remains one of the most popular praise and worship songs of all time. It’s important to note that she was writing “pop” music for the masses that became worship classics well before the modern worship phenomenon. Very few MOR/Inspo albums have made there way on to this list, but one must recognize that when someone excels even in an area or style that is not a personal favorite, there is deserved recognition. Such is the case here as The Warrior is a Child remains a classic for the genre and genuinely great album with lasting impact and implications.

Contributor David Lowman – https://ccms500bestalbums.wordpress.com/

Tracklist
1 – The Warrior Is A Child – 4:05
2 – Forever Eyes – 3:32
3 – Clearer Vision – 4:13
4 – Do I Trust You – 4:11
5 – Covenant Keeper – 2:43
6 – The Battle Is The Lord’s – 2:55
7 – We Bow Down – 2:41
8 – Leaning On The Everlasting Arms – 4:18
9 – To Do Your Will – 2:40
10 – Come On In – 3:58
11 – Praise Him – 3:36

Credits
Arranged By – Jonathan David Brown, George (Smitty) Price
Art Direction, Design – Joan Tankersley
Backing Vocals – Dan Collins, Jamie Owens Collins, Jonathan David Brown, Kelly Willard, Starla Paris, Twila Paris
Bass Guitar – Jim Johnson, John Patitucci
Drums – Cactus Moser
Drums, Percussion – Keith Edwards
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Hadley Hockensmith
Engineer – Jonathan David Brown
Engineer [Assisted By] – Steven Ford, Todd VanEtten
Executive-Producer – Phil Brower
Layout – Lori Cooper
Mastered By – Steve Hall
Percussion – Victor Feldman
Photography By – Craig Stewart
Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano [Rhodes] – George (Smitty) Price
Piano [Acoustic], Organ [B-3] – Harlan Rogers
Producer – Jonathan David Brown
Synthesizer – John Schreiner
Written-By – Twila Paris (tracks: A1 to B2, B4 to B6)

Companies, etc.
Record Company – The Zondervan Corporation
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Singspiration
Copyright (c) – Singspiration
Published By – Singspiration Music
Recorded At – Mama Jo’s
Mixed At – Mama Jo’s
Mastered At – Future Disc
Designed At – The Cover Story

This was Twila’s fourth album and her first with Star Song. Twila had made a name for herself as far as female vocalists were concerned. Her previous albums had 7 charting singles but this album dominated the charts after it’s release. It had 5 singles with songs peaking at #1, #2, #10, #20, and #32. The lead single, Runner, made it to #1 and was at that position for 9 weeks. It also sat on the charts for 26 weeks, yes 6 months. This has to be one of the most successful CCM albums of all time. I don’t have any stats in front of me but wow, this was an impressive album. The albums had a few different covers, the first and most common was a picture of a golden path to a castle. Subsequent ones featured Twila’a picture. The first was ugly in my opinion and here’s a hint to any aspiring record companies. Put the pretty girl on the cover!!! This is a tried and true method to improve sales. One small piece of trivia on the album is that Twila’s little sister, Starla Paris, sang backup on Runner.

Tracklist
1 – Runner – 4:02
2 – Center Of Your Will – 4:33
3 – Tellin’ The Truth – 4:12
4 – Language Of Disciples – 3:40
5 – Lamb Of God – 4:04
6 – The Child Inside You – 4:04
7 – Breaking My Heart – 3:19
8 – It All Goes Back – 3:51
9 – Release Of The Spirit – 2:10
10 – He Is Exalted – 3:37
11 – Faithful Men – 3:24

Credits
Arranged By – Carl Marsh
Backing Vocals – Starla Paris
Bass Guitar – Leon Gaer
Drums – Keith Edwards
Electric Guitar – Marty Walsh
Keyboards – Carl Marsh
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Percussion – Alex MacDougall
Producer – Jonathan David Brown
Songwriter, Backing Vocals – Twila Paris
Synthesizer – Rhett Lawrence

Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Star Song Records
Copyright (c) – Star Song Records
Copyright (c) – StraightWay Music
Pressed By – Electrosound Los Angeles – 27059