Will McFarlane self released his 3rd album though his previous label Refuge Records did take care of distribution. Because it was self released it was virtually guaranteed not to have a charting single. This is too bad because the album definitely had a couple tracks that could have singled. It has a bit of an Imperials sound and feel. The album is not my preferred genre but I actually quite liked the album. If you missed this one in the 80’s you should give it a listen now.
Tracklist 1 – I Can Depend On You – 3:44 2 – Can’t Go Back – 5:07 3 – Who Can Separate Us – 3:54 4 – The End Of Me – 5:44 5 – Only The Heart – 3:45 6 – Don’t Be Fooled – 5:33 7 – Come Unto Me – 5:24 8 – Blessed Jesus – 5:35
Will’s early music career was certainly one that has to be respected. He played with Bonnie Raitt’s band from 1974 to 1980. I can only imagine the stories he must have as if you didn’t know Bonnie was quite a hard rocker in those days. Not her style so much as her life. Anyway Will left the band in 1980 on amicable terms as he wanted to settle down with his wife to a more normal life. He moved to Muscle Shoals and took up with the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. In that same year he found Christ and embarked on a new career as a Christian musician. In 1982 he ended up with a deal from Refuge Records and released this album. This album has an excellent 70’s feel and Will gave us many more albums where he showcases his talent.
Tracklist 1 – Number One Command – 3:58 2 – This Is The Message – 2:24 3 – You Call Me A Dreamer – 4:12 4 – That Your Grace May Abound – 4:08 5 – Faith Is Not A Formula – 4:06 6 – Set Your Heart On Things Above – 4:12 7 – Carry On Soldier – 2:58 8 – Where You Gonna Run To – 4:04 9 – Now That You’ve Heard The Truth – 3:26 10 – Who I Am In You – 4:50
Credits Will McFarlane – Producer, Songwriter, Guitars, Vocals Gary Baker – Bass Mickey Buckins – Percussion Carol Cabler – Background Vocals Keith Compton – Engineer Linda Sue Davis – Strings Craig Duncan – Strings Ronnie Eades – Sax Ralph Ezell – Bass Mark Feldman – Strings Owen Hale – Drums Roger Hawkins – Drums Joey Holder – Background Vocals David Hood – Drums Clayton Ivey – Fender Rhodes Lenny LeBlanc – Background Vocals Lonnie “Butch” Ledford – Bass Glenn Meadows – Mastered Steve Moore – Engineer, Mixed Steve Nathan – Piano, Keyboards Wayne Perkins – Songwriter Ken Perry – Mastered Earl Spielman – Strings Paul Tobias – Strings Jerry L. Wallace – Producer, Fender Rhodes, Synthesizers, Percussion, Roto Toms, Background Vocals Martha Wiggins – Strings Kristen Wilkinson – Strings
Rick Cua – “Changed” from his album No Mystery
Edin-Adahl – “Wake Up” from their album Alibi
Bonnie Bramlett – “White Dove” from her album Step By Step
Per-Erik Hallin – “You Put Another Song In My Heart” from his album Better Late Than Never
Will McFarlane – “That’s How I Know You Called Me” from his album A Colony Of Heaven
Tom Douglas – “Jesus Never Sleeps” which was not released on an album
Forerunner – “Faith Walk” from their album (a.k.a)
Jerusalem – “Time” which was released as a bonus track on the CD release of Can’t Stop Us Now
Lifesavors – “Break In My Head” from their album Dream Life
Bryn Haworth – “Never Give Up On Love” from his album Pass It On
Joe English – “Anthem” from his album The Best Is Yet To Come
Tracklist
1 – Rick Cua – Changed – 3:50
2 – Edin-Adahl – Wake Up – 4:14
3 – Bonnie Bramlett – White Dove – 3:31
4 – Per-Erik Hallin – You Put Another Song In My Heart – 4:13
5 – Will McFarlane – That’s How I Know You Called Me – 3:21
6 – Tom Douglas – Jesus Never Sleeps – 4:10
7 – Forerunner – Faith Walk – 4:04
8 – Jerusalem – Time – 5:50
9 – Lifesavors – Break In My Head – 2:33
10 – Bryn Haworth – Never Give Up On Love – 3:35
11 – Joe English – Anthem – 3:20
