I Put Away My Idols (1983)

I Put Away My Idols is the 19th studio and third Christian music album by American singer - songwriter Dion DiMucci, released around July 1983 by DaySpring/Word Records. The album was produced by Dion, Paul Harris and Eric Schilling.

Once again continuing Dion's signature pop-rock and rootsy vocal style, I Put Away My Idols was critically acclaimed and one his best albums in Christian music. It features ten faith-driven songs, many exploring biblical narratives or personal testimony. The title song was a big hit at Christian radio, even doing well at Christian Rock radio. "I Put Away My Idols" detailed his conversion and renunciation of his secular teen-idol identity. "Day of the Lord" is a duet with backing vocalist Pamela Sessody and the song leans into the biblical concept of the eschatological, transforming a topic often associated with judgment into a message of ultimate hope, healing, and personal friendship with Jesus. "They Won't Tell You" served as a direct, counter-cultural critique of 1980s secular media, corporate television, and the empty promises of pop culture.

I Put Away My Idols peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Male in 1984.

Track listing

1. Here is My Servant (Dion DiMucci, Jon Polce) -3:41

2. Trust in the Lord (Dion DiMucci) -3:02

3. Day of the Lord (vocal duet with Pamela Sessody) (James Owmby) -4:04

4. I Put Away My Idols (Dion DiMucci) -3:13

5. Daddy (Bob Smith) -5:06

6. Very Soon (Bob Smith) -4:11

7. They Won't Tell You (Bob Smith) -3:41

8. Healing (Bob Smith, Mickie Carol) -5:17

9. Give It Up and Surrender (Bob Smith) -3:13

10. My Prayer For You (John Fowler) -2:59

Radio singles

1983 "Day of the Lord" with Pamela Sessody -#8 Christian AC/CHR

1983 "I Put Away My Idols" -#12 Christian AC/CHR

Previous release: Only Jesus (1982) 

Next release: Seasons (1984) (compilation album)