Inside Job (1980)

Inside Job is the 17th studio and first Christian music album by American singer - songwriter Dion DiMucci. It was released by the DaySpring/Word label around November 1980. Marking a significant shift from his famous 1950s doo-wop and 1960s secular singer-songwriter roots, this record was Dion's first official contemporary Christian release. His first Christian radio hits were "I Belive (Sweet Lord Jesus)" and "Center of My Life." Both were Top 10 hits in 1981. Inside Job debuted on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart at No. 35 in April 1981 and peaked at No. 2 the following month. The album was produced by Dion along with Paul Harris and Eric Schilling.

Track listing

1. I Belive (Sweet Lord Jesus) (Dion DiMucci, Bill Tuohy) -3:45

2. He's the One (Dion DiMucci) -5:02

3. Center of My Life (Dion DiMucci, Bill Tuohy) -4:28

4. The Truth Will Set You Free (Dion DiMucci, Bill Tuohy) -6:11

5. Gonna Be Ready (Dion DiMucci) -3:39

6. Old Souveiners (Dion DiMucci, Bill Tuohy) -3:53

7. New Jersey Wife (Dion DiMucci, Bill Tuohy) -3:55

8. Man in the Glass (Dion DiMucci, Ricky Guilano) -4:23

9 Sweet Surrender (Dion DiMucci) -4:34

Radio singles

1981 "I Belive (Sweet Lord Jesus)" -#7 Christian AC/CHR

1981 "Center of My Life" -#10 Christian AC/CHR

Previous release: Return of the Wanderer (1978)

Next release: Only Jesus (1982)