Live and Learn (1986)

Live and Learn is the third studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Paul Smith. Released in 1986, it is Smith's first album in six years resuming his solo career that he started in 1978. It is also Smith's first album on Word Records' DaySpring label and his first-post album after his four-year time as lead singer of The Imperials. Smith left the vocal group in 1985 after releasing their album Let the Wind Blow and resumed back to his solo career. Live and Learn is produced by Keith Thomas, whom Smith has collaborated previously on The Imperials' 1983 double album Side by Side producing Smith's side. Hits on Live and Learn include the title song, "Never Be Another" and "Everlasting Joy."

Track listing

All songs were written by Paul Smith and Keith Thomas, except where noted.

1. Everlasting Joy -4:04

2. Live and Learn (Paul Smith, Keith Thomas, David Martin) -4:32

3. Never Be Another (David Martin) -3:53

4. Keep the Light On -4:06

5. So Good to Know -4:13

6. Let Love Happen to You -4:44

7. A Holy Nation -3:40

8. Praisemaker (Paul Smith, Tom Hemby) -3:47

9. Beautiful the Dreamer (Paul Smith, Mike Hudson) -4:01

Radio singles

1986 "Never Be Another" -#6 Christian CHR, #2 Christian AC

1986 "Live and Learn" -#26 Christian AC

1986 "Everlasting Joy" -#13 Christian CHR

1986 -1987 "A Holy Nation" -#20 Christian AC

1987 "Let Love Happen to You" -#14 Christian CHR, #36 Christian AC

Previous release: Free Man (1979) (independent album)

Next release: No Frills (1987)