The Classics...A Tribute (2000)

The Classics...A Tribute is the tenth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Ray Boltz, released on March 28, 2000 by Ray Boltz Music/Word Records. The album was produced by Boltz and Steve Millikan. The Classics is a tribute album as Boltz recorded 10 of his favorite cover songs that he grew up listening to such as Michael W. Smith's "Great Is the Lord," Dallas Holm's "Rise Again," Rich Mullins' "Awesome God" and Russ Taff's "We Will Stand" among others. Boltz also records a new track "I Wouldn't Go Back" written by Boltz's frequent songwriting collaborator Lawrence Chewning. The Classics climbed to number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. This is Boltz's final charted album.

Track listing

1. Great Is the Lord (originally recorded by Michael W. Smith) (Michael W. Smith,

Deborah D. Smith) -3:22

2. He's Alive (originally recorded by Don Francisco) (Don Francisco) -4:50

3. O Lord, You're Beautiful (originally recorded by Keith Green) (Keith Green) -4:33

4. Rise Again (originally recorded by Dallas Holm & Praise) (Dallas Holm) -4:01

5. I Wouldn't Go Back (Lawrence Chewning) (new recording) -4:55

6. Awesome God (originally recorded by Rich Mullins) (Rich Mullins) -3:37

7. People Need the Lord (originally recorded by Steve Green) (Phill McHugh, Greg

Nelson) -5:17

8. Through It All (originally recorded by Andraé Crouch & the Disciples) (Andraé

Crouch) -4:10

9. We Will Stand (originally recorded by Russ Taff) (Russ Taff, Tori Taff, James

Hollihan, Jr.) -4:45

10. If That Isn't Love (originally recorded by Dottie Rambo) (Dottie Rambo) -4:26

11. The King Is Coming (originally recorded by The Bill Gaither Trio) (Bill Gaither,

Gloria Gaither, Charles Millhuff) -4:33

Previous release: Honor and Glory (1998)

Next release: Moments For the Heart: The Very Best of Ray Boltz, Volumes 1 & 2

(2 CD compilation album)