The Concert of a Lifetime (1995)

The Concert of a Lifetime is the first live album and video by Christian singer - songwriter Ray Boltz, released on July 21, 1995 by Ray Boltz Music/Word Records. This live release serves as a career-spanning collection, capturing high-energy live performances of his greatest hits and most impactful ministry songs. In addition to his signature songs "Watch the Lamb," "Thank You" and "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb," Boltz performs two new tracks; "Touching Him" and "The Stones."

The Concert of a Lifetime peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart (his highest charting release) and debuted and peaked at number 194 on the Billboard 200. It was Boltz's second longest charting album on the Christian Albums list where it stayed for 103 weeks. His 1992 compilation album Moment For the Heart spent 173 weeks. Like his compilation album, the concert album was Gold certified in 1998 by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The concert video was also released on VHS, Gold certified and nominated for a Dove Award for Long Form Music Video of the Year. It was later released on DVD in 2001.

The Concert of a Lifetime was issued on cassette tape and CD when it was first issued. It is not available on digital platforms, but it is sold at Boltz's website at www.rayboltz.com. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article.

Track listing

1. The Storm (intro instrumental) (music by Steve Millikan) -1:25

2. The Anchor Holds (Lawrence Chewning; reworked lyrics by Ray Boltz) -6:10

3. I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb (Ray Boltz) -7:35

4. I've Come to Serve (Ray Boltz, Steve Millikan) -3:27

5. I Go to the River (Ray Boltz, Brent Alan Henderson, Steve Millikan) -4:56

6. The Stones (Ray Boltz, Steve Millikan) -3:38

7. Medley (Ray Boltz, Steve Millikan) -10:35

The Altar/The Hammer/Feel the Nails

8. Watch the Lamb (Ray Boltz) -8:27

9. Thank You (Ray Boltz) -5:43

10. Heaven Is Counting On You (Ray Boltz, Steve Millikan) -4:13

11. I Will Praise the Lord (Ray Boltz) -5:13

12. Touching Him (Ray Boltz) -6:03

13. Behold (Ray Boltz) -5:22

RIAA certifications

Gold certified in 1998.

Previous release: Allegiance (1994) 

Next release: No Greater Sacrifice (1996)

Listen to the album The Concert of a Lifetime here:

Watch the concert video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCiaScpuVU