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- The Early Works (1991) (Dallas Holm compilation album)
The Early Works is a 1991 compilation album of Christian singer -songwriter Dallas Holm . It is released as part of a series of artist anthology albums called The Early Works featuring former artists who were on the Benson Records label when they first started. For this release, there are 15 hand-picked tracks from when Holm recorded them on the Greentree label from 1972 to 1983 and also featured his band Praise. This collection is available to stream and for download purchasing. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. Losing Game (from Signal ) -4:23 2. I Can't Wait (from Just Right ) -3:15 3. Didn't He Shine (Allen Reynolds, Bob McDill) (from Didn't He Shine ) -3:54 4. I've Never Seen the Righteous Forsaken (from All That Matters ) -4:19 5. A Broken Heart (from All That Matters ) -4:34 6. Looking Back (from Looking Back ) -3:03 7. Here We Are (from Tell 'em Again ) -4:30 8. I Saw the Lord (from I Saw the Lord ) -4:38 9. (Jesus Is A) River of Love (from Signal ) -4:26 10. Hittin' the Road (from Signal )-3:55 11. I've Never Been Out of His Care (Phil Johnson) (from I Saw the Lord ) -3:00 12. Jesus Gotta Hold Of My Life (from Peace, Joy and Love ) -3:27 13. Saved, Saved, Saved (from This is My Song -Live ) -2:52 14. What Will You Do? (from Tell em' Again ) -4:45 15. Rise Again (from Dallas Holm & Praise -Live ) -4:30 Personnel Dallas Holm & Praise: Dallas Holm -acoustic guitar, lead vocals (all tracks including solo tracks) Tim Johnson -keyboards, piano, backing vocals (tracks 1, 4, 5, 7 -11, 13 -15) Randy Adams -bass guitar, backing vocals (tracks 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13 -15) Ric Norris -drums (tracks 4, 5, 9 -11, 13 and 14) Rick Crawford -bass guitar, backing vocals (tracks 1, 9 and 10) LaDonna Johnson -backing vocals (tracks 7, 14 and 15) Production credits Phil Johnson -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 -14) Bob MacKenzie -producer (tracks 3, 6 and 12) Previous release: Through the Flame (1990) Next release: Chain of Grace (1992)
- Soldiers Again (1989)
Soldiers Again is the second collaborative album by musicians and songwriters Dallas Holm , Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson, known collectively as Holm, Sheppard, Johnson. It was released on October 23, 1989 by DaySpring/Word Records. The album was produced by Neal Joseph. Released in between albums by the individuals, Holm, Sheppard and Johnson had to wait nearly eight years to collaborate on a second album since their first self-titled album was released in 1981. At the time, they were all under contract to Greentree Records (Benson Records subsidiary label) so there were no contractual issues to work out. They had to wait until 1989 to put out a second album, as along the way, they were under contract to different record companies (Holm was on Word Records, while Sheppard and Johnson were both on Benson) and this can cause insurmountable legal issues. In 1989, none of them were under a contract so they were able to record a follow up album. Soldiers Again featured the Top 5 Christian AC hit "Feel Every Heartbeat." The title song also did well on Christian radio. The album is currently out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Feel Every Heartbeat (Tim Sheppard) -4:27 2. Give Me This Water (Tim Sheppard, Phil Johnson) -4:32 3. Fighter (Dallas Holm) -3:15 4. Standin' There (Tim Sheppard) -4:02 5. Child In His Arms (Dallas Holm, Phil Johnson) -4:03 6. Run For the Finish Line (Tim Sheppard) -3:37 7. City (Phil Johnson) -4:16 8. Wisdom (Dallas Holm) -4:58 9. I Can See Your House (Phil Johnson) -3:07 10. Soldiers Again (Dallas Holm, Phil Johnson) -4:17 Personnel Holm, Sheppard, Johnson: Dallas Holm -vocals Tim Sheppard -vocals Phil Johnson -vocals Radio singles 1989 "Feel Every Heartbeat" -#3 Christian AC 1990 "Soldiers Again" -#40 Christian AC Dallas Holm: Previous release: Beyond the Curtain (1988) Next release: Through the Flame (1990) Tim Sheppard: Previous release: I Am Determined (1989) Next release: Day of Visitation (2006) Phil Johnson: Previous release: U No Who (with Kim Peery) (1985) Listen to the album Soldiers Again here:
- Beyond the Curtain (1988)
Beyond the Curtain is the 21st release and 18th studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Dallas Holm , It was released on May 24, 1988 by DaySpring/Word Records. The album was produced by Neal Joseph. The album is a mix of pop, adult contemporary and sometimes inspirational. Holm records a new version of his 1977 classic "Rise Again" to commemorate its 10th anniversary since it first charted back in 1978. It was released in the spring as the lead single during the Easter season. Other radio hits include "Mount Up With Wings" and "Jesus Saves." Beyond the Curtain peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The album is currently out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. The 1988 version of "Rise Again" can be heard digitally on the Word Records compilation album Songs That Defined a Decade: Christian Hits of the 70s . Due to label and licencing rights issues, the original 1977 live recorded version could not be added to that collection. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. The Second Mile (Paul Smith, Tommy Greer) -4:22 2. Heal Me -5:37 3. Gone Forever -4:25 4. Jesus Saves (Larry Bryant) -4:51 5. Mount Up With Wings -4:12 6. Rise Again (1988 Version) -5:09 7. Reveal Your Love -5:25 8. Blow Through Me -4:57 9. Just Believin' -3:16 10. Beyond the Curtain (Tim Sheppard) -4:12 Radio singles 1988 "Rise Again" (1988 Version) -#20 Christian AC 1988 -1989 "Mount Up With Wings" -#15 Christian AC 1989 "Jesus Saves" -#13 Christian AC Previous release: Against the Wind (1986) Next release: Soldiers Again (1989) (with Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson) Listen to the album Beyond the Curtain here:
- Against the Wind (1986)
Against the Wind is the 20th release by Christian singer - songwriter Dallas Holm . It was released in late 1986 on DaySpring/Word Records. It was produced by Neal Joseph. This is Holm's 17th studio album overall counting his previous projects with his band Praise. It is also Holm's first album without Praise after seven releases under the name Dallas Holm & Praise. Holm rocks out a little on the title track as the lead single, while still maintaining his pop/AC sound. Guest artists on the album include First Call , Steven Curtis Chapman , former Praise member Rick Crawford and Paul Smith , who sings a duet with Holm on the track "Each Song I Sing." Holm also released a companion video album of the same name on VHS featuring six music videos. Against the Wind climbed up to number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1995, Benson Records reissued the album on CD. Against the Wind is currently out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. In 1988, Holm earned his first and only Grammy Award nomination for Best Gospel Performance, Male for his album Against the Wind . Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. Against the Wind -3:59 2. That Way -3:45 3. Waiting -4:18 4. Look for a Window (Billy Simon) -3:48 5. Count the Cost (Geoff Thurman, Becky Thurman, Steven V. Taylor) -4:03 6. The First Stone (Geoff Thurman, Becky Thurman, Justin Peters) -2:56 7. Each Song I Sing (duet with Paul Smith) -4:33 8. Losers, Winners -2:46 9. He'll Dry the Tears -4:15 Radio singles 1987 "Against the Wind" -#3 Christian CHR, #10 Christian AC 1987 "He'll Dry the Tears" -#7 Christian AC 1987 "Look for a Window" -#6 Christian AC 1987 "Count the Cost" -#26 Christian AC Previous release: Change the World (1985) (with Praise) Next release: Beyond the Curtain (1988) Listen to the album Against the Wind here: Watch the playlist of music videos from the album here:
- Change the World (1985)
Change the World is the 19th release and 7th album by Dallas Holm & Praise. This is Holm's first album on Word Records' DaySpring label. It was released in the fall of 1985 and produced by Smitty Price and Neal Joseph. This is also the final album to feature his backing band Praise with Tim Johnson, Rick Crawford and Ric Norris. Future and subsequent albums will just feature Holm only, reverting back to his solo career. Change the World 's sound is more pop/adult contemporary especially featuring more keyboards and synthesizers. "Prayer Warriors" and "Mystified" were Christian radio hits. Holm wrote all the songs on the album. Guest artists include Wayne Watson and Marty McCall and Melodie Tunney of First Call , all providing backing vocals in addition to Praise and other studio musicians. Change the World peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in the spring of 1986. Holm's original label, Benson Records, reissued the album in 1993 on CD and it is currently out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm. 1. Prayer Warriors -4:25 2. Just Don't Feel Like Dancin' -3:44 3. It's War -3:14 4. Live What You Say -3:55 5. While I'm Standing Here -4:39 6. Change the World -4:44 7. This Breath of Life -3:04 8. Care for the Wounded -3:42 9. Mystified -4:16 10. We Have Overcome -3:27 Radio singles 1986 "Prayer Warriors" -#14 Christian CHR, #12 Christian AC 1986 "Mystified" -#11 Christian AC Previous release: Signal (1983) (with Praise) Next release: Against the Wind (1986) Listen to the album Change the World here: Watch the music video of Change the World here:
- Signal (1983)
Signal is the 18th release and 6th album by Dallas Holm & Praise, released on August 19, 1983 by Greentree/Benson Records. The album was produced by Phil Johnson. It is the first album to feature new Praise member Rick Crawford playing on bass guitar, taking over for outgoing bass player and vocalist Randy Adams and appears on the back album jacket with Holm and Praise members Tim Johnson and Ric Norris. Crawford co-wrote the track "Only One Lord" and also provided backing vocals throughout the album. The country-pop fueled lead single "Losing Game" was a Top 5 hit on the Christian radio charts. Signal peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. This was also their final release on the Greentree label. Benson was Holm's label for over a decade. He would return to the Benson label in 1992. In 1990, Signal , along with I Saw the Lord were reissued as a double disc CD, but omitted the tracks "Touch Me With Love" and the reprise of "Hittin' the Road," due to time constraints. It has since been out of print and is not digitally available. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. Losing Game -4:23 2. I'll Be a Fool -3:51 3. River of Love -4:25 4. You Rescued Me -4:13 5. Only One Lord (Rick Crawford, Sy Simonson) -3:43 6. Hittin' the Road -3:55 7. Runnin' the Race -3:54 8. Touch Me With Love -5:30 9. I Love Him More Each Day -3:54 10. Hittin' the Road (reprise) -1:35 Personnel Dallas Holm & Praise: Dallas Holm -guitar, lead vocals Tim Johnson -keyboards, backing vocals Rick Crawford -bass guitar, backing vocals Ric Norris -drums, backing vocals additional musicians: Jon Goin -guitar Smitty Price -keyboards Denis Solee -woodwinds Radio singles 1983 -1984 "Losing Game" -#5 Christian AC/CHR 1984 "Hittin' the Road" -#26 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: I Saw the Lord (1981) (with Praise) Next release: Change the World (1985) (with Praise) Listen to the album Signal here:
- Dallas Holm
Dallas Holm (born November 5, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American singer - songwriter of Christian music, whose musical ministry has spanned almost six decades. His 1977 live album, with the group Praise, featured his best known song, "Rise Again." The group consisted of Dallas Holm on acoustic guitar and vocals, Tim and Ladonna Johnson on keyboards and vocals, and Randy Adams on bass. Holm's influence has been greatest in contemporary Christian music . While he has had several hit singles in CCM, he is best known for "Rise Again," which is about the resurrection of Jesus . It was named as one of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music by CCM Magazine in 2006. Over the course of Holm's career, he has performed many styles of music including adult contemporary, country, blues, reggae and pop-rock. Over the course of Holm's career he has released more than 30 albums counting solo, with Praise or other artists. He has received a total of seven Dove Awards as of 2020. Holm has also been inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2007) and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2012. Holm was married to his wife Linda until her death on December 30, 2023. They had been married for 54 years. Holm is survived by their grown children Jennifer and Jeffery and is a grandfather to five children. Holm currently hosts a podcast called Here We Are with Dallas Holm where he tells the stories behind some of his famous recording and gives listeners words of comfort and hope. More information on Dallas Holm at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Holm Discography Just a Closer Walk (1966) (with Phil Eksted and Don Moore) I Saw the Light (1969) Dallas Holm (1970) Just the Way I Feel It (1971) For Teens Only (1971) Looking Back (1972) Didn't He Shine (1973) Peace, Joy and Love (1974) Nothing But Praise/Songs by Bill & Gloria Gaither (1975) Just Right (1976) Live (1977) (with Praise) Tell 'em Again (1978) (with Praise) His Last Days (1979) (Easter musical project) All That Matters (1979) (with Praise) Looking Back at the Best of Dallas Holm (1980) (compilation album) This Is My Song (1980) (live album with Praise) Holm, Sheppard, Johnson (1981) (with Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson) I Saw the Lord (1981) (with Praise) Signal (1983) (with Praise) Change the World (1985) (with Praise) Against the Wind (1986) Beyond the Curtain (1988) Soldiers Again (1989) (with Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson) Through the Flame (1990) The Early Works (1991) (Benson Records compilation album) Chain of Grace (1992) Mesa (1993) (with Dana Key and Jerry Williams) Completely Taken In (1993) Face of Mercy (1995) Signature Songs (1999) (Benson Records compilation album) Before Your Throne (1999) Holm for Christmas (1999) Foundations (2002) (with Linda Holm) Good News Blues (2005) Songs of Hope and Comfort (2011) (compilation album)
- I Saw the Lord (1981)
I Saw the Lord is the 17th release and 5th album by Dallas Holm & Praise, released on October 21, 1981 by Greentree/Benson Records. The album was produced by Phil Johnson. The title song was the only track released to Christian radio as the lead single. It is Holm's visionary song about seeing the Lord Jesus face-to-face, there in heaven. The song was Holm's first number one hit on the Christian AC chart in the spring of 1982 for eight weeks and is reminiscent of his 1978 classic "Rise Again." Holm covers the Bob Dylan track "I Believe in You," originally from his 1979 album Gotta Serve Somebody . Although the band Praise did not play any instruments on the album, Holm, Tim Johnson and Randy Adams provide backing vocals. Rick Norris did not perform on the album, but is photographed with the other members with Praise on the inside album folder jacket. The album was performed by various studio musicians. This is the last album to feature Praise member Adams as he left the group and was replaced by musician Rick Crawford on touring. I Saw the Lord was the group's first and only number one album on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart in 1982, their biggest selling album since their 1977 live album . In 1982 at the 13th GMA Dove Awards, Holm was the most nominated artist with five including Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Group of the Year with Praise, Songwriter of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year, losing in all categories. The following year in 1983, the title song was nominated for Song of the Year. I Saw the Lord was first reissued on CD in 1990 as a double disc CD with Signal with all 11 tracks but when it was reissued again as a solo CD in 1993, the track "Along the Way" was omitted. The album is currently out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. Worth the Waiting -4:29 2. Peaceful Harbor -3:37 3. Hey Child -3:41 4. How Can I Be So Wrong -3:24 5. Bloodline (Mickey Cates) -4:11 6. I Am So Happy -3:59 7. I Saw the Lord -4:38 8. Along the Way -4:00 9. I Believe in You (Bob Dylan) -5:01 10. I've Never Been Out of His Care (Phil Johnson) -3:00 11. Come Sweet Jesus -3:32 Radio singles 1982 "I Saw the Lord" -#1 Christian AC for 8 weeks Previous release: Holm, Sheppard, Johnson (1981) (with Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson) Next release: Signal (1983) (with Praise) Listen to the album I Saw the Lord here:
- Holm, Sheppard, Johnson (1981)
Holm, Sheppard, Johnson is the first collaborative album by musicians and songwriters Dallas Holm , Tim Sheppard and Phil Johnson. It was released on August 31, 1981 by Greentree/Benson Records. It was produced by the trio themselves. It is Holm's first collaboration album in 15 years since his debut collaborative album Just a Closer Walk with Phil Eksted and Don Moore in 1966 and his first album outside of Praise, but it is Holm's 16th release overall. It is also Sheppard and Johnson's first time collaborating with Holm in a recorded setting since Johnson is known for producing Holm's albums in the past. Each member has contributed songwriting on this project. The track "Drawin' From the Well" was the trio's first Top 5 hit peaking at number 3 on the Christian AC radio chart. Holm, Sheppard, Johnson peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart in early 1982. The trio would not make another album until 1989 with their second release Soldiers Again . Holm, Sheppard, Johnson is not available on CD and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Still Livin' (Dallas Holm) -3:30 2. The World Will Know (Tim Sheppard) -3:41 3. It's Real (Phil Johnson) -3:48 4. Let's Go to Jesus (Dallas Holm) -3:29 5. Driftin' (Tim Sheppard) -3:39 6. Drawin' From the Well (Phil Johnson) -4:35 7. He May Be Our Father (Tim Sheppard) -4:47 8. Jesus You Are Mine (Dallas Holm) -3:33 9. Ready to Go (Tim Sheppard) -3:49 10. Always with Jesus (Phil Johnson) -4:31 Personnel Holm, Sheppard, Johnson: Dallas Holm -vocals Tim Sheppard -vocals Phil Johnson -vocals Radio singles 1982 "Drawin' From the Well" -#3 Christian AC Dallas Holm: Previous release: This is My Song (1980) (live album with Praise) Next release: I Saw the Lord (1981) (with Praise) Tim Sheppard: Previous release: Forever (1981) Next release: The Best of Tim Sheppard (1984) (compilation album) Phil Johnson: Previous release: Somebody Like You (1978) Next release: U No Who (1985) (with Kim Peery) Listen to the album Holm, Sheppard, Johnson here:
- Looking Back at the Best of Dallas Holm (1980)
Looking Back at the Best of Dallas Holm is a compilation album by Christian singer - songwriter Dallas Holm , released on May 29, 1980 by Greentree/Benson Records. The collection features tracks from Holm's early to mid 1970s releases before the formation of Dallas Holm & Praise. Holm wrote on the back sleeve cover about this album: " Some say we shouldn't look back, but only look to the future. I think it's important from time to time to consider where the Lord has brought us. We who believe, walk along a pathway prepared by Him. The songs on this album represent but a few steps along that path." Looking Back... debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. This collection is not on CD and is out of print. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. Jesus Got a Hold of My Life (from Peace, Joy and Love ) -3:27 2. He Means All to Me (from Just Right ) -3:48 3. Didn't He Shine (Allen Reynolds, Bob McDill) (from Didn't He Shine ) -3:52 4. Your Heart, Your Home (from Just Right ) -3:40 5. Looking Back (from Looking Back ) -3:03 6. Peace, Joy and Love (from Peace, Joy and Love ) -3:27 7. He Knew Me Then (from Just Right ) -3:21 8. Let My Light Shine (from Didn't He Shine ) -3:38 9. Jesus I'm An Open Book (from Just Right ) -4:08 10. Life Never Came Easy (Phil Johnson) (from Peace, Joy and Love ) -3:46 11. Heart O' Mine (from Just Right ) -2:16 Production credits Phil Johnson -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11) Bob Mackenzie -producer (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10) The compilation album was compiled by Phil Johnson. Previous release: All That Matters (1979) (with Praise) Next release: This is My Song (1980) (live album with Praise) Listen to the compilation album Looking Back at the Best of Dallas Holm here:
- All That Matters (1979)
All That Matters is the 14th release and 3rd album by Dallas Holm & Praise, released on August 22, 1979 by Greentree/Benson Records. It was produced by Phil Johnson. It's the third release Holm made with his band Praise featuring the radio singles "A Broken Heart" and the title track. The album (along with their 1977 live release Live ) made its first appearance in Billboard magazine's inaugural Top Inspirational Albums chart in March 1980 and debuted and peaked at number 13. In 1980, Holm won Male Vocalist of the Year and All That Matters was named Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year which he shared with Praise at the 11th GMA Dove Awards. This is the first album without vocalist and songwriter LaDonna Johnson. All That Matters is not available on CD is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs are written by Dallas Holm, except where noted. 1. A Broken Heart -4:34 2. Jesus Knows Your Hurt -3:10 3. I've Never the Righteous Forsaken -4:19 4. That's When Jesus Found Me -4:16 5. Love in My Heart -3:08 6. All That Matters -2:11 7. If All I Ever Knew -4:27 8. Meet My Jesus -2:57 9. He is There (Randy Adams, Tim Johnson) -3:46 10. Feed My Sheep (Dallas Holm, Phil Johnson) -6:12 Personnel Dallas Holm & Praise: Dallas Holm -acoustic guitar, lead and backing vocals Tim Johnson -piano, backing vocals Randy Adams -bass guitar, backing vocals Ric Norris -drums, backing vocals NOTE: Praise members were only featured on some tracks and did not perform the entire album. Most tracks were played by various studio musicians. Accolades Dove Award -Male Vocalist of the Year (Dallas Holm) Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year ( All That Matters with Praise) Radio singles 1980 "A Broken Heart" -#6 Christian AC/CHR 1980 "All That Matters" -#23 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: His Last Days (1979) (Easter musical project) Next release: Looking Back at the Best of Dallas Holm (1980) (compilation album) Listen to the album All That Matters here:
- His Last Days (1979)
His Last Days is the 13th release and 12th studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Dallas Holm . It was released in the spring of 1979 by Greentree/ Benson Records. It was produced by Phil Johnson. It is an Easter musical project with narration by Holm, as he tells the story of Jesus' earthly ministry and the more-focused last days of his life leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection. It features some re-recorded songs like his signature classic "Rise Again" and "What Will You Do?" and originals like "Mary's Song" and "Hosanna." In 1987, a companion film of the same name was released on VHS adapted from this project with Holm on location in Jerusalem outside the Garden Tomb with an audience as it interlaces with the story of Jesus. His Last Days debuted and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart in July 1980. The album is not available on CD and is not available digitally. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs and narration are written by Dallas Holm. 1. What Will You Do -3:09 2. Hosanna -4:27 3. Do You Believe in Me? -2:54 4. Father -5:52 5. Betrayal scene (spoken) -2:02 6. Calvary -3:36 7. Mary's Song -3:42 8. What Kind of Man Is This? -3:52 9. Rise Again/Hosanna (reprise) -6:29 10. What Will You Do? (reprise) -2:17 Previous release: Tell 'em Again (1978) (with Praise) Next release: All That Matters (1979) (with Praise) Listen to the Easter musical project His Last Day here: Watch the film His Last Days , adapted from the album of the same name: