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- Walk On (2001)
Walk On is the ninth studio album by the Christian male vocal group 4Him , released on October 30, 2001. It is the first of two albums by 4Him released on the Word Records label, after being on the Benson label for more than ten years. Walk On was released nearly a month after Benson issued the "best of" compilation album Chapter One...A Decade . The album is produced by Mark Heimermann and Brent Bourgeois. The first single "Psalm 112" would give the group their final number one song on the Christian AC chart from R&R ( Radio & Records ). Also further singles "Surrender" and "Who You Are" both topped the Christian Inspo chart. The album debuted and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Psalm 112 (Mark Harris, Tony Wood) -4:48 2. Surrender (Mark Harris, Brent Bourgeois) -4:20 3. Walk On (Mark Harris, Tony Wood) -4:28 4. I Know You Now (Mark Harris, Mark Heimermann, Billy Simon) -3:55 5. Let the Healing Begin (Mark Harris) -4:48 6. This is My Declaration (Mark Harris, Tony Wood) -3:28 7. One Foot in the Water (Mark Harris, Brent Bourgeois) -3:55 8. Who You Are (Mark Harris, Chris Eaton) -4:30 9. The Waiting (Mark Harris) -3:47 10. Eyes of the World (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) -4:15 11. City of Refuge (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) -4:41 12. Love Boomerang (Mark Harris, Mark Heimermann) -3:55 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Mark Heimermann -producer (tracks 1, 4, 5, 10 to 12) Brent Bourgeois -producer (tracks 2, 3, 6 -9) Radio singles 2001 -2002 "Psalm 112" -#1 R&R Christian AC 2002 "Surrender -#3 R&R Christian AC, - #1 R&R Christian Inspo 2002 -2003 "Who You Are" -#1 R&R Christian Inspo 2002 -2003 "I Know You Now" -#3 R&R Christian AC Previous release: Chapter One...A Decade (2001) (compilation album) Next release: Visible (2003)
- Chapter One...A Decade (2001)
Chapter One...A Decade is a compilation album of the Christian male vocal group 4Him , released on October 2, 2001 by Benson Records. Similar to their 1999 compilation Best Ones , this collection contains 15 of 4Him's best songs including two songs from other projects: "The Only Thing I Need" featuring Jon Anderson ( former lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes) from Streams and "You Are Holy" from My Utmost for His Highest , plus songs that were not on Best Ones like "A Strange Way to Save the World" and "Can't Get Past the Evidence." The group was not involved with the making of this collection. Track listing 1. Ride of Life (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Ride ) -4:38 2. The Only Thing I Need (with Jon Anderson) (Brent Bourgeois) (from Streams ) -5:02 3. You Are Holy (Michael W. Smith, Carolyn Arends, Mark Harris) (from My Utmost for His Highest ) -4:59 4. For Future Generations (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clack) (from The Ride ) -4:50 5. Shelter in the Rain (Mark Harris, Marty Magehee) (from The Ride ) -3:49 6. Sacred Hideaway (Marty Magehee) (from The Message ) -5:21 7. Can't Get Past the Evidence (Mark Harris) (from Obvious ) -3:53 8. The Measure of a Man (Mark Lewis, Don Koch, Stephanie Lewis) (from The Message ) -4:05 9. Before the River Came (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) (from Obvious ) -4:08 10. Center of the Mark (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Message ) -5:23 11. Where There is Faith (Billy Simon) (from 4Him ) -4:58 12. A Man You Would Write About (Billy Simon) (from Face the Nation ) -4:57 13. Land of Mercy (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark, Keith Dudley) (from The Message ) -4:07 14. The Basics of Life (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Basics of Life ) -5:13 15. A Strange Way to Save the World (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) (from Christmas: The Season of Love ) -4:37 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Don Koch -producer (tracks 1, 4, 8, 10, 13 -15) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 5 and 9) 4Him and Bill Baumgart -producers (track 7) Peter Wolf -producer (track 6) Brent Bourgeois and Loren Balman -producers (track 2) Brown Bannister -producer (track 3) Jonathan David Brown -producer (track 11) Reed Arvin -producer (track 12) Previous release: Hymns: A Place of Worship (2000) Next release: Walk On (2001)
- Best Ones (1999)
Best Ones is an official compilation album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released on March 23, 1999 by Benson Records. It is a collection of 14 of 4Him's best known radio songs, many of them climbed to number one on the Christian AC chart. There are no new tracks in this collection. Best Ones peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums and number 123 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. Track listing 1. Real Thing (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clack) (from The Ride ) -4:27 2. He Never Changes (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from Face the Nation ) -4:29 3. The Basics of Life (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Basics of Life ) -5:13 4. Couldn't We Stand (Don Koch, Dave Clarke) (from 4Him ) -4:02 5. The Measure of a Man (Mark Lewis, Don Koch, Stephanie Lewis) (from The Message ) -4:05 6. Why? (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) (from Face the Nation ) -4:56 7. Where There is Faith (Billy Simon) (from 4Him ) -4:58 8. Wings (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Ride ) -3:59 9. Before the River Came (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) (from Obvious ) -4:08 10. The Message (Mark Harris, Michael Omartian, Don Koch) (from The Message ) -4:24 11. Great Awakening (Mark Harris) (from Obvious ) -4:47 12. Lay It All on the Line (Mark Harris, Chris Eaton, Brent Bourgeois) (from The Message) -4:23 13. Center of the Mark (Mark Harris, Don Koch) (from The Message ) -5:23 14. For Future Generations (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clack) (from The Ride ) -4:50 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Don Koch -producer (tracks 2 -6, 8 and 14) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 1, 9 -11) 4Him and Bill Baumgart -producers (tracks 12 and 13) Jonathan David Brown -producer (track 7) Peter Wolf -producer (track 8) Previous release: Obvious (1998) Next release: Hymns: A Place of Worship (2000)
- Obvious (1998)
Obvious is the seventh studio album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released on April 7, 1998 by Benson Records. The album is produced by the group themselves with Bill Baumgart and Michael Omartian. On Obvious , each member took more ownership of their music and became more involved in the production and songwriting aspects. Mark Harris, who is the main principled songwriter of 4Him since 1990, has co-written ten of the album's 11 tracks with two songs he wrote by himself. Andy Chrisman co-wrote the track "Signs and Wonders" and Marty Magehee has co-written two songs, all with Harris. 4Him and Baumgart produced seven songs while Omartian produced four songs. This is the first album in which Don Koch has not been involved in the production of this album, as he has done in previous albums. Obvious debuted and peaked at number 2 on the Top Christian Albums and number 95 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. A music video for their third single "Before the RIver Came" was made to promote the album. This would be the last music video that 4Him will make during their run as a group. Track listing 1. Let the Lion Run Free (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) -4:53 2. Can't Get Past the Evidence (Mark Harris) -3:53 3. Signs and Wonders (Mark Harris, Andy Chrisman) -3:55 4. Great Awakening (Mark Harris) -4:47 5. That Kind of Love (Billy Simon, Jeff Silvey) -4:10 6. Mystery of Grace (Mark Harris, Brent Bourgeois) -5:06 7. Obvious (Mark Harris, Bill Baumgart) -4:09 8. Before the River Came (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) -4:08 9. Voice in the Wilderness (Mark Harris, Marty Magehee) -4:45 10. Who's at the Wheel (Mark Harris, Marty Magehee, Brent Bourgeois ) -6:02 11. The Hand of God (Mark Harris, Keith Dudley) -5:12 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits 4Him and Bill Baumgart -producers (tracks 1 -3, 5 -7 and 11) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 4, 8 -10) Radio singles 1998 "Can't Get Past the Evidence" -#8 Christian CHR, -# 2 Christian AC 1998 "Great Awakening" -#1 Christian AC 1998 "Before the River Came" -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks Previous release: The Message (1996) Next release: Best Ones (1999) (compilation album) Watch the music video of "Before the River Came" here:
- The Message (1996)
The Message is the sixth studio album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released in 1996 on Benson Records. The group themselves got involved in production, co-producing the album with Bill Baumgart, along with returning producers Don Koch, Michael Omartian and Peter Wolf. With The Message , 4Him changed their overall sound in an effort to keep pushing the creative limits of the group. The guys replaced the over-the-top orchestrations and choral vocal arrangements with a stripped down, acoustic band approach where one of the guys would sing lead and the other three would sing backing vocals. 4Him earned their first (and only) Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for this project. 4Him member Mark Harris co-wrote all but one of the songs on The Message . The other member Marty Magehee wrote and sang the lead on the track "Sacred Hideaway." Songwriting contributions also from producers Koch and Omartian, Brent Bourgeois and Chris Eaton among others. The Message peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums, number 2 on the Heatseekers Albums and debuted on the Billboard 200 Albums chart at number 115. At the 1997 GMA Dove Awards, they were nominated for Group of the Year, Artist of the year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Track listing 1. Lay It All on the Line (Mark Harris, Chris Eaton, Brent Bourgeois) -4:23 2. The Measure of a Man (Mark Lewis, Don Koch, Stephanie Lewis) -4:05 3. Land of Mercy (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark, Keith Dudley) -4:07 4. The Message (Mark Harris, Michael Omartian, Don Koch) -4:24 5. The King and I (Mark Harris, Michael Omartian) -4:12 6. Center of the Mark (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -5:23 7. Window With a View (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) -4:04 8. All the Evidence I Need (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Keith Dudley) -4:25 9. Sacred Hideaway (Marty Magehee) -5:21 10. A Lot Like You (Mark Harris, Michael Omartian, Keith Dudley) -4:29 11. Greatest Story Ever Told (Mark Harris, Brent Bourgeois) -5:33 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits 4Him and Bill Baumgart -producers (tracks 1, 6, 8 and 11) Don Koch -producer (track 2, 3 and 7) Michael Omartian -producer (tracks 4, 5 and 10) Peter Wolf -producer (track 9) Radio singles 1996 "The Message" -#12 Christian CHR, -# 1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1996 "Land of Mercy" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1996 -1997 "The Measure of a Man" -#16 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1997 "Sacred Hideaway" -#10 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1997 "Lay It All on the Line" -#13 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1997 "Center of the Mark" -#4 Christian AC Previous release: The Ride (1994) Next release: Obvious (1998) Watch the music video of "The Message" here: Watch the music video of "The Measure of a Man" here:
- The Basics of Life (1992)
The Basics of Life is the third studio album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released on September 16, 1992 by Benson Records. The Basics of Life was a best seller, giving the group their first and only Gold record by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 500,000 copies in 1996. CCM Magazine ranked this album at number 66 in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . The album is a combination of all their strengths of previous efforts with a convincing thematic appeal to return to the traditional values of days gone by. The men of 4Him invited their fathers to join them on the Mark Harris/Don Koch-penned "Built on Amazing Grace," using the classic hymn as a bridge not only for the song but as a connection between the present and the past. Harris, who co-wrote seven of the 12 tracks, focuses on lyrics that don't simply encourage the church but admonish listeners to think about-and act on-their faith. 4Him member Marty Magehee co-wrote the track "The Voice of God" with Harris. Koch and Reed Arvin return to produce songs on the album and gospel artist and musician Fred Hammond produced the track "This Time." The Basics of Life peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, 4Him was named Group of the Year at the 24th GMA Dove Awards. The group also released a companion video, also titled The Basics of Life , on VHS the same year featuring four music videos from the album, plus an acoustic performance of "Living Water, Breath of Life" from their first album . It was nominated for Long Form Music Video of the Year and its music video for "The Voice of God" was nominated for Short Form Music Video of the Year. Track listing 1. The Basics of Life (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -5:13 2. When It Comes to Livin' ( Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) -5:27 3. Fountain of Youth (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -4:26 4. This Time (John Mandeville, Michael Candelaria) -4:41 5. Through His Eyes (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -5:23 6. Built on Amazing Grace (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -4:45 7. Freedom (Geoff Thurman, Lowell Alexander) -3:58 8. Livin' in the Lion's Mouth (Billy Simon) -4:20 9. When It's Time to Go (Billy Simon, Jeff Silvey) -4:37 10. Head Over Heels (Mark Harris, Billy Simon, Blair Masters) -4:21 11. Wrecking Ball (Billy Simon, Jeff Jansen) -4:28 12. The Voice of God (Mark Harris, Marty Magehee) -5:35 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Don Koch -producer (tracks 1, 3, 5 -8) Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 2, 9 -12) Fred Hammond -producer (track 4) RIAA certifications Gold certified in 1996. Accolades Dove Award -Group of the Year Radio singles 1992 "The Basics of Life" -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1993 "Freedom" -#21 Christian CHR 1993 "Through His Eyes" -#5 Christian AC 1993 "When It's Time to Go" -#2 Christian AC 1993 "When It Comes to Livin'" -#5 Christian AC 1994 "Wrecking Ball" -#24 Christian CHR, -#14 Christian AC Previous release: Face the Nation (1991) Next release: Christmas: The Season of Love (1993) Watch the music videos from The Basics of Life here:
- Face the Nation (1991)
Face the Nation is the second studio album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him , released in 1991 by Benson Records. After the success of their 1990 self-titled debut album and winning a New Artist Dove Award, 4Him returns with their second album and has recruited much of the same songwriters and producers including Don Koch and Christopher Harris, plus Reed Arvin ( Rich Mullins ) produced three tracks including the album's lead single and music video "A Man You Would Write About." The track "Why?" topped the Christian AC chart, giving them their second number one radio hit. Face the Nation peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1992, 4Him was nominated for Group of the Year at the 23rd GMA Dove Awards. 4Him also released a companion video on VHS titled Face the Nation: The Videos featuring four music videos from their second album each showcasing songs sung by each of the members, plus live performances of their number one song "Where There is Faith" and "Do Right" with interviews and personal moments. Track listing 1. He Never Changes (Mark Harris, Don Koch) -4:29 2. Puzzles (Billy Simon) -4:44 3. Why? (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) -4:56 4. When the Walls Comes Down (Don Koch, Dave Clark) -4:24 5. Chisel Meets the Stone (Billy Simon, Justin Peters) -4:51 6. Face the Nation (Don Koch, Dave Clarke, Brian White) -4:39 7. Over the Horizon (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clark) -4:07 8. A Man You Would Write About (Billy Simon) -4:57 9. When I Get Home (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Andy Ivey) -3:59 10. Every Reason to Believe (Mark Harris, Geoff Thurman) -3:39 11. Take Me to the Place (Don Koch, Mark Hauth) -4:43 12. When I Get Home (reprise) -2:31 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Don Koch -producer (tracks 1 -3, 9, 10 and 12) Christopher Harris -producer (tracks 5, 6 and 11) Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 4, 7 and 8) Radio singles 1991 "A Man You Would Write About" -#27 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC 1991 "Over the Horizon" -#12 Christian AC 1992 "Why?" -#1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1992 "He Never Changes" -#4 Christian AC Previous release: 4Him (1990) Next release: The Basics of Life (1992) Watch the music videos from Face the Nation here:
- 4Him (1990)
4Him is the self-titled debut album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him . The album was released on April 19, 1990 by Benson Records and was produced by Don Koch, Jonathan David Brown, Christopher Harris and Mark Heimermann. The album showcased the group's vocals mixing ballads and upbeat pop songs. Group member Mark Harris co-wrote two songs and wrote the track "Living Water, Bread of Life." 4Him covers the Paul Davis 1980 track "Do Right" (-#1 Christian AC/CHR, -#23 Billboard Hot 100). Their debut single "Where There is Faith" was released while they were still members of the Christian vocal group Truth and topped The CCM Update 's Christian AC chart for two weeks and has become a signature song. CCM Magazine has named "Where There is Faith" at number 80 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music in 2006. 4Him peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1991, 4him was nominated for Group of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and their song "Where There is Faith" nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year and Song of the Year. The group won New Artist of the Year at the 22nd GMA Dove Awards. Track listing 1. Couldn't We Stand (Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:02 2. Stay Forever (Billy Simon, David Martin) -4:07 3. When I Need You Most (Don Koch, Paula Carpenter) -3:58 4. Do Right (Paul Davis) -3:58 5. He Will Be There for You (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:40 6. Where There is Faith (Billy Simon) -4:58 7. Living Water, Bread of Life (Mark Harris) -3:55 8. Life Goes On (Don Koch, Dave Clarke, Donna Douglas) -3:41 9. When I Am Gone (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:21 Personnel 4Him: Mark Harris -vocals Andy Chrisman -vocals Kirk Sullivan -vocals Marty Magehee -vocals Production credits Don Koch -producer (tracks 1, 5 and 9) Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 4, 6 and 7) Christopher Harris and Mark Heimermann -producers (tracks 2, 3 and 8) Accolades Dove Award -New Artist of the Year Radio singles 1990 "Where There is Faith" -#1 Christian AC for two weeks 1990 "He Will Be There for You" -#4 Christian AC 1991 "Couldn't We Stand" -#21 Christian CHR, -#2 Christian AC Next release: Face the Nation (1991)
- Rejoice, An A Cappella Hymn Collection (2006)
Rejoice, An A Cappella Hymn Collection is the tenth full-length studio album by the Christian music vocal group First Call . It was released on May 16, 2006 on the independent label Discovery House Music. The album is produced by Richard Abercrombie. It is First Call's first new album in ten years and it's also the return of original member Melodie Tunney, who last appeared on the 1989 album God is Good , but also appeared as a guest vocalist on the 1995 Christmas album Beyond December . It's also a return to the vocal group's a capella roots as the album just features only their voices singing well-known church hymns, as well as, singing some original compositions like their own re-recording of "O Sifuni Mungo" and "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)." There is minimal use of musical instruments featuring guest musicians Dick Tunney (Melodie Tunney's husband) on the piano, Buddy Green on the harmonica and David Davidson on the violin providing instrumental breaks in between a capella songs. Track listing 1. Doxology (Sandi Patty, Rick Vale) -3:29 2. I Sing the Mighty Power of God (Isaac Watts) -4:30 3. How Deep the Father's Love for Us (featuring Buddy Green) (Stuart Townend ) -5:34 4. The Solid Rock (Edward Mote, William Batchelder Bradbury) -3:28 5. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (instrumental featuring David Davidson) (Isaac Watts, Edward Miller, Lowell Mason) -0:51 6. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Hans Leo Hassler, Paul Gerhardt) -4:02 7. Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Robert Robinson, John Wyeth) -4:35 8. There is a Fountain (instrumental featuring Dick Tunney) (William Cowper) -1:29 9. Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart (Richard Wayne Dirksen) -3:59 10. O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures Of Our God And King) (Marty McCall, David Maddux, Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, Mmunga Mwenebulongo Mulongoy) -3:29 11. Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus) (Chris Rice) -4:59 12. 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (instrumental featuring Buddy Green) (William J. Kirkpatrick, Louisa M.R. Stead) -1:02 13. The Lord Bless You and Keep You (public domain) -1:32 Personnel First Call: Marty McCall -vocals Bonnie Keen -vocals Melodie Tunney -vocals Previous release: First Call (1996) Next release: The Definitive Collection (2007) (Word Records compilation album)
- First Call (1996)
First Call is the ninth studio album by First Call , released on August 6, 1996. It is the second and final album they released on the Warner Bros. Christian/Gospel label Warner Alliance. The duo of Marty McCall and Bonnie Keen co-produced the album with Darrell Brown and two tracks with co-production by Cheryl Rogers. It is their sixth non-holiday album and the second album consisting of McCall and Keen as a duo. The album reflects the other side of healing; the pain is fading and it's time to move forward. The opening track and lead single, "Let the Healing Begin," sets the tone for the album and features guest artists like Veritas on "The Prize," Michael McDonald and Amy Holland on "Will I Find Love" and the R&B a capella vocal group Take 6 on "Sunrise on Ararat." First Call also released the album in Spanish entitled Comienza A Sanar , which is translated as the opening track "Let the Healing Begin" with the same track listing as in the English album and a different album cover. In 1997 after the release of First Call , although the duo did not officially break up, McCall and Keen each pursued solo projects and other ministry opportunities. McCall released his solo effort Images of Faith (1997) on Warner Alliance and Keen released Marked for Life (1999) on Spring Hill Records. Track listing 1. Let the Healing Begin (Lowell Alexander, Cheryl Rogers) -4:50 2. The Prize (guest vocals by Veritas) (Bonnie Keen, Darrell Brown, David Battheu) -4:25) 3. Will I Find Love (guest vocals by Michael McDonald and Amy Holland) (Bonnie Keen, Marty and Vickie McCall) -5:44 4. Selah (Bonnie Keen, Lowell Alexander) -5:15 5. This Side of Paradise (Bonnie Keen, Tori Taff) -5:11 6. You'll Be There (Bonnie Keen, Marty McCall, Keith Thomas) -4:14 7. I Find You (Bonnie Keen, Lowell Alexander) -4:22 8. Sunrise on Ararat (guest vocals by Take 6) (Marty McCall, Darrell Brown, David Battheu) -4:02 9. Shadow of the Cross (Bonnie Keen, Lowell Alexander, Darrell Brown) -4:19 10. Breath of God (Marty and Vickie McCall, J.D. Lawtum) -3:52 Personnel First Call: Marty McCall -vocals Bonnie Keen -vocals Production credits First Call -producers (all tracks) Darrell Brown -producer (tracks 1 -5, 7 -10) Cheryl Rogers -producer (tracks 1 and 6) Radio singles 1996 "Let the Healing Begin" -#4 Christian AC 1996 "Will I Find Love" -#34 Christian AC 1997 "This Side of Paradise" -#33 Christian AC Previous release: Beyond December (1995) Next release: Rejoice, An A Cappella Hymn Collection (2006) Watch the music video of "Will I Find Love" here:
- Beyond December (1995)
Beyond December is the eighth studio and third Christmas album by First Call . Released on October 10, 1995, it is the first of two albums on the Warner Bros. Christian/Gospel label Warner Alliance. After the departure of vocalist Marabeth Jordan, the remaining members Marty McCall and Bonnie Keen continued on as a duo. This is First Call's third Christmas release but unlike the previous two Christmas albums An Evening in December and An Evening in December, Volume II , which they sang a capella, Beyond December features musical instruments and some programming but their voices still take center stage, with the exception of the a capella original track "Born a Sacrifice" featuring, at the time, former original member Melodie Tunney with David Maddux. The album also features other guest vocalists like Amy Grant and her first husband Gary Chapman , Russ Taff , Larnelle Harris , Wayne Watson and Ashley Cleveland. Beyond December consists of a couple of new arrangements: "In the Quiet of a Silent Night" with lyrics adapted from "Silent Night" and "Child in The Manger" featuring guest vocals by Grant and Chapman is based on the hymn "Morning Has Broken." The album also consists of some original songs like "After December Slips Away" and Christmas tunes like "What Child Is This" featuring guest vocals by Harris. Beyond December peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. The duo co-produced the album with Darrell Brown, along with Wayne Kirkpatrick and Phil Naish. Track listing 1. In the Quiet of a Silent Night (adapted by Bonnie Keen, Darrell Brown and Phil Naish) -5:12 2. Child in The Manger (soloists: Amy Grant and Gary Chapman) (Fred Bock, Mary MacDonald) -3:07 3. What Child Is This? (soloist: Larnelle Harris) (William Chatterton Dix) -3:47 4. Carol (Marty and Vickie McCall) -3:19 5. After December Slips Away (Bonnie Keen, Lowell Alexander) -4:50 6. Born a Sacrifice (guest vocals by Melodie Tunney and David Maddux) (Bonnie Keen, Lowell Alexander) -4:17 7. See Amid the Winter Snow (soloist: Wayne Watson) (Edward Caswall, John Goss) -3:42 8. Heaven's Coming Down (Marty McCall, Darrell Brown) -4:36 9. In the Bleak Midwinter (soloist: Russ Taff) (Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst) -2:58 10. The Little Road to Bethlehem (soloist: Ashley Cleveland) (Margaret Rose, Michael Head) -2:41 Personnel First Call: Marty McCall -vocals Bonnie Keen -vocals Production credits First Call and Darrell Brown -producers (all tracks) Phil Naish -co-producer (tracks 3, 7, 9 and 10) Wayne Kirkpatrick -co-producer (track 2) Radio singles 1995 -1996 "After December Slips Away" -#16 Christian AC Previous release: The Early Years (1995) (compilation album) Next release: First Call (1996)
- The Early Years (1995) (First Call compilation album)
The Early Years is a 1995 compilation album of the Christian music vocal group First Call released on Word Records. This collection contains 16 of the group's best known songs and album cuts, focusing on their three non-holiday releases Undivided , Somethin' Takes Over and God is Good . Track listing 1. Someday (Marty and Vickie McCall, Keith Thomas) (from God is Good ) -4:24 2. Sweet Love (Bonnie Keen, Dan Keen, Keith Thomas, Mark Hammond) (from God is Good ) -4:18 3. The Reason We Sing (Dick and Melodie Tunney) (from Somethin' Takes Over ) -3:36 4. Breaking Through (Bonnie Keen, Tori Taff, Keith Thomas) (from God is Good ) -4:16 5. O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures Of Our God And King) (Marty McCall, David Maddux, Asukulu 'Yunu Mukalay, Mmunga Mwenebulongo) (from Somethin' Takes Over ) -5:42 6. Somethin' Takes Over (David Maddux) (from Somethin' Takes Over ) -3:25 7. Lord of All (Phil McHugh) (from Somethin' Takes Over ) -5:02 8. Messiah (John Elliot, Mark Baldwin) (from Undivided ) -3:28 9. Snap to It (Marty and Vicki McCall, James Ward) (from Undivided ) -2:34 10. Undivided (Melodie Tunney) (from Undivided ) -4:15 11. The Future (Geoff and Becky Thurman) (from Undivided ) -4:09 12. Forever in His Care (Randall Dennis) (from Somethin' Takes Over ) -4:07 13. True Love (Marty and Vickie McCall, Keith Thomas) (from God is Good ) -4:26 14. Legacy (Dick and Melodie Tunney) (from God is Good ) -4:28 15. Parable of the River (Bonnie and Dan Keen) (from God is Good ) -4:50 16. God is Greater (Greg Davis, Greg Fisher) (from Undivided ) -3:26 Personnel First Call: Marty McCall -vocals Bonnie Keen -vocals Melodie Tunney -vocals Production credits Keith Thomas -producer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 11, 13 -16) Greg Nelson -producer (track 10) Dan Keen -producer (track 9) Dick Tunney -producer (track 8) Neal Joseph and David Maddux -producers (tracks 3, 5 -7 and 12) Previous release: La Razón de Cantar (1994) (Spanish language album) Next release: Beyond December (1995)











