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- Let the Whole World Know - Live (1982)
Let the Whole World Know - Live is a 1982 live album by the Christian music husband and wife duo Farrell and Farrell , released by NewPax Records. Recorded live on tour before a sold out audience on July 24, 1982 at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the live album is produced and mixed by Bob Farrell, Eddie DeGarmo (of DeGarmo & Key ) and Dan Brock. The title song was the only new track and was released to Christian radio as a single. It did well on Christian Rock radio that it made the Top 10 on that chart. In addition to the duo, the band consists of Leonard Ahlstrom on electric guitar and vocals, Mike Demus on electric guitar, keyboards and vocals, Nancy Demus on bass guitar and vocals, Scott Hutsel on keyboards and Lynn Williams on drums. Let the Whole World Know - Live climbed up to number 23 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart. This album has never been released on CD and is out of print. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. Intro -1:14 2. All You Need (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -3:28 3. Let the Whole World Know (Leonard Ahlstrom) -3:27 4. After All Those Years (Tim Sheppard) -3:10 5. Boundless Love (Dennis Loewen) -4:11 6. Make Me Ready (Bob Farrell, Mike Demus) -4:00 7. No Need (Bob Farrell) -3:40 8. Homesick Soldier (Bob Farrell) -6:13 9. You Keep Me Holdin' On (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister, Shane & Alice Keister) -3:53 10. Jailhouse Rock (Bob Farrell, Bill Landers) -3:19 11. Let the Whole World Know (reprise) -1:54 Radio singles 1983 "Let the Whole World Know" -#25 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Make Me Ready (1981) Next release: The Best of Farrell and Farrell (1984) (compilation album) Listen to the live album Let the Whole World Know - Live here:
- Make Me Ready (1981)
Make Me Ready is the third studio album by the Christian music husband and wife duo Farrell and Farrell , released in 1981 by NewPax Records. The title song became a Top 10 hit on Christian radio. The album is produced by Brown Bannister. Singer - songwriter Michael W. Smith co-wrote two songs, "Old Friends" and "Just in Time" with Bob while Jayne co-wrote "To Know That I'm Loved by You" with producer Bannister. Track listing 1. Make Me Ready (Bob Farrell, Mike Demus) -4:02 2. Still Here (Bob Farrell, David Stearman) -3:27 3. You're the Heart of Me (Bob Farrell, John Rosasco) -4:11 4. You Keep Me Holdin' On (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister, Shane & Alice Keister) -3:35 5. Old Friends (Bob Farrell, Michael W. Smith) -4:00 6. Sonata (instrumental) (Bob Farrell) -2:53 7. Just in Time (Bob Farrell, Michael W. Smith) -2:45 8. To Know That I'm Loved by You (Jayne Farrell, Brown Bannister) -3:07 9. Lead Me On (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -3:24 10. Only Love (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -4:24 11. All That You've Done for Me (Bob Farrell, Mike Demus) -3:29 12. He That Overcomes (Larry Holben, Cam Floria) -3:01 Radio singles 1982 "Make Me Ready" -#7 Christian CHR Previous release: A Portrait of Us All (1979) Next release: Let the Whole World Know - Live (1982) Listen to the album Make Me Ready here:
- A Portrait of Us All (1979)
A Portrait of Us All is the second studio album by the Christian music husband and wife duo Farrell and Farrell , released in late 1979 on NewPax Records. The title of the album is taken from the track "Fallen." It contains another signature song and hit "Boundless Love" and a song called "Jailhouse Rock" (not to be confused with the Elvis Presley song of the same name). This song is based on Acts 16: 16-34. The song "All I Need" became another Top 5 hit peaking at number 3 on the Christian AC/CHR chart. Amy Grant provided backing vocals on the track. A Portrait of Us All is produced by Brown Bannister and in 1981, debuted and peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Inspirational Albums chart (later renamed Top Christian Albums). This album has never been released on CD and is out of print. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing 1. I Couldn't Live Without You (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -3:24 2. Fallen (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -4:01 3. Put More Love in Me (Bob Farrell, Dave Noel) -3:25 4. Can't Ask Anything More (Bob Farrell, Pat Terry) -2:31 5. Boundless Love (Dennis Loewen) -3:40 6. No Need (Bob Farrell) -3:09 7. Find It in the Word (Jayne Farrell) -2:54 8. Jailhouse Rock (Bob Farrell, Bill Landers) -1:52 9. All You Need (Bob Farrell, Brown Bannister) -3:50 10. Scars (Bob Farrell) -4:17 11. A Place in His Heart for You (Bob Farrell) -3:09 Radio singles 1980 "Boundless Love" -#13 Christian AC/CHR 1980 "All You Need" -#3 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Farrell & Farrell (1978) Next release: Make Me Ready (1981) Listen to the album A Portrait of Us All here:
- Farrell & Farrell (1978)
Farrell & Farrell is the debut album by the Christian music husband and wife duo Farrell and Farrell , released in 1978 on NewPax Records (a division of Benson Records). Their debut single "Earthmaker" became their first Top 5 hit climbing to number 2 on the Christian radio AC/CHR chart. The album also contains "Homesick Soldier" which has become one of their signature songs and a concert favorite that the duo has performed. Bob Farrell wrote all the songs, except for the track "I'd Be a Fool" which was written and performed by his wife Jayne. Farrell & Farrell was produced by John Thompson and Shane Keister. Track listing All songs written by Bob Farrell, except where noted. 1. Earthmaker -3:55 2. Good Shepherd -2:35 3. Live Saver -3:39 4. I'd Be a Fool (Jayne Farrell) -3:30 5. Highwire -3:17 6. Tryin' to Get a Hold -3:37 7. Adoption -3:40 8. Heavensong -3:50 9. Fig Tree -2:43 10. Homesick Soldier -5:43 Radio singles 1978 "Earthmaker" -#2 Christian AC/CHR 1979 "Heavensong" -#23 Christian AC/CHR Next release: A Portrait of Us All (1979) Listen to the Farrell & Farrell album here:
- Crusin' (1997)/What Kind of Love (1998)
Cruisin' is the third studio album by British Christian singer - songwriter Chris Eaton . Originally released in 1997 by Alliance Music for the U.K. and other international markets, it was released in North America as What Kind of Love by Cadence Communications and manufactured by Warner Alliance on April 28, 1998. Eaton produced the album himself. Eaton wrote eight songs by himself, plus he co-wrote three songs: "What Kind of Love" which he co-wrote with Amy Grant . Grant herself recorded her version of the track, at the time, during the Behind the Eyes recording session but ended up not included in its original release until 2022 when it was included in her 2-CD 25th anniversary edition. Other co-writers on this album include 4Him member Marty Magehee co-writing "Boat of Devotion" and Rob Marshall co-writing "That's What Faith is For." Eaton also introduced "God So Loved the World." It was recorded a year later as "God So Loved" for Latina Christian singer Jaci Velasquez for her 1998 self-titled release and it became a big Christian radio hit. The track earned Eaton a Dove Award nomination for Song of the Year in 1999. Cruisin' contains the same track listing as What Kind of Love . A bonus track "It's a Beautiful Day" is only on What Kind of Love in the U.S. and Canada and on the reissue of Cruisin' in 2001 in Japan as "Cruisin' Away." The album is currently out of print and is not available digitally to stream or purchase. A YouTube link to listen to the album is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Chris Eaton, except where noted. 1. Old Friends -4:34 2. That's What Faith is For (Chris Eaton, Rob Marshall) -4:24 3. Boat of Devotion (Chris Eaton, Marty Magahee) -4:28 4. Shooting Stars -4:48 5. God So Loved the World -4:42 6. Ordinary People -3:38 7. What Kind of Love (Chris Eaton, Amy Grant) -4:33 8. Take My Heart Away -4:43 9. Wherever I Go (instrumental) -5:20 10. The Highest Honour -4:58 11. It's a Beautiful Day ("Cruisin' Away" in Japan) (CD bonus track for North America and Japan only) -3:19 Radio singles 1998 "Old Friends" -#20 Christian AC Previous release: Wonderful World (1995) Next release: Dare to Dream: Breath of Heaven (2008) Listen to the album Cruisin/What Kind of Love by Chris Eaton here:
- Wonderful World (1995)
Wonderful World is the second studio album by British Christian singer - songwriter Chris Eaton , released in 1995 on Sparrow Records. Eaton produced the album with Brown Bannister. It is Eaton's first album of new material since his debut album Vision as he was focusing on songwriting, producing and singing backing vocals on CCM acts like Amy Grant , Margaret Becker and many others in the past decade. Eaton returns with an album that reflects deeply on the maintenance of faith in the midst of struggles, such as his divorce from his first wife. Wonderful World features "Breath of Heaven" with his original non-Christmas lyrics, plus the first single "Everlasting Love" about the surety and permanence of God's love. Out of the Grey 's Christine Denté provides guest vocals on the track "Westworld." The track "Something New" draws on Isaiah 43 to reflect God's offer of renewal and hope. Track listing All songs written by Chris Eaton. 1. Everlasting Love -5:17 2. Harvest Years -5:20 3. All or Nothing -4:50 4. Westworld (guest vocals by Christine Denté) -5:56 5. Breath of Heaven -4:28 6. Let Them Come to Me -5:31 7. Wonderful World -4:42 8. Remember Me -5:14 9. Something New -3:59 10. Renaissance -6:52 Radio singles 1995 "Everlasting Love" -#2 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1995 "All or Nothing" -#18 Christian AC Previous release: Vision (1986) Next release: Crusin' (1997)/ What Kind of Love (1998)
- Vision (1986)
Vision is the debut solo album by British Christian singer - songwriter Chris Eaton , released in 1986 on Reunion Records. The album is produced by Brown Bannister and Jack Joseph Puig. The first time Eaton collaborated with Amy Grant was back in 1983, when Grant recorded her version of "Little Town" from A Christmas Album based on Eaton's arrangement of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" (originally recorded by fellow British singer Cliff Richard). Then in 1985 on Grant's Unguarded album, Eaton co-wrote and sang backing vocals on two songs "Stepping in Your Shoes" and "Sharayah," thus beginning a long songwriting partnership between the two. Eaton got together with Grant's producer Brown Bannister along with Jack Joseph Puig to create his first solo album of material that he has written by himself and recorded the album in studios in Los Angeles, CA, Nashville, TN and London, England with the top musicians in the Christian music scene. Vision is a pop rock album showcasing his vocal and songwriting skills, even singing the title song that Eaton wrote for Russ Taff on his 1985 album Medals . Eaton had four songs on the Christian hit radio charts (CHR) with "It Was Love," "Love for the Common Man," "Don't Underestimate My Love" and "When My Heart Breaks." Vision climbed to number 17 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Chris Eaton. 1. Vision -4:16 2. Don't Underestimate My Love -4:44 3. When My Heart Breaks -5:04 4. Golden Rule -4:35 5. Hold Back the Tears -4:29 6. Love for the Common Man -4:34 7. Talk to Me -4:22 8. This Is For Real -4:27 9. Don't Play Games -5:00 10. It Was Love -5:26 Radio singles 1986 "It Was Love" -#4 Christian CHR, -#4 Christian AC 1986 "Love for the Common Man" -#12 Christian CHR 1987 "Don't Underestimate My Love" -#1 Christian CHR for two weeks, -# 38 Christian AC 1987 "When My Heart Breaks" -#8 Christian CHR Next release: Wonderful World (1995)
- Love Takes Time: 17 Timeless Classics (1999)
Love Takes Time: 17 Timeless Classics is an official compilation album by Christian singer - songwriter Bryan Duncan , released on December 1, 1999 by Myrrh/Word Records. It is a collection of Duncan's best known songs from his 1990s period, including "Love Takes Time," "When It Comes to Love," "Love You With My Life," "Things Are Gonna Change" and "Step by Step." Also included is "A Heart Like Mine" from the 1995 various artists album My Utmost for His Highest and the studio recording of "One Voice" featuring CCM artists Anointed and Crystal Lewis recorded in 1997, released as a non-album radio single. Track listing 1. Love Takes Time (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) (from Mercy ) -3:51 2. Step by Step (Bryan Duncan, Michael Omartian) (from Mercy ) -4:42 3. After This Day Is Gone (Bryan Duncan, John Clifforth, Larry Tagg, Sheppard Solomon) (from Blue Skies ) -5:17 4. When It Comes to Love (Reed Vertelney, Jeff Pescetto) (from Mercy ) -5:30 5. Blue Skies (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) (from Blue Skies ) -4:18 6. Into My Heart (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) (from Mercy ) -3:56 7. Love You With My Life (Bryan Duncan) (from Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend ) -4:41 8. Don't Look Away (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) (from Slow Revival ) -4:32 9. We All Need (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) (from Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend ) -3:28 10. I'll Not Forget You (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) (from Mercy ) -3:11 11. Bryan's Hymn (When I Turn To You) (Bryan Duncan, James Felix) (from My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers )-5:15 12. You Don't Leave Me Lonely (Bryan Duncan, Randy Lee) (from Mercy ) -3:59 13. Things Are Gonna Change (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) (from Slow Revival ) -4:43 14. Strollin' on the Water (Bryan Duncan, John Andrew Schreiner) (from The Last Time I Was Here ) -5:14 15. Traces of Heaven (Bryan Duncan, Michael Omartian) (from Slow Revival ) -4:54 16. A Heart Like Mine (Bryan Duncan, Bob Farrell, Greg Nelson, Loren Balman, Robbie Buchanan) (from My Utmost for His Highest ) -4:24 17. One Voice (featuring Anointed and Crystal Lewis) (Ty Lacy, Reggie Hamm, Dan Muckala) (previously unreleased) -2:43 Production credits Dan Posthuma -producer (tracks 1 -13 and 15) Michael Omartian -co-producer (track 15) Brown Bannister -producer (track 16) Dan Muckala -producer (track 17) Radio singles 1997 "One Voice" (with Anointed and Crystal Lewis) -#13 Christian AC Previous release: The Last Time I Was Here (1998) Next release: Joyride (2000)
- The Last Time I Was Here (1998)
The Last Time I Was Here is the 11th studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Bryan Duncan , released on October 21, 1998 by Myrrh/Word Records. The album is produced by Duncan and Dan Garcia. The album produced the last Top 10 hit on the Christian radio charts with the lead single "Strollin' on the Water," peaking at number 3 on the Christian AC chart. A majority of the album's songs were written by Duncan and keyboardist - arranger John Andrew Schreiner, along with Chuck Barth co-writing with Duncan on four tracks. The Last Time I Was Here is Duncan's final album on Word Records after being on the label for more than a decade. The album did not chart on the Billboard Top Christian Albums. Despite the album not charting, it is considered one of Duncan's best albums. Track listing All songs written by Bryan Duncan and John Andrew Schreiner, except where noted. 1. Yes I Will (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -3:38 2. Strollin' on the Water -5:14 3. I Still Love You-Simple As That -4:41 4. God Knows (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -4:36 5. Once I've Arrived (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -3:59 6. The Last Time I Was Here -4:09 7. This Love Is What I Get -3:37 8. Sometimes in the Dark (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -3:55 9. The Preachin' is Easy -4:29 10. Glad Morning -4:36 11. Carribean Dream (or What I Did with My Summer Vacation) (Bryan Duncan) -4:40 Radio singles 1998 "Strollin' on the Water" -#3 Christian AC 1999 "The Last Time I Was Here" -#31 Christian AC Previous release: Blue Skies (1996) Next release: Love Takes Time: 17 Timeless Classics (1999) (compilation album)
- Blue Skies (1996)
Blue Skies is the tenth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Bryan Duncan , released on December 11, 1996 by Myrrh/Word Records. The album is produced by Dan Posthuma. Duncan returns with a proper follow-up album to his 1994 album Slow Revival after releasing a Spanish-language album ( Unidos en Él ), a Christmas album ( Christmas is Jesus ) and a collection of hymns and inspirational songs ( My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers ). Blue Skies recaptures the sounds of Motown, Memphis and Philly soul on upbeat songs like the title track, "One Touch Away" and "Joy Is A Singable Thing." The track "After This Day Is Gone" gave Duncan his last number one song on the Christian AC chart. The album debuted and peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Blue Skies (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) -4:18 2. Turnin' (Bryan Duncan, Dan Muckala) -3:20 3. After This Day Is Gone (Bryan Duncan, John Clifforth, Larry Tagg, Sheppard Solomon) -5:17) 4. One Touch Away (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney, Alan Roy Scott, Jeff Pescetto) -3:46 5. Dying to Meet You (Bryan Duncan, Scott Sheriff) -5:32 6. A Whisper Heard Around the World (Bryan Duncan, Scott Sheriff) -4:26 7. No Greater Love (Peter Roberts, Scott Cross) -5:08 8. Tell Me Where You Are (Bryan Duncan, John Rosen, Karen Manno) -3:50 9. Joy Is A Singable Thing (Bryan Duncan, James Felix) -3:19 10. Take Another Look At Me (Bryan Duncan, John Rosen, Karen Manno, Dan Muckala) -4:54 11. Take Heart (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney)/Dying to Meet You (instrumental reprise) -6:32 Radio singles 1997 "Blue Skies" -#4 Christian CHR, -#3 Christian AC 1997 "After This Day Is Gone" -#25 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC 1997 "A Whisper Heard Around the World" -#7 Christian AC 1998 "One Touch Away" -#8 Christian AC Previous release: My Utmost for His Highest: Quiet Prayers (1996) Next release: The Last Time I Was Here (1998)
- The Light Years (1995) (Bryan Duncan compilation album)
The Light Years is a 1995 compilation album of Christian singer - songwriter Bryan Duncan . It is a combo of Duncan's two full-length Light releases, Have Yourself Committed and Holy Rollin' , in one CD. It is compiled and produced by Vince Wilcox. The 12-page CD booklet contains photos, interviews and memories. Track listing All songs written by Bryan Duncan, except where noted. from Have Yourself Committed ; produced by Larry Brown (tracks 1 -9) 1. Have Yourself Committed -3:29 2. Darkness is Falling -4:07 3. Maybe This Time (Bryan Duncan, Ben Mendoza) -2:58 4. A Child's Love -3:59 5. Come to Find Out -3:57 6. Livin' on the Bright Side -4:22 7. Sweep Me Away -2:59 8. Talk to Me Gently Again -4:19 9. Last Graduation -4:51 from Holy Rollin' ; produced by Larry Brown (tracks 10 -18) 10. Only Wanna Do What's Right -4:55 11. My Little World (Bryan Duncan, Franne Gold, Paul Fox, Peter Rafelson) -3:48 12. Lead Me to the Water -4:44 13. Hope for the Brokenhearted (Bryan Duncan, Larry Brown) -4:00 14. Holy Rollin' -3:31 15. Remember Me (Bryan Duncan, Larry Brown) -3:56 16. So Far, So Good -3:41 17. Your Everlasting Love -3:46 18. Givin' Up Givin' Up (Keith Ward) -4:12 Previous release: Unidos en Él (1995) (Spanish language album) Next release: Christmas is Jesus (1995)
- Unidos en Él (1995)
Unidos en Él (translated as United in Him ) is a 1995 Spanish language album by Christian singer - songwriter Bryan Duncan , on Myrrh/Word Records and Word Records International. The album is produced by Dan Posthuma, with vocal production by Posthuma and Arturo Allen and songs translated by Alejandro Allen, Jose Ernesto Soto and Susana Allen. The title song of the album is translated as "United We Stand" featuring Christian Latin singer Rene Gonzalez on guest vocals and CCM artist Crystal Lewis duets with Duncan on the track "Un Poco Del Cielo" (a Spanish recording of "Traces of Heaven"). Selected songs done in Spanish are from Duncan's previous albums Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend , Mercy and Slow Revival . Track listing 1. Debes Vivir Dentro de Mí (Into My Heart) (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) -3:53 2. Un Poco Del Cielo (Traces of Heaven) (duet with Crystal Lewis) (Bryan Duncan, Michael Omartian) -4:49 3. Yo Te Amo A Ti (I Love You With My Life) (Bryan Duncan) -4:41 4. Unidos en Él (United We Stand) (guest vocals by Rene Gonzalez) (Bryan Duncan, James Felix) -4:05 5. El Amor (Love Takes Time) (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -3:52 6. Si Es Por Amor (When It Comes to Love) (Reed Vertelney, Jeff Pescetto) -5:52 7. Benditas son las Lagrimas (Blessed Are the Tears) (Bryan Duncan) -4:48 8. Todo Cambiará (Things Are Gonna Change) (Bryan Duncan, Reed Vertelney) -4:43 9. Necesito (We All Need) (Bryan Duncan, Chuck Barth) -3:33 10. Eres mi Refugio (Safe Harbor) (Dan Posthuma, Darrell Brown, David Lasley, Lana Marrano) -5:07 Previous release: Slow Revival (1994) Next release: The Light Years (1995) (compilation album)











