Here is a great TAPE ONLY release from Christian musician, Matt Audette. It was released in 1992 independently, and holds 13 beautiful tracks.
Here is the other Nick Walker tape that I had written about in the Nick Walker "Good Good News" post earlier. I believe this was his follow up to that one. This was released in 1987 on Small Gate Records and features 11 great songs. It is a TAPE ONLY release and is VERY hard to find. A must have for Christian music collectors. I have lots of Christian music, especially old tapes that were never released on cd. I know that I keep saying "I have tons of stuff coming" and it hasn't come, or at least not quickly enough. I hope you all can bear with me. I have severe depression and it keeps me from doing what I want or need to do. I apologize!
Here is a great Christian cd from Terry Richards. It features 15 great songs from the singer`s other releases "Toward The Goal" and "Unto You Lord". I am not sure what year this one was released. Also, I can not find any information on this one.
The McKameys started in 1954, and have had many lineups since then. They are still performing today. They have had numerous #1 hits on the southern gospel charts. This cd was released in 1988 and features 15 of their songs, live.
Acappella’s 2nd album, it is made up of some classics. Formed in 1982, by Keith Lancaster. The group is still around, the members change from time to time.
Here is the original 1997 release of The Townley`s "Riding The Wind". It was re-released years later, but this is the original release. 10 songs, including covers of the song "I Refuse These Chains" by Rev. Jeremy Shields and the songs "No Longer A Sinner" and "I`m Leaving" by Rev. Ben Weeks.
Here is a great gospel cd from the (2nd generation) Knox Brothers!
Super rare TAPE ONLY release, from The Halbrooks. I`m not sure on the year this one was released. I don`t know much about these guys. I hope someone out there can give me some info. Sorry I don`t have a playlist for this one, maybe I will make some sample tracks later on.
Released in 1992 on Red Letter Records, this project was Exec. Produced by Ruth Collingridge, who is a talented musician and author. With production by Scott Burnett, who worked with a ton of local acts, such as Sonya Kaye and Michael Rivers. Engineered by Seattle legend Charles "Messy" Meserole, who has worked with lots of Northwest artists, including Seattle rappers "Criminal Nation", "Sharpshooters" and "Zion", to name a few! Too many great artists to name.
D.E.C.I.S.I.O.N. stands for "Dedicated Exciting Christians In Service Inspiring Our Nations". They were a group of 8 young men from the Bahamas.
The Tubbs Family, legendary gospel singers. Released in 1993 on Nashville, Tennessee`s Hearthside Records.
Great rock cd. Even if you aren`t a Christian!
Here is an awesome R&B / Soul cd from Tacoma Washington`s Gary Wyatt. It is a Christian cd, but is damn good. Non Christians will dig this cd too, guaranteed. Released in 1991 on Gary`s own indie label "Gold Glove Records". Gary is now a minister and runs a church. He has released many albums over the years, most of them can be purchased on his web-site, but this one is long out of print and super rare!
Here is another great tqape only release from Sammy Hall! It features 11 awesome tracks! I am not sure what year this one was released. This is VERY rare, and is a must have for any Christian/Gospel collector.
Here`s a classic from the legendary "Imperials". These guys have been around for over 50 years! When you think of ELVIS making gospel music, you SHOULD think of these guys. They recorded with him back in the 60`s. These guys are to Christian Contemporary, what Ben Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson are to the United States. They released this in 1984 it features 10 tracks, and was never released on cd.
Here is a classic from Eric Engerbretson. He has been making music in the Pacific Northwest for years! This is a great tape. I know it was released earlier, but I am unsure of the original release date. This is the 1988 re-issue.
