1970's-80's Christian Music

More than a Man...by Stryper.

 

I was listening to any "hairband" back then, and Stryper was one of the best. But years later, the lyrics to that song still remind to worship the Christ, the God-Man, Our LORD come in the flesh. And my joy, which is to give myself as a living sacrifice, because he set the example.

 

Of course, their song about the free will of man:"Free" would off-put the Cals on this forum.

 

Stuff from Don Francisco & Andre Crouch

 

Because I was searching for this FOREVER and coming up empty, taking years to find it... :BangHead:
Let me throw up this post so anyone who searches those lyrics finds this.

The song you're looking for is:


Don't Look Back by Fireworks :thumbs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idtP7kqGQYM



And here are some other Blasts from the Past (same time era)...


Mr. Simon by Ken Medema
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQHUNPuBYPA


Sing Your Praise To The Lord by Amy Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Jb_arns60


Angels by Amy Grant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OMDxdkb_Po


Love In Any Language by Sandi Patty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwfJRq6b-W8


Rise Again by Dallas Holm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkIJfLfzZ0w


We Will Stand by Russ Taff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-83GE4vQjU


And last but BY NO MEANS least.................

I've Just Seen Jesus by Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris
(I dare you not to cry on this one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNFuPdfeigE


Keith Green's already been mentioned. My ALL TIME FAVORITE Christian singer!!

Anointed, and called a nation to walk their talk.

Timeless music - youth of today just discovering him are as touched as anyone was back then.

Newbies... YouTube him!

 

Petra - On Fire(1988) FULL ALBUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvN5BWXASAY

 

Some others:
Pat Terry Group
Dogwood
Ferrell & Ferrell
DeGarmo & Key
The Archers
David Meece

 

Larry Norman. :thumbs:

 

Paul Clark ?

 

I only know of Petra and Apologetix
lol


Apologetix did covers of popular songs and made them Christian.
Here's "Devil Went Down to Jordan": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jow6XTwRs5g
"Don't Stop Til Egypt": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtZMjgISv8M

 

I'll never forget the first Petra concert I was at when Greg X Volz in between real songs and his message broke into this little bit to the tune of "Jesus Loves Me".

Jesus Christ loves rock and roll.
Larry Norman told me so.
Loud guitars and blaring amps,
music much too loud for gramps.


I was a fan of Petra while Greg was the singer, but didn't much care for their stuff past the one "Back to the Street" with John Schlitt.

My other faves: Sweet Comfort Band, Russ Taff, Randy Stonehill, David Meece, Rick Cua, Whiteheart, Degarmo & Key, Allies, some Stryper, Leslie Phillips, etc.

 

I have a friend you might know his name is Morgan Cryar and he turned me on to this station. http://www.classicchristian247.com/ You can listen to this on your iphone too.

 

This lyric is from the first album (self-titled) by the Christian Rock Group "Fireworks" founded by Marty McCall in the '70s. The song is called "Don't Look Back." You should be able to find it on YouTube. "I should be a pillar of salt; I've looked back so many times." My sister had this album, and we listened to it frequently as kids. I am looking for the album online but not having any luck so far.I have been able to find their 4 other albums on Ebay.

 

Yeah, I never cared for the John Schlitt era, either, but my beef is more with the way the Elefante Brothers made them sounds like a bad Def Leppard ripoff.

I actually used to know Mark and Tommy from Whiteheart and D&K. Knew Dana a little bit. He was a nice guy. I was very sorry when he died. He was one of the few people in CCM who sincerely saw it as a ministry.