Description
Step in My Shoes is the third gospel rock album by the American pop/rock band David & the Giants, independently released on the band’s own label Song of Songs Records in March 1979. The album was recorded by band members David and Rayborn Huff at Huff Recording Studio in Laurel, Mississippi; with the band producing. All songs written by the Huff brothers; David, Rayborn and Clayborn (except track B5 written by Gerald Hagan).
Step In My Shoes is another admirable entry in their catalog, with «He’s Got The World In His Hand» supplying the should-have-been-a-hit number via its infectious happy/sad melody and inspiring acoustic guitar lead. «Lift Up Your Eyes» gets an extra point for tossing in a short art-rock interlude. Electric guitar steps in a few times, adding sentiment to the closing MOR ballad «The End Of Time». Brass on a couple songs, some country steel guitar on another, plus the usual variety of keyboards, including a liberal supply of Arp strings. Maybe it’s the fact that these guys took the independent route, but their brand of pop-rock and ballads seems to be a lot more effective than the standard radio ccm of the time. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “I Love Him More Today (Than I Did Yesterday)” – 4:16
A2. “San Francisco – Help Is On His Way” – 3:50
A3. “Gonna Take A Ride” – 4:25
A4. “Israel” – 5:15
A5. “I’m In Love With Love” – 4:02
Side Two
B1. “If You Ain’t Living For Jesus (You’re Just Dying)” – 3:31
B2. “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” – 4:22
B3. “It’s Not A Dream” – 0:45
B4. “Lift Up Your Eyes” – 4:27
B5. “Step In My Shoes” – 4:04
B6. “The End Of Time” – 5:14
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Song of Songs Records.
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