I Only Want to See You There

Description

I Only Want to See You There is the first of three posthumous albums by the American singer, songwriter, and pianist Keith Green, released on Sparrow Records in March 1983. The album, produced by Bill Maxwell, features previously released songs – three long remix versions of previously released songs, three live song introductions, and two live versions of previously released songs. Assembly and remixes engineered by Winn Kutz at Mama Jo’s Recording Studio in North Hollywood, California. Introduction by Keith and “My Eyes Are Dry” is orchestrated by Harlan Rogers, conducted by Phil Perkins with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, recorded at Olympic Studio in London, England.

According to Billy Ray Hearn, Sparrow Records label president, Keith Green had sold a million records for the company during the five years up to his death in July, 1982.

I Only Want to See You There – Keith Green – Sparrow SPR 1066 – Producer: Bill Maxwell.

Encompassing his musical output over his last five years, Sparrow pays tribute to the late Keith Green with a compilation album that extends from his initial “For Him Who Has Ears To Hear” release to his final “Songs For The Shepherd” LP, offering two previously unreleased live cuts in addition. Green’s unabashed fervor and commitment are sheathed in semi-elaborate orchestrations, disguising occasional inclinations toward folk melodies, but the message is held out front. A part of Sparrow’s “747” program, the package also contains a specially designed multi-page booklet which outlines the history and ministry of this gospel artist. [Cash Box Magazine, April 16, 1983 (News & Reviews Column, Reviews/Gospel)]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. Introduction by Keith – 2:00
A2. “My Eyes Are Dry” – 3:08 (Newly orchestrated and extended version from the No Compromise recording session)
A3. “Trials Turned To Gold” – 3:29 (Track from For Him Who Has Ears to Hear)
A4. “Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful” – 4:37 (Remixed and extended version from So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt)
A5. “You Are The One” – 2:39 (Track from Songs for the Shepherd)
A6. Introduction by Keith to…
A7. “Song To My Parents (I Only Want To See You There)” – 4:15 (Track from For Him Who Has Ears to Hear)
A8. “Until That Final Day” – 4:37 (Track from Songs for the Shepherd)

Side Two
B1. “If You Love The Lord” – 7:20 (Keith live in concert)
B2. “Pledge My Head To Heaven” – 3:00 (Remixed version from So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt)
B3. Keith comments on the responsibility of the church
B4. “Draw Me” – 4:35 (Track from Songs for the Shepherd)
B5. “Stained Glass” – 2:49 (Track from No Compromise)
B6. Keith shares…
B7. “Altar Call” 4:20 (Keith live in concert)

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Sparrow Records. Later re-issued on CD.

A full-page advertisement for Keith Green’s I Only Want to See You There was featured on the back cover of the April 1983 issue of CCM Magazine.