Gentle Rains is the third album by the American folk quartet Ellis and Lynch (Ron & Nancy Ellis together with Michael & Collene Lynch), released on Raven Music in 1976. The album was recorded by Ron Gangnes and Buzz Richmond at Kaye-Smith Studios in Seattle, Washington; with the group producing and arranging. Mixed by Ron Gangnes at Kaye-Smith Studios. All songs written by the group.
Featuring Ron Ellis on lead vocals, guitar, and bass; Collene Lynch on lead vocals and 6-string guitar; and Mike Lynch on 6- and 12-string guitars, ARP String Ensemble, and vocal harmonies (as well as piano on track B5). As well featuring Rob Ellis on piano; Mary Lowney on C flute and Alto flute; and Gregg Keplinger on drums and percussion.
[Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Gentle Rains” – 3:38
A2. “If I Had Known” – 3:01
A3. “The Sun Is All Around” – 2:46
A4. “As We Pray” – 3:34
A5. “Harden Not Your Hearts” – 3:15
Side Two
B1. “Song Of Blessing” – 2:15
B2. “Jesus Is Our Prayer” – 3:35
B3. “Psalm 103” – 3:36
B4. “With God On Our Side” – 3:30
B5. “Covenant Prayer” – 3:50
B6. “Easter Song” – 2:49
Note: “Melody Accompaniment Song Book for all songs available at your Local Dealer. Lyric Sheet Inside.”
