Description
All Things Are Possible is the solo debut album – as well as the first gospel oriented effort – by the American singer and songwriter Dan Peek (November 1, 1950 – July 24, 2011) of America fame, released on Lamb & Lion Records in February 1979, distributed by Word. (According to the October 14, 1978 issue of Cash Box magazine, “Dan Peek former founding member, composer and lead guitarist for the group America, recently signed a recording contract with Lamb and Lion Records. A solo album, produced by Chris Christian, is scheduled for February release.“) In October the same year, the album was re-issued by MCA/Songbird, a gospel imprint of MCA Records (the September 29, 1979 issue of Record World announced the release of All Things Are Possible in the first week of October, and according to the the November 17 issue, “Dan Peek … recently signed with the contemporary Christian label MCA/Songbird.”) Later as well released on producer Chris Christian‘s own label, Home Sweet Home Records. The album was recorded at the SoundCastle and Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, California; and as well at Gold Mine Studio in Brentwood, Tennessee; with Chris Christian producing for Home Sweet Home Productions. Engineered by Brown Bannister, Jon Yeaworth, Richard Donaldson, and Rick Ruggieri. Strings and horns arranged by Bergen White.
The album track “All Things Are Possible” was among the Top Five Songs of 1979, according to CCM Magazine.
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE – DAN PEEK – Lamb & Lion LL 1040 (Word)
Peek’s smooth vocal styling once a part of the group America is the easily recognizable focal point on his first gospel album. «Love Was Just Another Word», «One Way», «Hometown» and the title cut offer a representative view of the LPs laid back sound. Identity from past pop involvements will no doubt augment customer appeal. [Record World (Gospel Album Picks), April 28, 1979]
Formerly one third of the group America, Dan Peek stepped into the CCM scene with this Chris Christian-produced solo LP. If like me you’re a fan of America’s early-to-mid-‘70s “classic” period, then you’re bound to be a bit disappointed here as there are no hippie vibes, no horse with no name, no soapsud green like bubbles. Typical Chris Christian stuff, smooth with strings, sax, etc., smarmy here and there, but still a fairly catchy pop-rock record that transcends most CCM. Occasional glimmers of his old group surfacing on «Love Was Just Another Word», «You’re My Savior» and the banjo-backed «Hometown». Rocks fairly decently on «One Way». [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “All Things Are Possible” – 3:02
A2. “Divine Lady” – 3:15
A3. “Love Was Just Another Word” (feat. Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley) – 2:31
A4. “He’s All That’s Right” – 2:42
A5. “One Way” – 3:18
Side Two
B1. “Ready For Love” – 2:53
B2. “Lighthouse” – 2:33
B3. “Forgive Me, Forgive You” – 3:16
B4. “Hometown” – 2:15
B5. “You’re My Savior” – 1:55
B6. “I Have To Say Goodbye” – 2:52
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Lamb & Lion Records. Later re-issued on CD by Home Sweet Home Records.
A full-page advertisement for various new releases on MCA Songbird Records, including Dan Peek’s album All Things Are Possible, was featured in the July 1980 issue of CCM Magazine.
CREDITS. Produced by Chris Christian for Home Sweet Home Productions. Engineered by Brown Bannister, Rick Ruggieri, Richard Donaldson and Jon Yeaworth. Recorded at Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Soundcastle Studios, Los Angeles, CA, The Gold Mine, Brentwood, TN. Mixed at The Gold Mine, Brentwood, TN. Mastering: Masterfonics by Glenn Meadows, Nashville, TN. String and Horn Arrangements by Bergen White. Executive Producer: Doug Corbin.
Musicians: Dan Peek (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Electric 12-String Guitar), Chris Christian (Acoustic Guitars, Banjo), Sonny Garrish (Steel Guitar), Jay Graydon (Electric Guitars), Larry Byrom (Electric Guitars), Michael Omartian (Keyboards), Jai Winding (Keyboards), Steve Porcaro (Keyboards), Bobby Ogden (Keyboards), Buddy Skipper (Saxophone), Terry McMillan (Harmonica, Percussion), David Hungate (Bass), Bob Wray (Bass), Steve Schaeffer (Bass), Hal Blaine (Drums), Mike Botts (Drums), Roger Clark (Drums). Strings by Shelly Kurland. Background vocals: Dan Peek and Chris Christian. Additional Background vocals: Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (“Love Was Just Another World”), Janie Fricke, Donna Sheridan and Jackie Cusic (“Ready For Love”).
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