Country Praise: God Loves Country Music No. 2

Description

Country Praise: God Loves Country Music No. 2 is a multi-artist compilation released on Maranatha! Music in 1982. The album was recorded by Joe Bellamy at Peace In The Valley Recording in Arleta, California; with Al Perkins producing. It is a follow-up album to God Loves Country Music released the previous year.

Featuring musicians like Al Perkins, Bernie Leadon (of The Eagles fame), and David Mansfield (of Alpha Band fame), as well as Elvis Presley’s rhythm section – bassist Jeff Scheff and drummer Ron Tutt of TCB Band. Lead vocals by artists like Bruce Herring of The Way fame, Maria Muldaur, Bonnie Bramlett, among others. Featuring a cover of Karen Lafferty‘s praise classic “Seek Ye First“.

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. Maria Muldaur – “Thank God” – 3:45
A2. George Highfill – “Make Me A Friend” – 4:28
A3. Bruce Herring – “What A Friend” – 2:02
A4. Cindy Baxter & Dan McCorison – “Clear My Mind” – 2:48
A5. Von Rogers – “Jesus What A Wonder You Are (Jesus How Lovely You Are)” – 3:35

Side Two
B1. Cindy Baxter – “Seek Ye First” – 2:48
B2. George Highfill – “Cause Me To Come” – 4:09
B3. Patty Schauer – “I Thank You Jesus” – 2:26
B4. Bruce Herring – “I Will Serve You (Thee)” – 2:03
B5. Bonnie Bramlett – “I Keep Falling In Love With Him / His Name Is Jesus” – 5:05

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Maranatha! Music.

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CREDITS. Produced by Al Perkins. Engineered by Joe Bellamy. Recorded at Peace In The Valley Recording. Executive-Producer: Dave Swaney.

Musicians: Al Perkins (Steel Guitar, Resonator Guitar [Dobro]), Bernie Leadon (Guitar, Banjo), Don Gerber (Acoustic Guitar), Randy Mitchell (Guitar), David Mansfield (Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle), Evan Anderson (Mandolin), Danny Timms (Keyboards), George Highfill (Harmonica), Jerry Scheff (Bass), Ron Tutt (Drums). Lead Vocals: Bonnie Bramlett, Bruce Herring, Cindy Baxter, Dan McCorison, George Highfill, Maria Muldaur, Patty Schauer, Ricky Skaggs, Tommy Funderburk, Von Rogers. Backing Vocals: Becky Burns, Marty Goetz, Patty Schauer, Ricky Skaggs, Ron Tutt.