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Troubadour of the Great King is the sixth solo album by the American singer and songwriter John Michael Talbot of Mason Proffit fame, released on Birdwing Records in 1982, a division of Sparrow Records. Also distributed by MCA Distributing Corporation. The album was recorded by Joe Bellamy at Peace In The Valley Studio in Arleta, California; and by Darrell Powell at The Barn in Alexandria, Indiana; with Billy Ray Hearn producing assisted by Phil Perkins. Orchestra recorded by Mike Ross-Trevor at CBS Recording Studio in London, England. Mixed by Ross-Trevor at CBS Studios. Arranged and orchestrated by Phil Perkins. All songs written by John Michael Talbot.
Troubadour of the Great King is “a special two record set commemorating the 800th year of the Franciscan celebration of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Lead vocals by John Michael Talbot with backing vocals provided by Wendy Hofheimer of Wendy & Mary and John Michael. As well featuring The National Philharmonic Orchestra of London conducted by Lee Holdridge (an award-winning composer, best known for his work on soundtracks and movie scores).
Troubadour of the Great King was included among the Best Albums of 1982 by CCM Magazine, on a list featuring thirteen albums.
Francis of Assisi was a simple man called to follow Jesus Christ in a way that would shake the whole world with the gentle power of God’s love. He chose to share in the poverty of Christ in order to bring mankind to the wealth of the kingdom of God. So Francis took upon himself the role of troubadour, one who proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and so lifted the hearts of many to God.
John Michael Talbot has taken the favorite scriptures and prayers of Francis and made music of them, preserving that same gentle spirit of honor and praise to the Lord Jesus Christ which inspired Francis of Assisi. [Note printed on the back of the LP sleeve]
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2LP tracklist:
Side One – Creation
A1. “Sunrise” – 4:45
A2. “Dance Of Creation With Alleluia” – 3:39
A3. “How Many And Wonderful” – 3:36
A4. “Brother Sun And Sister Moon” – 3:55
Side Two – Creation (cont’d)
B1. “Sing A New Song” – 2:50
B2. “Hymn To The Praises Of God” – 4:29
B3. “The Pleiades And Orion” – 4:50
B4. “The Lilies Of The Field” – 5:44
Side Three – The Church
C1. “Prayer For Guidance” – 2:25
C2. “Rebuild My Temple” – 3:41
C3. “Without Guile” – 4:00
C4. “The Praises Of The Virtues” – 3:19
C5. “Let Us Adore The Lord” – 5:25
Side Four – The Cross
D1. “My God And My All” – 6:05
D2. “Mount Alverna” (Instrumental) – 2:58
D3. “Troubadour” – 6:02
D4. “Prayer Before The Cross” – 4:01
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette (minus D2, the instrumental track “Mount Alverna”) and 12-inch vinyl double LP by Birdwing Records, with the vinyl edition housed in a gatefold sleeve with the lyrics printed on the inside. Re-issued on CD by Sparrow Records in 1988 (minus “Mount Alverna”).
Gatefold Cover Artwork
Gatefold Cover, Inside
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