Forgiven

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Forgiven is the sophomore studio album by the American singer and songwriter Don Francisco, released on NewPax Records in January 1978, distributed by Word. The album was recorded at Sound Stage Studios in Nashville, Tennessee; with John W. Thompson and Shane Keister producing.

DON FRANCISCO – Forgiven – NewPax NP33042 – Producers: John W. Thompson and Shane Keister – List: 6.98

“Forgiven” is the best album by a new artist in years. It also contains one of the greatest folk-gospel ballads of all time. «He’s Alive», written from an apostle’s point of view, is a fresh interpolation of the “old, old story.” Francisco has a minstrel’s mettle, but is equally adept with other forms. «Lullaby» exudes childlike sensitivity and «Jesus Is Lord Of The Way I Feel» combines a rock rhythm with a poet’s penchant for lyrical content. Don Francisco may be “Forgiven,” but he is in no need of redemption as a singer/songwriter. [Cash Box Gospel Reviews, CashBox, Vol. XXXIX – No. 48 / April 15, 1978]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Jesus Is Lord Of The Way I Feel” – 2:52
A2. “Jehoshaphat” – 3:35
A3. “Step Across The Line” – 3:38
A4. “I Could Never Promise You” – 2:50
A5. “He’s Alive” – 4:46

Side Two
B1. “I Don’t Care Where You’ve Been Sleeping” – 3:39
B2. “Don’t Want To Be Late” – 3:05
B3. “Lullabye” – 3:04
B4. “Adam, Where Are You?” – 4:57

Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape, cassette, and 12-inch vinyl LP by NewPax Records.


A full-page advertisement for various new releases on Paragon and NewPax Records, including Don Francisco’s Forgiven, was featured in the November 11, 1978 issue of Record World.A full-page advertisement for various new releases on Paragon and NewPax Records, including Don Francisco’s Forgiven, was featured in the November 11, 1978 issue of Record World.


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