More Than Friends

Description

More Than Friends is the third album by the American inspirational pop duo Ernie Rettino & Debby Kerner, originally released on Windchime in 1976 and re-issued by Maranatha! Music the following year.

Aw gee, they got married. And judging from the opening «New Song Arisin» I’d say they’re pretty happy about it. More Than Friends contains more of the twosome’s usual assortment of orchestrated pop and ballads. Kiddie ditties include «Goodnews Gospel Ragtime» and «Morningstar». Major hillbilly action on «Seated In The Heavenlies» – sounds like Ernie might’ve had a bit too much Mountain Dew. «Growing Together» sets the strings aside for its simple acoustic melody. Also includes a new orchestrated version of «The Horsemen» from Debby’s earlier folk album Come Walk With Me. Keith Green and Karen Lafferty make appearances on background vocals. Fold-out cover with their wedding photo inside. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “New Song Arisin'” – 5:48
A2. “Psalm 139” – 3:29
A3. “Goodnews Ragtime Gospel” – 3:22
A4. “You’ll Be Mine” – 3:36
A5. “Joseph” – 4:03

Side Two
B1. “Growing Together” – 3:35
B2. “Seated In The Heavenlies” – 2:39
B3. “Morningstar” – 2:47
B4. “The Horsemen” – 5:48
B5. “Throne Of God” – 5:08

Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape and 12-inch vinyl LP by Maranatha! Music. (Originally released on Windchime, W101-1, in 1976, housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics printed on the inside. Re-issued as 77-035 and HS-035 in 1977.)