Description
Let Us Go to Bethlehem, sub-titled The Simple Love Songs, is an album by the American singer and songwrtiter Marc Haney (Marc Jonathan Haney), self-released on Bride Records in 1975. The album was produced and recorded by Mark Auld and Fred Berry at Auld’s “Auldio House” in Kansas City, Missouri. All songs by Marc Haney.
Michael Stacy of Harmony Magazine described the album as a “smooth blend of acoustic tunes,” enjoyable and lacking “the Yuletide rut.” He went on to say that “because of Marc’s different approach to presenting our Savior’s birth, you can play the record year round without family and friends thinking you’re off your rocker.”
“Ten simple love songs”, mostly pertaining to the period of Christ’s birth. Warm CSN harmonies against a rich tapestry of acoustic guitars (sometimes four going in tandem). Marc wrote the songs, plays guitar and sings lead, backed by a small band playing a notch or two above light rock. Servant’s Matt Spransy plays mellotron on a couple songs which doesn’t bother me a bit. Interspersed here and there with a bit of narration. ‘Shepherd’s Song’ attempts some piano-frilled r&r, but for the most part the album is quiet, simple, and heartfelt. [The Archivist, 4th Edition by Ken Scott].
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Christmas Song” – 3:04
A2. “I Don’t Know What To Do” – 4:24
A3. “Journey To Bethlehem” – 6:24
A4. “A Place To Stay” – 3:42
A5. “Shepherds’ Song” – 4:18
Side Two
B1. “Lullaby” – 4:41
B2. “Let Us Go To Bethlehem” – 4:33
B3. “Travelers’ Song” – 3:41
B4. “On The Run” – 4:07
B5. “Maranatha!” – 4:22
Note: Has been re-issued on CD.
