Christian Classics: The Roots of Contemporary Christian Music

Description

Christian Classics, sub-titled The Roots of Contemporary Christian Music, is a multi-artist compilation released on Arrival Records in 1989, manufactured and distributed by K-tel International (USA). (Arrival Records is a gospel imprint of K-Tel, a mainstream multi-national budget record label.)

CD tracklist:

01. The Imperials – Trumpet Of Jesus – 3:46 (from Priority, DaySpring ‎1980)
02. Barry McGuire – Eve Of Destruction – 3:20 (from Lighten Up, Myrrh 1974)
03. The Archers – Stand Up – 4:45 (from Stand Up!, Light 1979)
04. 2nd Chapter of Acts – Easter Song – 2:20 (from With Footnotes, Myrrh 1974)
05. Danniebelle Hall – Ordinary People – 4:32 (from Let Me Have a Dream, Sparrow 1977)
06. Andraé Crouch & The Disciples – Just Like He Said He Would – 4:33 (from Take Me Back, Light 1975)
07. B.J. Thomas – Home Where I Belong – 3:02 (from Home Where I Belong, Myrrh 1976)
08. Michael Omartian – Fat City – 3:09 (from White Horse, ABC Dunhill 1974)
09. Larry Norman – The Rock That Doesn’t Roll – 3:28 (from In Another Land, Solid Rock 1976)
10. Dion – Sweet Surrender – 4:33 (from Inside Job, DaySpring 1980)

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and CD by Arrival Records. Compiled by David Del Sesto. (“All selections are analog recordings which have been digitally remastered.”)