History Makers: The Best of Praise & Worship, Volume One (1973-1985)

Description

History Makers: The Best of Praise & Worship, Volume One (1973-1985) is a multi-artist compilation released on Sparrow Records in April 2003, distributed in the US by Chordant Music Group Distributor. “History Makers” is a trademark of EMI CMG (Christian Music Group).

It is a part of Sparrow Records’ History Makers series also featuring compilations like History Makers: The Best of Christian Rock, Volume One (1970-1986), History Makers: The Best of Christian Pop, Volume One (1970-1985), and History Makers: The Best of Gospel, Volume One (1965-1990).

Landmark recordings, ground-breaking artists, life-changing songs. The Jesus Movement of the ’70s brought a new sound to worship music. This CD features landmark recordings by artists whose simple expressions of faith evolved into the contemporary hymns and praise choruses enjoyed in churches worldwide today.

CD tracklist:

01. Andrae Crouch – Bless His Holy Name (from Just Andraé, 1972)
02. Maranatha Singers with Karen Lafferty – Seek Ye First (from The Praise Album, 1974)
03. Lamb – Baruch Ha Shem (from their self-titled debut album, 1973)
04. Keith Green – Easter Song (from For Him Who Has Ears to Hear, 1977)
05. Barry McGuire – Communion Song (from Have You Heard, 1977)
06. 2nd Chapter of Acts – Mansion Builder (from Mansion Builder, 1978)
07. Various Artists – Lion of Judah (from Communion: A Sing-A-Long for God’s People in Harmony, 1978)
08. Petra – Praise Ye The Lord (from Never Say Die, 1981)
09. John Michael Talbot – Holy Is His Name (from For the Bride, 1981)
10. Michael and Stormie Omartian – Praise His Name And See It Happen (from Mainstream, 1982)
11. Steve Green – Lamb of Glory (from his self-titled album, 1984)
12. Twila Paris – He Is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers, 1985)