Look by Faith

Description

Look by Faith is the sophomore album by the American singer and songwriter Becky Ugartechea, released on Light Records in early 1980. The album was recorded by Jack Joseph Puig at MartinSound Studios in Alhambra, California; with Al Perkins producing. Horn arrangements by David Diggs. All songs written by Becky Ugartechea.

Look By Faith is equally pleasant, showing surprising rock guitar edge on the opening «Tell All The World», as well as on another highlight, its enchanting acoustic melody artfully enhanced by organ and synthesizer. Minimal use of strings (the ballads «We Will See Him» and «Our Father’s Love») and horns (the lightly jazzed «Little Bit Of Faith»). Al Perkins’ steel guitar brings a touch of country to «All You Gotta Do». Other participants include Dave Diggs, Jamie Owens-Collins, Bili Thedford, Richard Souther, Al MacDougall and others. A lot better than you’d expect with the Light label. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Tell All The World” – 3:27
A2. “All You Gotta Do” – 2:41
A3. “It’s So Easy” – 4:03
A4. “Tho He Be High” – 4:07
A5. “We Will See Him” – 4:10

Side Two
B1. “Little Bit Of Faith” – 3:10
B2. “Look By Faith” – 3:17
B3. “Antichrist (Don’t Be Fooled)” – 3:51
B4. “Shepherd’s Song” – 3:55
B5. “Our Father’s Love” – 3:22

---

---

---

CREDITS. Produced by Al Perkins. Recorded at MartinSound Studios, Alhambra, CA. Engineered by Jack Joseph Puig. Mastered by Steve Hall at MCA/Whitney, Glendale, CA. Horn Arrangements by David Diggs. String Arrangements by Greg Nelson. Album Design by Robin Hedrick. Photography by Deberah Perkins. All songs written by Becky Ugartechea.

Musicians: Becky Ugartechea (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Richard Souther (Keyboards), Randy Mitchell (Rhythm and Lead Guitars), Al Perkins (Steel Guitar), David MacKay (Bass), James Kehn (Drums), Alex MacDougall (Percussion). Backing Vocals: Bili Thedford, Dona Thedford, Dan Collins, Jamie Owens-Collins, Buddy Owens, Mike Ugartechea, Phyllis St. James.