Christian People, Volume One

Description

Christian People, Volume One is a multi-artist compilation released on Lamb & Lion Records in October 1973. This was the fifth album released on Pat Boone’s independent label Lamb & Lion Records, featuring tracks courtesy of United Artists Records (two single-only tracks by Andraé Crouch & The Disciples), Impact Records (The Imperials and The Archers), RCA Records (Danny Lee & The Children Of Truth), Maranatha! Music (Children Of The Day and Debby Kerner) and MGM Records (a single-only track by 2nd Chapter of Acts), as well as tracks by First Nashville Jesus Band and Pat Boone (who covers the Larry Norman 1969 classic, “I Wish We’d All Been Ready”). The compilation was engineered by Bert Agudelo with Irv Kessler producing.

This album is very unique, combining white and black gospel – all excellent – with flavors ranging from MOR by Pat Boone to funky by Andrae Crouch. Other groups include the Imperials. Best cuts: «I Wish We’d All Been Ready» (by Boone), «Christian People» (by Crouch who’s very big right now), «Jesus Is Coming Soon» (by the First Nashville Jesus Band). Dealers: this LP should sell in soul and pop MOR bins, too. [Billboard Magazine – Top Album Picks / Religious, September 29, 1973]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. Andraé Crouch & The Disciples – “Christian People” – 3:40
A2. Pat Boone – “I Wish We’d All Been Ready” – 3:20
A3. The Imperials – “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands/Put Your Hand In The Hand Of The Man” – 3:25
A4. Children Of The Day – “Can I Show You” – 4:08
A5. First Nashville Jesus Band – “Jesus Is Coming Soon” – 2:40
A6. Danny Lee & The Children Of Truth – “One Way” – 3:30

Side Two
B1. Pat Boone and The First Nashville Jesus Band – “Me And Jesus” – 3:47
B2. Debby Kerner – “Amen, Praise The Lord” – 3:10
B3. Andraé Crouch & The Disciples – “Too Close” – 2:57
B4. 2nd Chapter of Acts – “I’m So Happy” – 2:41
B5. The Archers – “It Won’t Be Long” – 3:47
B6. The Imperials – “A Brighter Day” – 3:16

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Lamb & Lion Records.