80s music fans!

[missionaryofgod]

My two first contacts with christian synthpop was Mad at the world and Crumbächer. The later one is very 80´s style. You can also listen to 90´s and 2000´s synthpop sounding very 1980´s like for example canadians Red sector 1 and americans Intuition, I satellite, Painted orange and Situation. If you want swedish 80´s you can listen to Walk on water or later syntpop acts like Ultrabeat and Jonathan Johansson.
Sorry I cant post links yet.

 

[WannaWitness]

I like the '80s CCM. In fact, it was around the neighborhood of '85 to '87 that the realm was opened to me. Amy Grant was my first taste of CCM (and the first CCM concert I remember going to), and has grown since that time. Of course, my collection includes some great pre-'80s classics, as well as the '90s, 2000s, and beyond, varying genres/styles.

Enjoy some classic Amy Grant from the Unguarded album!

Amy Grant - Love of another kind - YouTube

Amy Grant - Everywhere I go - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

steve taylor: controversial artist, some songs with a good 80s sound.

Steve has set out to prove time and time again that one could preach heavy God-centered messages set to fun and creative music!

Favorite from 1985:
Steve Taylor - 9 - Drive, He Said - On The Fritz (1985) - YouTube

 

[missionaryofgod]

Am I in sync is my favourite song from him

 

[WannaWitness]

The first Christian rap song I have ever heard (in fact, said to be the first Christian rap ever!) From 1985.

Bible Break - 1ST EVER GOSPEL RAP by Stephen Wiley - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

More '80s faves to enjoy:

The Boss - The Imperials (1988)

The Boss - YouTube

The Champion - Carman (1985)

The Champion by Carman (with lyrics) - YouTube

Sing and Dance - Kim Boyce (1986)

Kim Boyce Sing and Dance - YouTube

Restless Heart - Michael W. Smith with Amy Grant (1984)

Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant - Restless Heart - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

It's Never Easy - The Allies (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ-GTfo-M4s

The B-I-B-L-E - Bash-n-the-Code (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4iK4OK1ECc

Find Me - Margaret Becker (1988)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnOG_U_eQZA

 

[WannaWitness]

Forever Eyes - Twila Paris (1984)

Twila Paris - Forever Eyes - YouTube

Let the Wind Blow - Imperials (1985)

Let The Wind Blow - The Imperial (Legacy 1977-1988) - YouTube

Lift Him Up - Petra (1983)

Petra - Lift Him Up - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

The Look - First Call (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdwWK7pMDkw

Make Me Ready - Farrell & Farrell (1981)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thbSOr_9uY

You Need a Reason - Sweet Comfort Band (1981)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFFIOsymSxk

 

[WannaWitness]

I Belong to You - Kathy Troccoli (1984)

Kathy Troccoli I Belong To You - YouTube

Prayer Warrior - Heirloom (1989); this one is a little more "middle-of-the-road", but should still fit in this thread.

Heirloom - Prayer Warrior - YouTube

Star Song - Sheila Walsh (1983)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i4YLrGLRII

 

[WannaWitness]

The River of the Kingdom - Harvest (1981)
Harvest - "The River of the Kingdom" - YouTube

Go Tell the World - Silverwind (1985)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usXM34eQUFk

Against the Wind - Dallas Holm (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSlBDTYXIvI

 

[WannaWitness]

Kum Bah Yah - Prism Red (1988)

Prism Red: Kum-Ba-Yah - YouTube

Great is the Lord - Michael W. Smith (1983)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdqfAkHCZnA

Don't Turn Around - Marcel McArthur (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRlk91RSHfQ

 

[markb77]

Steve has set out to prove time and time again that one could preach heavy God-centered messages set to fun and creative music!

Favorite from 1985:
Steve Taylor - 9 - Drive, He Said - On The Fritz (1985) - YouTube

I'd say this is probably the only Christian song to ever reference Eddie Munster. Love it.

 

[WannaWitness]

I'd say this is probably the only Christian song to ever reference Eddie Munster. Love it.

Thanks. I actually enjoy that whole album.

 

[WannaWitness]

Lisa Whelchel (known for her "Blair" character on The Facts of Life) recorded a wonderful Christian album in 1984 entitled All Because of You. Below are some of the tracks from that album.

LISA WHELCHEL - SHELTER - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7j8c03YGGY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M6WO92jWhU

 

[markb77]

Thanks. I actually enjoy that whole album.

Yeah, me too. He never made a bad album. I think he's working on music again (I want to say John Mark Painter is involved, but I'm not sure about that). The last project I was aware of him being involved with was the "Blue Like Jazz" film (which was excellent).

 

[Sketcher]

Out of Time - Barren Cross - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

This isn't really music from the '80s, but I feel this might be of some interest since this is a thread dedicated to music of the '80s. These tunes (originally from the '80s) will be familiar to some... but has the added bonus of strong Christ-centered messages!

Every Step To Take (Parody of Every Breath You Take) - YouTube

Apologetix - Crazy Little King God Loves - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Oh6rRR56c

 

[WannaWitness]

Will He Find Faith - Bash-n-the-Code (1989)

Will He Find Faith.wmv - YouTube

(Sorry there are no images to look at in this video, but it is a nice song to hear, anyway.)

 

[WannaWitness]

When God Ran - Benny Hester (1985)

When God Ran Benny Hester - YouTube

How Much It Hurts - Russ Taff (1985)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRx86_hRffk

Snake in the Grass - Kim Hill (1989)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGHWuWymSGY