80s music fans!

[WannaWitness]

Finish What You Started - Imperials (1980) - catchy tune!

Finish What You Started - The Imperials (Priority) - YouTube

He Is the Son of God - Carman (1984)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-K4A8CUhrA

 

[stevevw]

I was right into Larry Norman though he was through the 70s as well as the 80s and Amy grant. I also liked Phil keaggy for his guitar work. One band that always played great music was Petra as well.

Petra - Beat The System (Music Video) - YouTube

PHIL KEAGGY - TIME - ACOUSTIC VERSION - Cranberry High School, Pa. - Aug 16, 1991 - YouTube
Though this clip is in the 90s the actual song is from the 80s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6KE7mLAPug

 

[stevevw]

Finish What You Started - Imperials (1980) - catchy tune!

Finish What You Started - The Imperials (Priority) - YouTube

He Is the Son of God - Carman (1984)

He Is the Son of God ❦Carman❧ - YouTube

I use to listen to the imperials. I heard or read once that they back Elvis, is that true.

 

[markb77]

I use to listen to the imperials. I heard or read once that they back Elvis, is that true.

Yes, the Imperials sang back up for Elvis in the early 70s. Only a couple of the guys in the video above were involved in that earlier era (Armond Morales and Dave Will, if I remember correctly). There is one Elvis tour documentary ("Elvis The Way It Is", I think) in which the Imperials are the male backing singers and the Sweet Inspirations are the female singers. They are not really featured in the film, but you can catch quick glimpses of them from time to time if you look closely.

 

[stevevw]

Yes, the Imperials sang back up for Elvis in the early 70s. Only a couple of the guys in the video above were involved in that earlier era (Armond Morales and Dave Will, if I remember correctly). There is one Elvis tour documentary ("Elvis The Way It Is", I think) in which the Imperials are the male backing singers and the Sweet Inspirations are the female singers. They are not really featured in the film, but you can catch quick glimpses of them from time to time if you look closely.

I think Leon patillo was in Santana as well. I have also heard that John Lennon was into the bible and thinking along those lines in the last few months of his life. He was always the one who was more spiritual apart from Georg Harrison also. George was always into the Indian culture but was questioning his existence and was open to different things. Its funny how it was those two that have passed. I always wondered why some of the more famous music artists never really became Christians throughout their lives. Cliff Richards was more or less always a christian and Dylan went through a stage. Actually Johnny Cash did in the later part of his life. He was singing more spiritual songs and spoke of God often. His wife had a lot to do with that. But he was definitely a secular artist who turned to God who was very popular. I think Alice cooper is another one who became a christian. But they dont put out any good christian music.

So i guess it has an effect on their popularity as well. He still tours i think but mainly does his old stuff. He may do some christian stuff but im not aware. I beleve there are christians musos out there in popular bands and singing but we just dont know about them. Do you think if they are Christians they should be making christian music or is it ok to make non christian music and maybe sing about life as long as its not negative. Or do they have to proclaim their faith. I say this because i read that Chris martin from Cold Play has said he believes in God but he doesn't really practice this or use it in his song. Yet some of his songs seem very spiritual and give some good meanings. I have even heard that Joel and benji madden from Good Charlot are devout Christians. I know that Joel maddens girlfriends Dad Lionel Richie is a devout christian. I know many musos and Hollywood actors say they believe in god but where do you draw the line.

 

[holyrokker]

One of my favorites from 1982:

Prodigal - Invisible Man - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

The Reason We Sing - First Call (1987)

First Call - The Reason We Sing - YouTube

The Man With the Nail Scars - David Meece (circa 1989)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOsIYb3tzU8

If We Ever - Take6 (1988) - retro sound!

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

 

[stevevw]

Don't you love the 80s dress and hair do's.

 

[WannaWitness]

Don't you love the 80s dress and hair do's.

It was so colorful, from what I remember.

 

[stevevw]

It was so colorful, from what I remember.

And the hair, if i were a bloke back then i would not be getting hair like that. But i guess that was the trend back then.

 

[WannaWitness]

And the hair, if i were a bloke back then i would not be getting hair like that. But i guess that was the trend back then.

Guess I should have found a picture that had men in it, too. My bad.

However, I have seen cases in which girls and guys had hairdos that were pretty much alike!

 

[stevevw]

Guess I should have found a picture that had men in it, too. My bad.

However, I have seen cases in which girls and guys had hairdos that were pretty much alike!

That doesn't matter, id rather you didn't as it makes blokes look like women anyway.

 

[WannaWitness]

That doesn't matter, id rather you didn't as it makes blokes look like women anyway.

I know what you mean.

Anyway, back to the music!

The Sharing Song - The Continental Singers with Michael W. Smith (1985)

The Sharing Song - YouTube

People Need the Lord - Steve Green (1984). This is another MOR classic that most people seem to appreciate.

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

 

[stevevw]

I remember playing this song a lot.
Classic Petra 04 - Rose Colored Stained Glass Windows (Back To The Rock Live) - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

^ Great!

In my opinion, their early-to-mid '80s works were the best! (And didn't you just love that album art?!)

Here is more:

Petra - Chameleon - YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w6o1zNW0Jw

 

[stevevw]

^ Great!

In my opinion, their early-to-mid '80s works were the best! (And didn't you just love that album art?!)

Here is more:

Petra - Chameleon - YouTube

Petra - Stand Up - YouTube

Yeah they could rival any secular band. the lead singer Greg X. Volz had a great voice.

 

[stevevw]

They talk about great guitarists like Hendrix and Clapton but i reckon Phil keaggy was just as good. I like this acoustic version. Even though its made in 91 the song is from the 80's.

PHIL KEAGGY - TIME - ACOUSTIC VERSION - Cranberry High School, Pa. - Aug 16, 1991 - YouTube

I just realized i had already put this song. So heres another from him. In fact the whole album love broke through was one of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UXBZBHTbmc

 

[WannaWitness]

Reposting this lovely, touching ballad; the old link to it on post #40 no longer exists. It is definitely worth hearing.

When God ran-Benny Hester (beloved70x7) - YouTube

 

[WannaWitness]

Christian parody of a popular '80s tune... some may recognize it!

Let's get spiritual - YouTube