Shepherd
by Vince Wright | December 6, 2020 | 11:59 am

John Wesley Work, Jr. – Go Tell It On The Mountain

This song’s authorship is unknown, part of many African-American spiritual songs during the 1800s.  John Wesley Work Jr. compiled, popularized, and compiled this classic, often credited as the author of this work.  It has

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Poll
by Vince Wright | December 6, 2020 | 10:30 am

December 2020 and January 2021 Poll – Vote for Future Reviews

This post contains a regular poll with eight songs. Vote for up to three songs.  I will review the top two voted songs.  Ties will be broken based on earliest submission. This poll will

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Statue of Mary
by Vince Wright | December 2, 2020 | 11:59 am

Michael English – Mary, Did You Know

American singer Michael English began his career in 1972 as a member of his family band, The Singing Samaritans, at around 10 years old.  After he graduated High School, he joined: The Singing Americans

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Night
by Vince Wright | November 29, 2020 | 11:59 am

Joseph Mohr – Silent Night

It’s that time of year again, where stores bombard us with ads, attempt to part us with our money with last-minute Christmas shopping, and reminds us how many days until the inevitable holiday arrives. 

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Thanksgiving meal
by Vince Wright | November 25, 2020 | 11:59 am

Sarah Kroger – A Thousand Thank Yous

Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is an American holiday born out of a harvest festival and cemented by George Washington in his 1789 Thanksgiving proclamation and reaffirmed by Abraham Lincoln.  It was originally on November 26th, dedicated

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Man searching between fields
by Vince Wright | November 22, 2020 | 11:59 am

U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

Irish rock band U2 formed in 1976 at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, when frontman Bono was a teen.  They were also known as Feedback and The Hype before U2 released its debut album, Boy,

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Rocks with water splashing on them
by Vince Wright | November 18, 2020 | 11:59 am

Switchfoot – Only Hope

Switchfoot is an American alternative rock band, hailing from San Deigo, California.  They became active in 1996, releasing several albums and EP’s, including 11 studio albums, 5 live albums, and 14 EP’s, including The

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Man attempts to jump across gap in rocks
by Vince Wright | November 15, 2020 | 11:59 am

Elevation Worship – Give Me Faith

Christian rock band Elevation Worship became acting in 2007, gaining market share and prominence over the years.  Much like Hillsong, Bethel, and Jesus Culture, they are a band that rose out of church ministry. 

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Announcement
by Vince Wright | November 15, 2020 | 10:30 am

Announcement – No Polls Until December 6th

Thank you for voting on my second Christmas 2020 poll!  Chris Tomlin’s Noel and Matt Maher’s Born on That Day pulled ahead, securing the last available Christmas spots for 2020. I’m taking a short

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by Vince Wright | November 11, 2020 | 11:59 am

Hillsong Worship – I Surrender

Juggernaut Hillsong continues to compete for the title of #1 producer of Christian music.  Hits such as Man of Sorrows, Who You Say I Am, and King of Kings continues to be sung in congregations all

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