Chris Christian / The Collection Vol.1 1976-1981

Texas born Chris Christian became known as a member of the trio of Cotton, Lloyd & Christian in the early 1970’s. Generally speaking, Christian is widely known as an acclaimed CCM producer influenced deeply to the 80's CCM scene for his works with White Heart and others. At the same time, as a solo artist, he released 18 albums including 2 best hit albums and his producing works collection album from 1976 to 1995, including 1981 self-titled album on BoardWalk. In April 1999, Cool Sound, Japan released 2 Collection CDs picked from his solo albums.

Release : 25 April, 1999 (planned release date was April 8, but delayed)
Label: COOL SOUND, Japan (COOL-027)
Producers: Brown Bannister, Bob Gaudio, Chris Christian

Tracks:
1. Mountain Top
2. Get Back To The Bible
3. Now I See The Man
4.Satisfaction Guaranteed
5. Passing Through
6. With Your Love
7. Praise The Lord
8. Already Livin' In Heaven
9. Fine Love
10. Pray Away
11. Livin' For You
12. I'm Your Servant
13. Love You Back
14. Look How Far You've Come
15. Safe Inside Your Arms
16. I Want You, I Need You
17. Don't Give Upon Us
18. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing / You're All I Need

Track 1,2 : from "Chris Christian"(1976)
Track 3-5 : from "Chance" (1977) Lunn
Track 6-10 : from "With Your Love" (1979)
Track11-15: from "Just Sit Back (1981)
Track 16-18: from #Chris Christian" (1981)

- Musicians (credited musicians only) -
Drums: Larry Londin, Carlos Vega, Nigel Olsson
Bass: Joe Osborn, Dennis Belfield, David Hungate
Guitars: Steve Gibson, Reggie Young, Paul Jackson Jr. Christopher Cross, Michael Landau
Keyboards: Shane Keister, Michael Boddicker, Gregg Mathieson, Bob Gaudio
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Sax: Tom Scott
Background Vocals: Marty McCall, Brown Bannister, Dogwood, Cheryl Ladd, Amy Holland, Tommy Funderburk, Bill Champlin, Tom Kelly, Frankie Valli, Robbie Patton

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