Behold the Man (album)
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Behold the Man is the only album by the band Zion
, released in 1981. It is best known as the recording debut of Christian
singer/songwriter
Rich Mullins
(1955-1997), who wrote all of the songs on the album.
In the late 1970s, Mullins left Cincinnati Bible College to work with Zion Ministries. While there, he also sang and played in the band, which went by the name Zion. Soon after the release of the album, one of Amy Grant
's managers, Mike Blanton, received a copy of it and recognized "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" as the perfect song for Grant to include on her album, Age to Age
(1982). Amy Grant recorded the song, which became a hit, and resulted in a publishing contract for Rich Mullins. Later, Rich began his professional recording career on Blanton's record label, Reunion Records
, with his self-titled debut album
in 1986.
Rich Mullins
Richard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
, released in 1981. It is best known as the recording debut of Christian
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
singer/songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Rich Mullins
Rich Mullins
Richard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
(1955-1997), who wrote all of the songs on the album.
In the late 1970s, Mullins left Cincinnati Bible College to work with Zion Ministries. While there, he also sang and played in the band, which went by the name Zion. Soon after the release of the album, one of Amy Grant
Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
's managers, Mike Blanton, received a copy of it and recognized "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" as the perfect song for Grant to include on her album, Age to Age
Age to Age
Age to Age is the sixth album by Christian music singer Amy Grant, released in 1982 on Myrrh Records.Age to Age was Amy Grant's breakthrough album, finally earning her serious recognition within the burgeoning Contemporary Christian music community as it ushered her into stardom, and also...
(1982). Amy Grant recorded the song, which became a hit, and resulted in a publishing contract for Rich Mullins. Later, Rich began his professional recording career on Blanton's record label, Reunion Records
Reunion Records
Reunion Records is a Christian music record label based in Brentwood, Tennessee and operating under the Provident Label Group. The label was founded in 1982 by Dan Harrell and Mike Blanton.-History:...
, with his self-titled debut album
Rich Mullins (album)
Rich Mullins first, self-titled, solo album was released in 1986 on Reunion Records.-Side one:# "A Few Good Men" – 3:45# "A Place to Stand" – 4:10# "Live Right" – 4:43...
in 1986.
Track listing
- "Sing Your Praise To The Lord" (Rich MullinsRich MullinsRichard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
) – 3:57- New recording appeared on compilation SongsSongs (Rich Mullins album)Songs is a compilation of well-known songs by American singer/songwriter Rich Mullins, released on July 30, 1996. It was the last album to be released by Mullins before his death in a car accident on September 19, 1997...
, 1996
- New recording appeared on compilation Songs
- "For Unto Us" (Rich Mullins) – 3:45
- "The Way To Love You" (Rich Mullins) – 5:41
- "Lord Help Me Be" (Rich Mullins) – 3:06
- "Nothing In This World" (Rich Mullins) – 5:24
- "You Can Live Without Him" (Rich Mullins) – 5:23
- "Hope To Carry On" (Rich Mullins) – 2:22
- New recording appeared on Never Picture PerfectNever Picture PerfectNever Picture Perfect is the fourth solo album by songwriter Rich Mullins and was released in 1989 on Reunion Records.-Side one:# "I Will Sing" – 1:27#*Appeared on compilation Songs 2 1999# "Hope To Carry On" – 2:33...
, 1988
- New recording appeared on Never Picture Perfect
- "Heaven In His Eyes" (Rich Mullins) – 3:51
- New recording appeared on The Jesus RecordThe Jesus RecordThe Jesus Record is the ninth and final album by American singer/songwriter Rich Mullins, released posthumous on July 21, 1998, ten months after his death....
, 1998
- New recording appeared on The Jesus Record
Personnel
- Rich MullinsRich MullinsRichard Wayne "Rich" Mullins was an American Contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter born in Richmond, Indiana. He had two sisters and two brothers....
- vocals, GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, hammered dulcimerHammered dulcimerThe hammered dulcimer is a stringed musical instrument with the strings stretched over a trapezoidal sounding board. Typically, the hammered dulcimer is set on a stand, at an angle, before the musician, who holds small mallet hammers in each hand to strike the strings...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Jenny Filson - Vocals and Synthesizers.
- Tom Weimer - Vocals and Guitars.
- Beth Snell - Vocals.
- Dave Workman - Drums.
- Tony Ross - Bass.