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Daniel Amos
released their self-titled debut album in 1976 on the Maranatha! Music
label. This eponymous album was produced by Al Perkins
.
Heavily influenced by The Band
, Steely Dan
and The Byrds
' Sweetheart of the Rodeo
, D.A.'s debut full length album temporarily leaves behind the rock and roll roots of the band members earlier bands although many of the songs came from those days. Baxter's "The Bible" and "Love In A Yielded Heart" (then known as "Freedom") were both performed in the early days of Jubal's Last Band, the band that was formed in late 1972 and eventually evolved into Daniel Amos. Taylor's "William," "Dusty Road," and "'Aint Gonna Fight It" date back to 1971 and his early band Good Shephard, and "Skeptic's Song" (then known as "Resurrection") dates back at least to 1972 and his band, Judge Rainbow and the Prophetic Trumpets.
The band's recording contract with Maranatha! resulted from Jubal's Last Band's audition for the label sometime in mid 1975. Another band at the meeting, led by Darrell Mansfield
, had a similar name - Jubal. The two bands decided to change their names to avoid confusion. Mansfield renamed his band Gentle Faith
, and Jubal's Last Band became Daniel Amos. Not long after, D.A. recorded its first song for Maranatha!, Taylor's "'Aint Gonna Fight It." That track was released on the Various Artists album, Maranatha! 5 towards the end of that same year. That December, D.A. entered Mama Jo's
Studio and began work on their first album. The album was released in early 1976.
In 2004, work began on a special 30th Anniversary Deluxe 2-disc version of the album. The collection, released on June 26, 2006, includes the full newly-remastered album, never before seen photos, bonus material, interviews and more. The second disc traced the band's evolution from various bands in the early 1970s to the formation of Daniel Amos in 1975. Also included for those who pre-ordered the collection was third disc of bonus material similar to the second.
All Songs 2006 ASCAP/Zoom Daddy music.
© 2006 Stunt Records
Daniel Amos
Daniel Amos is a rock band formed in 1974 by Terry Scott Taylor on guitars and vocals, Marty Dieckmeyer on bass guitar, Steve Baxter on guitars and Jerry Chamberlain on lead guitars. Current members include bassist Tim Chandler, guitarist Greg Flesch and drummer Ed McTaggart...
released their self-titled debut album in 1976 on the Maranatha! Music
Maranatha! Music
Maranatha! Music began as a non-profit outreach of Calvary Chapel in 1971. The Jesus People of the late 1960s and early 1970s began to write new hymns and worship songs with a folk-rock style. Maranatha! Music was founded at this time in order to publish and promote this new type of Christian...
label. This eponymous album was produced by Al Perkins
Al Perkins
Al Perkins is a Texas-born American guitarist. The Gibson guitar company called Perkins "the world's most influential Dobro player", and even began producing an "Al Perkins Signature" Dobro in 2001 - designed and autographed by Perkins....
.
Heavily influenced by The Band
The Band
The Band was an acclaimed and influential roots rock group. The original group consisted of Rick Danko , Garth Hudson , Richard Manuel , and Robbie Robertson , and Levon Helm...
, Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan is an American rock band; its core members are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop...
and The Byrds
The Byrds
The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn remaining the sole consistent member until the group disbanded in 1973...
' Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth album by American rock band The Byrds and was released on August 30, 1968 on Columbia Records...
, D.A.'s debut full length album temporarily leaves behind the rock and roll roots of the band members earlier bands although many of the songs came from those days. Baxter's "The Bible" and "Love In A Yielded Heart" (then known as "Freedom") were both performed in the early days of Jubal's Last Band, the band that was formed in late 1972 and eventually evolved into Daniel Amos. Taylor's "William," "Dusty Road," and "'Aint Gonna Fight It" date back to 1971 and his early band Good Shephard, and "Skeptic's Song" (then known as "Resurrection") dates back at least to 1972 and his band, Judge Rainbow and the Prophetic Trumpets.
The band's recording contract with Maranatha! resulted from Jubal's Last Band's audition for the label sometime in mid 1975. Another band at the meeting, led by Darrell Mansfield
Darrell Mansfield
Darrell Mansfield is an American gospel/blues musician.-Biography:Mansfield got his musical start in 1974, releasing his first album Gentle Faith in 1976. He later formed the Darrell Mansfield Band...
, had a similar name - Jubal. The two bands decided to change their names to avoid confusion. Mansfield renamed his band Gentle Faith
Gentle Faith
Gentle Faith was a Christian country rock band in the 1970s, during the Jesus Music era, before the rise of the CCM industry. The group formed in 1974 and released one self-titled album in 1976 under the Maranatha! label....
, and Jubal's Last Band became Daniel Amos. Not long after, D.A. recorded its first song for Maranatha!, Taylor's "'Aint Gonna Fight It." That track was released on the Various Artists album, Maranatha! 5 towards the end of that same year. That December, D.A. entered Mama Jo's
Mama Jo's
Mama Jo's Recording Studio, started in the late 1960s, is a recording studio in North Hollywood, California.-History:Built in the late 1960s by Producer & Engineer Freddie Piro, Mama Jo's recording Studio was one of the first...
Studio and began work on their first album. The album was released in early 1976.
In 2004, work began on a special 30th Anniversary Deluxe 2-disc version of the album. The collection, released on June 26, 2006, includes the full newly-remastered album, never before seen photos, bonus material, interviews and more. The second disc traced the band's evolution from various bands in the early 1970s to the formation of Daniel Amos in 1975. Also included for those who pre-ordered the collection was third disc of bonus material similar to the second.
Disc One: The Remastered Album
- "Jesus Is Jehovah To Me" (Chamberlain/Dieckmeyer/Taylor) – 3:18
- "The Bible" (Baxter) – 4:20
- "Abidin'" (Taylor) – 3:24
- "William" (Taylor) – 2:52
- "Prelude: Servant's Prayer" (Baxter) :47
- "Don't Light Your Own Fire" (Taylor) – 4:28
- "Losers And Winners" (Taylor) – 3:52
- "Walking On The Water" (Taylor) – 4:38
- "Ridin' Along" (Baxter/Chamberlain/Dieckmeyer/Taylor) – 2:10
- "Dusty Road" (Taylor) – 3:25
- "Love In A Yielded Heart" (Baxter) – 2:34
- "Skeptics' Song" (Taylor) – 2:22
- "Happily Married Man" (Bonus Track, from Maranatha Country Roundup) – 3:09
- "Ain't Gonna Fight It" (Bonus Track, from Maranatha! 5) – 4:27
Disc Two: Bonus Material
- "Don’t Light Your Own Fire" (live) 1977, Daniel Amos – 4:11
- "Walking on the Water" (live) 1977, Daniel Amos – 4:47
- Interview Segment: "Katy" – 3:15
- "Calvary Road" (demo) 1971, Terry solo – 3:09
- "New Life" (demo) 1972, Judge Rainbow & the Prophetic Trumpets – 3:20
- Interview Segment: "Cardboard Scheme/Scarlet Staircase/Down Home" – 3:37
- "Walkin With My Lord" (demo) 1971, Terry with wife Debi – 2:27
- "Knock Knock" (demo) 1972, Terry solo :58
- "Heavenly Home" (demo) 1972, Judge Rainbow & the Prophetic Trumpets – 2:11
- "Love Sings A Song In My Heart" (demo) 1971, Terry solo – 1:50
- "Jesus Saved My Soul" (demo) 1971, Good Shepherd – 3:45
- Interview Segment: "Expressing faith in music" – 3:35
- "Aint Gonna Fight It" (demo) 1973, Jubal’s Last Band – 3:54
- Interview Segment: "The Lost DogsLost DogsLost Dogs are an American musical supergroup formed in 1991, comprising vocalists, songwriters, and guitarists from multiple Christian alternative rock bands. Their current lineup includes Terry Scott Taylor , Michael Roe , Derri Daugherty and Steve Hindalong . The original lineup included Gene...
record Ain’t Gonna Fight It" – 1:06 - Interview Segment: "The Move/Jubal’s Last Band" – 1:56
- "Love Has Open Arms" (demo) 1972, Terry and Debi with Judge Rainbow – 3:40
- "Resurrection" ("Skeptics Song" demo) 1972, Judge Rainbow & the Prophetic Trumpets – 2:18
- "Meal" (demo) 1972, Terry solo – 2:36
- Interview Segment: "The Name Daniel Amos" – 3:37
- "Dear Captain/The Bible" (demo) 1973, Jubal’s Last Band – 5:51
- "William" (demo) 1972, Judge Rainbow & the Prophetic Trumpets – 2:38
- Interview Segment: "Al Perkins" – 3:26
- "Freedom" ("Love In A Yielded Heart" demo) 1973, Steve Baxter and Jubal’s Last Band – 3:40
- "For Me To Live Is Christ" (demo) 1972, Terry and Debi – 2:49
- "Jesus Is Still Crying For The World" (demo) 1971 Terry solo – 1:55
- "In Everything Give Him Thanks" (live) 1975, Daniel Amos – 2:59
All Songs 2006 ASCAP/Zoom Daddy music.
Disc Three: Additional Bonus Material
- "Wanna Be Ready" (demo) 1972, Terry solo – 2:19
- "He Touched Me" (demo) 1972, Terry solo
- "Walking On the Water" (demo) 1972, Judge Rainbow & The Prophetic Trumpets
- Interview Segment: "On Bonus Tracks, the Lost Dogs & the Beatles"
- "Love Won't Wait Forever" (demo) 1972, Terry solo
- Interview Segment: "Early Bands"
- "Glory Road" (demo) 1971, Terry solo
- "The Bible" (demo) 1974, Jubal's Last Band
- "Light of the World" (demo) 1974, Jubal's Last Band
- Interview Segment: "The Other Guys In the Band"
- "You Can't Go Around the Cross" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- "Nicodemus" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- "Meal" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- "Holy Rollin Again" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- Interview Segment: "First Guitar"
- "Losers and Winners" (live) May 10, 1974, Jubal's Last Band
- "Takes A Heart Ache" (live) May 10, 1974, Jubal's Last Band
- "Ridin Along" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- "Dusty Road" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
- "Farther Along" (live) 1976, Daniel Amos
© 2006 Stunt Records
Daniel Amos is
- Marty DieckmeyerMarty DieckmeyerMarty Dieckmeyer was the bass guitar player for the Christian rock band Daniel Amos from 1974 to 1981. Dieckmeyer sang the lead vocal on the song "Props" from the ¡Alarma! album in 1981...
: BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Guitar - Terry TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
: 6 & 12 String Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
, Lead Vocals - Steve BaxterSteve BaxterSteve Baxter is an American songwriter and guitarist, best known as one of the founding members of the rock group Daniel Amos.In 1972, Baxter was performing in a band with friends Kenny Paxton and Freddy Sakehama. All three men attended San Jose Bible College...
: 6 String Acoustic Guitar, HarmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
, Jew's HarpJew's harpThe Jew's harp, jaw harp, mouth harp, Ozark harp, trump or juice harp, is thought to be one of the oldest musical instruments in the world; a musician apparently playing it can be seen in a Chinese drawing from the 4th century BC...
, Whistle, lead vocal on "The Bible," "A Servant's Prayer," "Ridin' Along" and "Love In A Yielded Heart," Master of Ceremonies for the "Sketpic's Song." - Jerry ChamberlainJerry ChamberlainJerry Chamberlain , is a United States singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer, best known for his work with the rock bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies ....
: Electric Lead 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...
, Harmonies
Additional musicians
- Al PerkinsAl PerkinsAl Perkins is a Texas-born American guitarist. The Gibson guitar company called Perkins "the world's most influential Dobro player", and even began producing an "Al Perkins Signature" Dobro in 2001 - designed and autographed by Perkins....
: Pedal Steel GuitarPedal steel guitarThe pedal steel guitar is a type of electric guitar that uses a metal bar to "fret" or shorten the length of the strings, rather than fingers on strings as with a conventional guitar. Unlike other types of steel guitar, it also uses pedals and knee levers to affect the pitch, hence the name "pedal"...
, BanjoBanjoIn the 1830s Sweeney became the first white man to play the banjo on stage. His version of the instrument replaced the gourd with a drum-like sound box and included four full-length strings alongside a short fifth-string. There is no proof, however, that Sweeney invented either innovation. This new... - Bob Warford: Pull-String Guitar, 6 String Acoustic
- Brian Carroll: Nylon String Lead, Rhythm
- Jerry Waller: 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...
- Dave Diggs: Piano, Horn Arrangement
- Jonathan David BrownJonathan David BrownJonathan David Brown is an American record producer and audio engineer known for his work on albums released in the Contemporary Christian music industry...
: HarpsichordHarpsichordA harpsichord is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed.In the narrow sense, "harpsichord" designates only the large wing-shaped instruments in which the strings are perpendicular to the keyboard...
, OrganOrgan (music)The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with... - Joann Grauer: Fender Rhodes
- John Ware: Drums, "Hoo-Doo Meat Box"
- Mike "Pooh Bear" Baird: drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Alex MacDougallAlex MacDougallAlex MacDougall is an American record producer, and percussionist. MacDougall is best known for being a member of the Christian rock band Daniel Amos in the late 1970s in addition to his production and recording session credits...
: percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration... - Dave Angel: SaxSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
Solo, ClarinetClarinetThe clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed... - John Wickham: Bell Monitor
- Dan Amos: Other Percussive Embellishments
Production notes
- Produced by Al PerkinsAl PerkinsAl Perkins is a Texas-born American guitarist. The Gibson guitar company called Perkins "the world's most influential Dobro player", and even began producing an "Al Perkins Signature" Dobro in 2001 - designed and autographed by Perkins....
. - Engineered By: Jonathan David BrownJonathan David BrownJonathan David Brown is an American record producer and audio engineer known for his work on albums released in the Contemporary Christian music industry...
. - Recorded At: Mama Jo'sMama Jo'sMama Jo's Recording Studio, started in the late 1960s, is a recording studio in North Hollywood, California.-History:Built in the late 1960s by Producer & Engineer Freddie Piro, Mama Jo's recording Studio was one of the first...
, N. Hollywood, California, Independent Recorders, Hollywood, California. - Mixed At Mama Jo's By: Al Perkins and Jonathan David Brown.
- Originally Mastered At A&M By: Bernie Grundman.
- Remastered by Dan Del Isla at DLI Studios.
- Remix Engineer: Billy Taylor.
- Illustration: Dale G. Waters.
- Photography: Hosmer C. McKoon, Dan Agulian, MPS Photographic Services, Inc., Daniel Amos Archives
- Design and layout: Tom GulottaTom GulottaTom Gulotta is best known as the head of the Stunt Records label, which was formed in 1990 with Daniel Amos frontman, Terry Scott Taylor....
, with JasonJason TownsendJason R. Townsend is an American artist and record producer best known for his work with music and video releases by Daniel Amos, The 77s, The Swirling Eddies and The Lost Dogs, through the record labels Stunt Records and Fools of the World....
and Eric TownsendEric TownsendEric W. Townsend is an American musician and record producer best known for his work with music and video releases by Daniel Amos, The 77s, The Swirling Eddies and The Lost Dogs, through the record labels Stunt Records and Fools of the World.Townsend's great uncle was author Ira Jones, former... - Interview conducted by Tom Gulotta, Spring 2005
- Discs Two and Three compiled and edited by Jason & Eric Townsend.
- Original demos recorded in the living room of Katy Haselden.
- Live tracks recorded at Calvary ChapelCalvary ChapelCalvary Chapel is an evangelical association of Christian churches with over one thousand congregations worldwide. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. It presents itself as a "fellowship of...
, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaCosta Mesa, CaliforniaCosta Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 census. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and "edge" city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light...
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