Equator (Stonehill album)
Encyclopedia
Equator is the title of an album by Randy Stonehill
, released in 1983, on Myrrh Records
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Randy Stonehill
Randall Evan "Randy" Stonehill is an American singer-songwriter from Stockton, California, best known as one of the so-called "fathers of contemporary Christian music". His music is primarily folk rock in the style of James Taylor, but he has assayed other styles, with various albums focused on...
, released in 1983, on Myrrh Records
Myrrh Records
Myrrh Records, also known as Myrrh Worship, is a Christian music record label. According to Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music, the label was instrumental in developing a popular following for Contemporary Christian music as the label that first published music by Barry McGuire, 2nd Chapter of...
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Track listing
All Songs Written By Randy Stonehill, except "Light Of The World" By Randy Stonehill And Wayne Berry And "Hide Them In Your Love" By Randy Stonehill And Gary Morris.Side one
- "Light Of The World" – 4:10
- "Big Ideas (In The Shrinking World)" – 4:37
- "Shut De Dó" – 2:46
- "Even The Best Of Friends" – 4:52
- "American Fast Food" – 3:19
Side two
- "China" – 5:32
- "Cosmetic Fixation" – 4:17
- "Turning Thirty" – 3:49
- "Hide Them In Your Love" – 3:29
- "World Without Pain" – 3:54
Personnel
- Randy Stonehill: acoustic & electric guitar, Handclaps, lead vocals.
- Tom HowardTom Howard (musician)Tom Howard was an American pianist, musical arranger and orchestral conductor.In 1983, Howard helped the rock band Daniel Amos form the Alarma! Records label....
: all keyboards. - Tim ChandlerTim ChandlerTim Chandler is a bass guitar player, best known for his work with the rock bands Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies and The Choir....
: bass, Lead Guitar. - 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...
: drums and percussion. - Doll (MacDougall) Gallienne: Bagpipes, Vibes & Xylophone.
- Terry Scott 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...
: Man In The Audience On "Big Ideas," Handclaps, Drums On "China." - 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 ....
: Lead Guitar, Ethel Merman's Assailant On "Big Ideas," Handclaps, Fast Food Patron. - Sharon McCall: Handclaps.
- Tim Alderson: Handclaps.
- Mark CookMark CookMark Cook is an American songwriter and keyboardist, best known for playing keyboards in the 1970s rock group Daniel Amos. Mark Cook later left the group to become a Calvary Chapel Pastor....
: Additional Keyboards. - Rob WatsonRob WatsonRobert D. Watson is a keyboard player, producer and composer best known for his work with the rock bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies...
: Additional Keyboards. - Derri DaughertyDerri DaughertyDerri Daugherty is an American record producer, songwriter, guitarist and singer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for band The Choir....
: Additional Electric Rhythm Guitar. - Adrian Tapia: Saxophone And Flute.
- Jim NicholsonJim NicholsonJames Nicholson or Jim Nicholson may refer to:*James Nicholson , United States navy captain*Jim Nicholson , former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and chairman of the Republican National Committee*James Nicholson , politician in Prince Edward Island, Canada*Jim...
: Lead Guitar. - Ed McTaggartEd McTaggartEd McTaggart is an American drummer and artist. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Daniel Amos.McTaggart joined DA in 1976, after years of playing with Bill Sprouse Jr.'s band The Road Home....
: Drums On "China."
- Backing Vocals: Randy Stonehill, Tom Howard, 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 ....
, Sharon McCall, Ed McTaggartEd McTaggartEd McTaggart is an American drummer and artist. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band Daniel Amos.McTaggart joined DA in 1976, after years of playing with Bill Sprouse Jr.'s band The Road Home....
, Janet McTaggart, Terry Scott 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...
, Beau MacDougall, Leslie Phillips, Colleen Routh, Jason Kinsley, Moses Toth, Shannon Berry, Rachel Anderson And Audrey Floyd. - Jamaican Choir On "Shut De Dó": Randy Stonehill, Tom & Dori Howard, Jerry Chamberlain, Sharon McCall, Regina Peoples, Shari Larson, Jackie Goushé, Terry Bradford.
- Regina Peoples: Female Soloist On "Shut De Dó."
- Singing Waitresses: Shari Larson, Jackie Goushé, Dori Howard, Sharon McCall.
- "Star Trek" Soprano Solo: Janet McTaggart
Production notes
- Produced by Terry Scott 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...
for "Rebel Base Productions" - Engineered by Thom Roy.
- Recorded & mixed at Whitefield Studios.
- Album Cover Concept: Terry Taylor & Randy Stonehill.
- Art Direction: Paul Gross/Paradise Graphics, Ltd.
- Illustration: Kurt Triffet
- Inner Sleeve Photography: Charles Allen.