Orphans of God
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Orphans of God is a 2 CD compilation of songs performed by various artists in tribute to songwriter Mark Heard
.
Recorded and released after Heard's death in 1992, proceeds benefit the Heard Family Fund.
In 1994, some of these tracks were released as part of the single disc collection Strong Hand of Love
. These tracks are noted with {*}. One song, Phil Keaggy's version of "I Always Do," was replaced by his version of "Everything Is Alright." Two tracks from Strong Hand of Love were dropped completely for space, "Castaway," by Bruce Carroll
, and "How to Grow Up Big and Strong," by Rich Mullins
.
This album was listed at #25 in the book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
.
Mark Heard
John Mark Heard was a record producer, folk-rock singer, and songwriter originally from Macon, Georgia, USA....
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Recorded and released after Heard's death in 1992, proceeds benefit the Heard Family Fund.
In 1994, some of these tracks were released as part of the single disc collection Strong Hand of Love
Strong Hand of Love
Strong Hand of Love: A Tribute to Mark Heard is a compilation of songs by various artists in tribute to songwriter, Mark Heard.Recorded and released in 1994, after Heard's death in 1992. Proceeds benefit the Heard Family Fund....
. These tracks are noted with {*}. One song, Phil Keaggy's version of "I Always Do," was replaced by his version of "Everything Is Alright." Two tracks from Strong Hand of Love were dropped completely for space, "Castaway," by Bruce Carroll
Bruce Carroll
Bruce Carroll , is an American CCM singer and multi Grammy and Dove Award winning recording artist. He currently is the director of arts and worship and leads a ten member band at the six thousand plus member Hope Church in Memphis, Tennessee.Bruce lives in Memphis, Tennessee with his wife...
, and "How to Grow Up Big and Strong," by 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....
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This album was listed at #25 in the book, CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music
CCM Presents: The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music is the title of a book, edited by Thom Granger and published in 2001 by Harvest House Publishers....
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Disc one
- "Orphans of God" (by BuddyBuddy MillerBuddy Miller is a country singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist and producer, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee...
and Julie MillerJulie MillerJulie Miller is a songwriter, singer, and recording artist currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. She married Buddy Miller in 1981...
) * - "We Know Too Much" (by Michael BeenMichael BeenMichael Been was an American rock musician who achieved critical attention and rotation play on MTV in the 1980s with his band The Call. He later released an album of his solo work and toured with his son's band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. His song "Let the Day Begin" was the official campaign...
) * - "Freight Train To Nowhere" (by Vigilantes of LoveVigilantes of LoveVigilantes of Love is a rock band fronted by Bill Mallonee with a large number of secondary players drawn from the musician pool in and around Athens, Georgia...
) * - "It's Not Your Fault" (by Ashley ClevelandAshley ClevelandAshley Cleveland is an American singer/songwriter perhaps best known as a background vocalist and Grammy-winning gospel singer. Ashley Cleveland was born in Knoxville, Tennessee...
) * - "I Just Wanna Get Warm" (by Dan Russell) *
- "Satellite Sky" (by Kate TaylorKate TaylorKate Taylor is an American folk singer, originally from Boston, Massachusetts.-Biography:Kate was born in Boston and grew up with her four brothers in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where her father was Dean of the medical school at the University of North Carolina...
) * - "Mercy of the Flame" (by Pat Terry)
- "Rise From The Ruins" (by Brooks WilliamsBrooks WilliamsBrooks Williams is an American acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter. His style combines roots, jazz, blues, classical, and folk...
) - "Strong Hand of Love" (by Bruce CockburnBruce CockburnBruce Douglas Cockburn OC is a Canadian folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. His most recent album was released in March 2011. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll.-Biography:...
) * - "What Kind of Friend" (by Victoria WilliamsVictoria WilliamsVictoria Williams is an American singer-songwriter and musician, originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, although she has resided in Southern California throughout her musical career. She is noted for her descriptive songwriting talent, which she has used to immerse the listener of her songs into a...
) * - "House of Broken Dreams" (by The Williams Brothers)
- "Tip of My Tongue" (by Tom Prasada-Rao)
- "Everything Is Alright" (by Phil KeaggyPhil KeaggyPhil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets...
) - "How To Grow Up Big and Strong" (by Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
) - "All She Wanted Was Love" (by Big Faith)
- "Another Good Lie" (by Hezze)
- "Treasure of the Broken Land" (by Chagall GuevaraChagall GuevaraChagall Guevara was an American rock band formed in 1989 by solo artist Steve Taylor, guitarists Dave Perkins and Lynn Nichols , bassist Wade Jaynes, and drummer Mike Mead....
) *
Disc two
- "Lonely Moon" (by Kevin MaxKevin MaxKevin Max Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk...
) * - "Worry Too Much" (by Harrod and Funck)
- "Fire" (by bob.)
- "Big Wheels Roll" (by John AustinJohn Austin (songwriter)- Background :Austin was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and grew up as the son of an ordained minister in Fairfax, Virginia. At age 19 he moved to Chicago and began performing his songs in the city's subway stations, coffee houses and nightclubs....
) - "Rise From The Ruins" (by Parmin Sisters)
- "Watching the Ships Go Down" (by Iain)
- "Another Day In Limbo" (by Tonio K.) *
- "Love Is So Blind" (by Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
) - "Nod Over Coffee" (by Pierce PettisPierce Pettis- Biography :A former staff writer for PolyGram Publishing in Nashville, Pettis' musical career was started in 1979 when Joan Baez covered one of his songs, "Song at the End of the Movie", on her album Honest Lullaby...
) * - "Remarks To Mr. McLuhan" (by Ramona Silver)
- "Long Way Down" (by Swinging SteaksSwinging SteaksA five-man band out of Boston, MA, Swinging Steaks are among the originators of the current roots rock/ alt.country movement. Band members are:*Tim Giovanniello - Vocals, Guitar, Lap Steel*Jamie Walker - Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Slide...
) - "Look Over Your Shoulder" (by Randy StonehillRandy StonehillRandall 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...
& Pam Dwinell MinerKate MinerKate Miner is an American singer and songwriter.Kate began singing publicly at the age of four in the San Diego area. At the age of ten, she was singing music for television commercials...
) * - "Threw It Away" (by Glenn KaiserGlenn KaiserGlenn Kaiser is a Chicago-based Christian blues musician, singer-songwriter and pastor. He was the leader of Resurrection Band and is currently the leader of The Glenn Kaiser Band.-Childhood:...
) - "Dry Bones Dance" (by Colin LindenColin LindenColin Linden is a Canadian musician, songwriter and record producer. He has worked with a wide variety of artists including Bruce Cockburn, Lucinda Williams, T-Bone Burnett, Colin James, Leon Redbone, Rita Chiarelli, Chris Thomas King and The Band.Linden is primarily a electric blues guitarist,...
) - "Tip of My Tongue" (by The Choir) *
- "Strong Hand of Love" (by Daniel AmosDaniel AmosDaniel 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...
) - "Hammer and Nails" (by Marvin Etzioni)