The Collection (Amy Grant album)
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The Collection is the tenth album by Christian music
singer Amy Grant
, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music
).
The Collection was the first compilation of Amy Grant's music to be released, and it was issued after her crossover success in 1985 with the album Unguarded
. The Collection spanned Grant's first decade in music, and featured the new songs "Stay For Awhile
" and "Love Can Do," the former of which was a Top Twenty Adult Contemporary hit in the United States
. The Collection was originally released in two different versions: a cassette version and an LP version. The LP version was directed to her newer fans, who knew her primarily for her Top 40 pop hit "Find A Way
." The cassette version was directed to her older fans, who knew her for her Christian work as well as her secular work. The LP version contained ten tracks, and the cassette version contained fifteen tracks. In 1990, The Collection was re-released on CD with the 15 tracks featured on the cassette version, and two additional tracks, "Too Late" and "I'm Gonna Fly". Word Canada accidentally released the ten-track LP version to CD. The cover and tray art were that of the seventeen-track version causing confusion and recalls. They later issued the seventeen-track version as well. According to CCM Magazine
, The Collection is the best-selling Christian music
compilation album ever released, having sold in excess of 1 million copies. An unauthorized reproduction of the album artwork (featuring Amy Grant) was used for issue No. 15 of the Marvel Comics
series Dr. Strange
. Apparently, the issue's artist was a fan of the singer and decided to use her likeness for a character in the story.
In 2007, The Collection was reissued and digitally remastered by Grant's new record label, EMI
/Sparrow Records
. The remastered edition is labeled with a "Digitally Remastered" logo in the 'gutter' on the CD front.
(North America)
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Singles - CCM Magazine
(North America)
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 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"...
, released in 1986 (see 1986 in music
1986 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986.-January-June:*January 23 – The first induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame takes place...
).
The Collection was the first compilation of Amy Grant's music to be released, and it was issued after her crossover success in 1985 with the album Unguarded
Unguarded
Unguarded is the ninth album by Christian music singer Amy Grant, released in 1985 on A&M Records. It is Amy's first album released by A&M....
. The Collection spanned Grant's first decade in music, and featured the new songs "Stay For Awhile
Stay For Awhile
"Stay For Awhile" is a 1986 single by Christian singer Amy Grant, and was the first single from her album The Collection. The background vocals were provided by Richard Page "Stay For Awhile" is a 1986 single by Christian singer Amy Grant, and was the first single from her album The Collection. ...
" and "Love Can Do," the former of which was a Top Twenty Adult Contemporary hit in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The Collection was originally released in two different versions: a cassette version and an LP version. The LP version was directed to her newer fans, who knew her primarily for her Top 40 pop hit "Find A Way
Find a Way
"Find a Way" is a 1985 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was released as the first single from her Unguarded album. Also, "Find A Way" was Grant's first major single release, as it was issued in secular outlets by A&M Records along with the album...
." The cassette version was directed to her older fans, who knew her for her Christian work as well as her secular work. The LP version contained ten tracks, and the cassette version contained fifteen tracks. In 1990, The Collection was re-released on CD with the 15 tracks featured on the cassette version, and two additional tracks, "Too Late" and "I'm Gonna Fly". Word Canada accidentally released the ten-track LP version to CD. The cover and tray art were that of the seventeen-track version causing confusion and recalls. They later issued the seventeen-track version as well. According to CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine was a monthly magazine published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications. It was first published in July 1978, and it has always been a Christian music magazine. On January 16, 2008, Salem announced that the April 2008 issue would be the final printed issue of the...
, The Collection is the best-selling Christian music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
compilation album ever released, having sold in excess of 1 million copies. An unauthorized reproduction of the album artwork (featuring Amy Grant) was used for issue No. 15 of the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
series Dr. Strange
Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ....
. Apparently, the issue's artist was a fan of the singer and decided to use her likeness for a character in the story.
In 2007, The Collection was reissued and digitally remastered by Grant's new record label, EMI
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
/Sparrow Records
Sparrow Records
-Background:Sparrow Records was founded in 1976 by Billy Ray Hearn, then A&R director at Myrrh Records. Purchased by EMI in 1992, it is now part of the EMI Christian Music Group, and has been named by Billboard Magazine as "America's Best Christian Music Record Label"...
. The remastered edition is labeled with a "Digitally Remastered" logo in the 'gutter' on the CD front.
Side A
- "Stay for AwhileStay For Awhile"Stay For Awhile" is a 1986 single by Christian singer Amy Grant, and was the first single from her album The Collection. The background vocals were provided by Richard Page "Stay For Awhile" is a 1986 single by Christian singer Amy Grant, and was the first single from her album The Collection. ...
" (Grant, Wayne KirkpatrickWayne KirkpatrickWayne Kirkpatrick is an American singer/songwriter and musician born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1979....
, Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
) – 5:37 - "Find a WayFind a Way"Find a Way" is a 1985 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was released as the first single from her Unguarded album. Also, "Find A Way" was Grant's first major single release, as it was issued in secular outlets by A&M Records along with the album...
" (Grant, Smith) – 3:27 - "Everywhere I Go" (Kortes) – 4:10
- "Angels" (Brown BannisterBrown BannisterBrown Bannister is a CCM producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, Talk to One Another, in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Records Label five years later, featuring a newer recording of the album's final cut, "Create In Me A Clean Heart"...
, Gary ChapmanGary Chapman (musician)Gary Chapman is an American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and former television talk show host.-Early life and music career:...
, Grant, Smith) – 4:10 - "Thy Word" (Grant, Smith) – 3:19
Side B
- "Love Can Do" (Grant, Kirkpatrick, Smith) – 4:22
- "Emmanuel" (Smith) – 3:07
- "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....
) – 3:17 - "El ShaddaiEl Shaddai (song)"El Shaddai" is a Contemporary Christian music song. It was written by Michael Card and John Thompson, using direct quotes from scripture as their inspiration, and recorded by Michael Card on one of his first two albums...
" (Michael CardMichael CardMichael Card is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for his contributions in Contemporary Christian Music, which couple folk-style melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible...
, Thompson) – 4:06 - "Father's Eyes" (Chapman) – 4:05
Side one
- "Stay for Awhile" – 5:37
- "Love Can Do" – 4:22
- "Find a Way" – 3:27
- "Everywhere I Go" – 4:10
- "Angels" – 4:10
- "Thy Word" – 3:19
- "Where Do You Hide Your Heart" (Grant, Smith) – 3:55
- "Emmanuel" – 3:07
Side two
- "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" – 3:17
- "In a Little While" (Bannister, Chapman, Grant, Shane KeisterShane KeisterShane Keister is an American musician. He is known for his work as a studio musician, writer, arranger and producer. He plays synthesizer, piano, Hammond B3, Synclavier, Fairlight, Fender Rhodes, and others.-History:...
) – 4:22 - "El Shaddai" (Michael CardMichael CardMichael Card is an American Christian singer-songwriter, musician, author, and radio host from Franklin, Tennessee. He is best known for his contributions in Contemporary Christian Music, which couple folk-style melodies and instrumentation with lyrics that stem from intensive study of the Bible...
, Thompson) – 4:06 - "I Have Decided" (Card) – 3:16
- "All I Ever Have To Be" (Chapman) – 2:38
- "Father's Eyes" – 4:05
- "Ageless MedleyAgeless Medley (EP)Ageless Medley was a 1983 EP released by Amy Grant's record label, Myrrh Records. It was released in separate cassette and vinyl versions. Even though it was designed as purely a promotional tool, it reached the Top Ten of the Christian radio charts, and won the 1983 Grammy Award for Best Gospel...
" (Bannister, Card, Chapman, Christian, Grant, Mullins, Thompson) – 6:10
CD version
- "Stay for Awhile" – 5:37
- "Love Can Do" – 4:22
- "Find a Way" – 3:27
- "Everywhere I Go" – 4:10
- "Angels" – 4:10
- "Thy Word" – 3:19
- "Emmanuel" – 3:07
- "Where Do You Hide Your Heart" – 3:55
- "Sing Your Praise To The Lord" – 3:17
- "In a Little While" – 4:22
- "El Shaddai" – 4:06
- "I Have Decided" – 3:16
- "Too Late" (Bannister, Christian, Grant) – 4:24
- "I'm Gonna Fly" (Grant) – 4:23
- "All I Ever Have to Be" – 2:38
- "Father's Eyes" – 4:05
- "Ageless Medley" – 6:10
Personnel
- Amy Grant: Vocals.
- Dann HuffDann HuffDann Huff is an American musician, session musician, singer-songwriter and producer. For his work as a producer in the Country music genre he has won several awards including the Musician of the Year award in 2001 and 2004 at the Country Music Association Awards and the Producer of the Year award...
: Guitar. - Nathan EastNathan EastNathan Harrell East is a jazz, R&B and rock bass player and vocalist. East holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California, San Diego...
: Bass. - Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
: Keyboards. - Robbie BuchananRobbie BuchananRobbie Buchanan is a Canadian keyboardist, songwriter, arranger, and producer.Buchanan began playing the piano at the age of 6. He acquired his first paying gig as a pianist at the age of 12 playing 6 nights a week in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. While still a teenager, Buchanan joined a band...
: Keyboards. - Shane KeisterShane KeisterShane Keister is an American musician. He is known for his work as a studio musician, writer, arranger and producer. He plays synthesizer, piano, Hammond B3, Synclavier, Fairlight, Fender Rhodes, and others.-History:...
: Keyboards. - David Gamson: Keyboards.
- Steve Schaffer: Synclavier.
- Paul Leim: Drums.
- Paulinho Da CostaPaulinho Da CostaPaulinho da Costa is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times. Playing over two hundred percussion instruments, he has participated in thousands of recording sessions, Grammy Award-winning albums, hit songs, soundtracks, radio...
: Percussion. - Chris Harris: Background Vocals.
- Mark Heimermann: Background Vocals.
- Richard PageRichard Page (musician)Richard Page , is an American musician who is the lead singer and bassist of 1980's US band Mr. Mister and is now a songwriter and solo artist.-Early life:...
: Background Vocals. - Greg X. VolzGreg X. VolzGregory Xavier Volz is a Christian singer. He is most noted for being the former lead singer of Christian rock band Petra from 1979 to 1985 and is currently the lead vocalist of the reunited lineup.-Biography:...
: Background Vocals (only on "Love Can Do").
Production
- Producer: Brown BannisterBrown BannisterBrown Bannister is a CCM producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, Talk to One Another, in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Records Label five years later, featuring a newer recording of the album's final cut, "Create In Me A Clean Heart"...
, Johnny Potoker. - Executive Producer: Michael Blanton, Dan Harrell, Gary Chapman.
- Engineers: Sabrina Buchanek, Spencer Chrislu, Ed Goodreau, J.T., Steve McMillan, John Potoker, Jack Joseph PuigJack Joseph PuigJack Joseph Puig is a Grammy Award-winning music engineer and producer with a long track record of successful productions, including the mid-1990s production of Tonic. Puig also worked with Hole, Jellyfish, The Black Crowes, John Mayer, Weezer, Fiona Apple, Green Day, The Counting Crows, No Doubt,...
- Mixed by: Sabrina Buchanek, Ed Goodreau
- Mastered by: Doug Sax.
- Design: Kent Hunter
- Photography: Mark TuckerMark Tucker (photographer)Mark Tucker is a commercial photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee whose work has been featured in Communication Arts, Print, Photo Design, Photo Insider, and PhotoMarket magazines.- Album covers :...
Charts
Album - BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
(North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Billboard 200 | 66 |
| 1987 | Top Contemporary Christian | 1 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "Stay For Awhile" | Adult Contemporary | 18 |
Singles - CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine
CCM Magazine was a monthly magazine published by Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications. It was first published in July 1978, and it has always been a Christian music magazine. On January 16, 2008, Salem announced that the April 2008 issue would be the final printed issue of the...
(North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "Stay For Awhile" | Christian Radio–Adult Contemporary | 2 |
Awards
GMA Dove Awards| Year | Winner | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Stay For Awhile" | Short Form Music Video Of The Year |