The Wild Frontier
Encyclopedia
The Wild Frontier is the title of an album by Randy Stonehill
, released in 1986, 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 1986, 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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Side one
- "The Wild Frontier" (Stonehill) – 4:07
- "Here Come the Big Guitars" – 3:41
- "The Dying Breed" – 4:15
- "Words on the Wind" – 5:44
- "What's My Line" – 3:47
Side two
- "What Do You Want from Life" (Stonehill) – 3:48
- "Get Together" (Chet PowersChet PowersChester William Powers, Jr. was an American singer-songwriter, and a member of the rock group Quicksilver Messenger Service. He was also known by the stage name "Dino Valenti" and, as a songwriter, as Jesse Oris Farrow...
) – 3:50 - "Defender" – 3:01
- "Evangeline" (Stonehill) – 5:38
- "The Hope of Glory" (Stonehill) – 4:48
Personnel
- Randy Stonehill: Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
- Dave Perkins: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Synthesizers, Percussion, Background Vocals.
- Jerry McPherson: Electric Guitar
- 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 Guitar, Background Vocals - Rick CuaRick CuaRick Cua is an American Dove Award and Grammy Award-winning Christian rock singer, songwriter, bassist, author, and ordained minister...
: Bass - Mike MeadMike MeadMike Mead is an American drummer.Mead is primarily known for his work with Phil Keaggy on his late 1980s and early 90s rock and roll records Sunday's Child, Find Me In These Fields and Crimson and Blue; Steve Taylor on I Predict 1990 and Squint; as well as with Randy Stonehill, Rick Cua, and Dave...
: Drums. - Reese "Mr. B-3" WynansReese WynansReese Wynans is a keyboard player who has done session work and has been a member of Double Trouble and progressive rock band Captain Beyond.- Personal life :Reese Wynans grew up in Sarasota, Florida during the 1950s...
: 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...
: Synthesizers. - 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....
: Synthesizers, Brass Arrangement On "Hope Of Glory" - Peter Robb: Programmer.
- 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...
: Percussion. - Keith Edwards: Percussion.
- 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:...
: Background Vocals. - Chris Harris: Background Vocals
- Peter NoonePeter NoonePeter Noone is an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and actor, best known as "Herman" of the successful 1960s rock group Herman's Hermits.-Early life:...
: Background Vocals. - Tonio K.: Background Vocals.
- Peter CasePeter CasePeter Case is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has had a wide-ranging career ranging from new wave music to folk rock to solo acoustic performance.-Early career:...
: Background Vocals. - John Lunden: Horn Contractor.
Production notes
- Produced By Dave Perkins.
- Executive Producer: Ray Ware.
- Engineered by Dave Schober and Dave Perkins.
- Additional Engineering: Malcolm Harper.
- Recorded at: The Music Grinder, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
; "Rock-Bus-O-Doom" Reelsound Bus, Nashville, TennesseeNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
; Bill Schnee Studio, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
; Asaph Studios, Anaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
; Whitefield Studios, 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...
. - Second Engineers: Jon Ingoldsby, Casey McMackin, Dan Garcia, Bobby Salcedo, Gene Ford, Matt Freeman.
- Mixed 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...
, North Hollywood, California. - Mixed by: David Schober, Dave Perkins, Randy Stonehill.
- Mastered by: Bernie Grundman.
- Cover Art Direction and Design: Roland Young.
- Cover Photography: Howard Rosenburg.
- Wardrobe, Make-up and Hairstyling: Sandi Stonehill.