Other Releases
This page details "non-Larry" releases which contain (at least when first issued) unique songs or versions of songs. Compilation albums that simply use an already released song or version of a song will not be listed
Also listed are releases in which Larry was involved
NOTE: PAGE STILL VERY MUCH A WORK IN PROGRESS
Also listed are releases in which Larry was involved
NOTE: PAGE STILL VERY MUCH A WORK IN PROGRESS
Jesus Sound Explosion, Campus Crusade For Christ, Explo 72 [1972]
sweet sweet song of salvation
[Go to Song Page]
When you know a pretty story
You don't let it go unsaid
You tell it to your children
As you tuck them into bed
And when you know a wonderful secret
You tell it to your friend
Tell them that a lifetime filled with Jesus
Is like a street that never ends
Alright, you sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let your laughter fill the air
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation woo hoo
And tell the people everywhere
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
To every man, every nation
Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let the people know that Jesus cares
Now look around you as you sing it
There are people everywhere
And to those who stop to listen
Your sweet song becomes their prayer
'Cause when you know a wonderful secret
You tell it to your friends
Go on and tell them that a lifetime filled with you know who
Is like a street that never ends
Alright it's your turn, sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let your laughter fill the air
You sing that [sweet sweet song of salvation] That's right
Tell the people everywhere
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
To every man in the United Nations
Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let the people know that Jesus cares
You've got to let the people know that Jesus cares
He really does, you know he died for all of us to set us free from sin
Open up your life and let him in, he really cares, he really does
Sing it here, be part of something big
Even when you're by yourself you're part of something bigger
Don't look at this situation here today
Don't flip out, it's not the best thing you're ever gonna be part of
Not the biggest thing you're ever gonna do
I'm not talking religion, I'm talking 'bout Jesus
Let the people know that Jesus cares
You let the people know that Jesus cares ah ha ha ha
Wait a minute, wait a minute, this is the big build up
Woo-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ah-ow
Ah-hu-ugh, ah-hu-wuh
This is to let you know it's rock and roll
Yeah awlright, ye-uh
Ow ow ow owm-ow
When you know a pretty story
You don't let it go unsaid
You tell it to your children
As you tuck them into bed
And when you know a wonderful secret
You tell it to your friend
Tell them that a lifetime filled with Jesus
Is like a street that never ends
Alright, you sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let your laughter fill the air
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation woo hoo
And tell the people everywhere
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
To every man, every nation
Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let the people know that Jesus cares
Now look around you as you sing it
There are people everywhere
And to those who stop to listen
Your sweet song becomes their prayer
'Cause when you know a wonderful secret
You tell it to your friends
Go on and tell them that a lifetime filled with you know who
Is like a street that never ends
Alright it's your turn, sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let your laughter fill the air
You sing that [sweet sweet song of salvation] That's right
Tell the people everywhere
You sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
To every man in the United Nations
Sing that sweet sweet song of salvation
And let the people know that Jesus cares
You've got to let the people know that Jesus cares
He really does, you know he died for all of us to set us free from sin
Open up your life and let him in, he really cares, he really does
Sing it here, be part of something big
Even when you're by yourself you're part of something bigger
Don't look at this situation here today
Don't flip out, it's not the best thing you're ever gonna be part of
Not the biggest thing you're ever gonna do
I'm not talking religion, I'm talking 'bout Jesus
Let the people know that Jesus cares
You let the people know that Jesus cares ah ha ha ha
Wait a minute, wait a minute, this is the big build up
Woo-ah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ah-ow
Ah-hu-ugh, ah-hu-wuh
This is to let you know it's rock and roll
Yeah awlright, ye-uh
Ow ow ow owm-ow
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This album, featuring live recordings from the Explo 72 event in Dallas, Texas was available free by mail order
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Jubilation!, Myrrh Records, MST 655 [1975]
dear malcolm, dear alwyn
[Go to Song Page]
Dear Malcolm, dear Alwyn
You're my favorite singers in England
And I love you so much
You got the holy spirit's touch
You're much more than just a two man band
I got a memo from Turner
He's a poet, I'm a learner
And he says you're coming back to L.A.
So I'll see you when you land
I'll hope your schedule's not too plan
I know you can't, but I wish you could stay
I miss you my friends
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
Well I hope you're feeling fine
Beware of the snakes and the robbers and the fakes
And the guys who want to take a percent
You don't need them anymore
God is gonna close that door
It's getting time to pack up your tent
Dear Malcolm (dear Malcolm), dear Alwyn (dear Alwyn)
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
I miss you my friends
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
Well I hope you're feeling fine
Dear Malcolm (dear Malcolm), dear Alwyn (dear Alwyn)
You're my favorite singers in England
And your songs are so simple
But they take me to the temple
I guess I'm just your number one fan
Dear Malcolm, dear Alwyn
You're my favorite singers in England
And I love you so much
You got the holy spirit's touch
You're much more than just a two man band
I got a memo from Turner
He's a poet, I'm a learner
And he says you're coming back to L.A.
So I'll see you when you land
I'll hope your schedule's not too plan
I know you can't, but I wish you could stay
I miss you my friends
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
Well I hope you're feeling fine
Beware of the snakes and the robbers and the fakes
And the guys who want to take a percent
You don't need them anymore
God is gonna close that door
It's getting time to pack up your tent
Dear Malcolm (dear Malcolm), dear Alwyn (dear Alwyn)
La la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
I miss you my friends
I think about you all the time
You're so far away
Well I hope you're feeling fine
Dear Malcolm (dear Malcolm), dear Alwyn (dear Alwyn)
You're my favorite singers in England
And your songs are so simple
But they take me to the temple
I guess I'm just your number one fan
Dear Malcolm, Dear Alwyn is here denoted as being from the album In Another Land. Evidently, the song was at one time planned to appear on that album, or at least Word Records believed so. In Another Land was released in 1976, and did not contain this song. A Jubilation! songbook was also available
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Salvation Air Force - Strangers In A Strange Land [1978, Myrrh MSB-6612, US]
if god is my father
If God is my father
And you are my brother
Then why can't we bother
To really reach out and love one another
Why do we keep on acting the way we do
The way we treat each other
It must break his heart in two
Once we were happy
Oh yes, once in the garden
But then a lie broke the stillness
And our hearts began to harden
And hoping to be wiser man has reached too far
Sometimes I think that we're advanced
But then I look at where we are
And oh I cry
I feel like crying [x2]
Why do we argue
Why are there so many churches
With half of them empty
Some represent a million dollar purchase
What happened to the message given by our lord
To take his gospel to the streets
And share our money with the poor
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Open up your heart
And learn to let your spirit sing
Just concentrate on Jesus
And forget your sin
Get ready for your new life
'Cause he's coming back again
So learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love, you've got to learn to love [x2]
(You've got to learn to love) Learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x4]
Learn to love (You've got to learn to love)
You've got to learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x2]
Learn to love (You've got to learn to love)
(You've got to) Learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x2]
And you are my brother
Then why can't we bother
To really reach out and love one another
Why do we keep on acting the way we do
The way we treat each other
It must break his heart in two
Once we were happy
Oh yes, once in the garden
But then a lie broke the stillness
And our hearts began to harden
And hoping to be wiser man has reached too far
Sometimes I think that we're advanced
But then I look at where we are
And oh I cry
I feel like crying [x2]
Why do we argue
Why are there so many churches
With half of them empty
Some represent a million dollar purchase
What happened to the message given by our lord
To take his gospel to the streets
And share our money with the poor
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Open up your heart
And learn to let your spirit sing
Just concentrate on Jesus
And forget your sin
Get ready for your new life
'Cause he's coming back again
So learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love
Love is the greatest thing
Learn to love, you've got to learn to love [x2]
(You've got to learn to love) Learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x4]
Learn to love (You've got to learn to love)
You've got to learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x2]
Learn to love (You've got to learn to love)
(You've got to) Learn to love (You've got to learn to love) [x2]
This album had already been recorded - produced by Dana Angle - when the band signed with Larry's Solid Rock label in February 1977. Due to a 'rule' that all Solid Rock albums were to be produced by Larry, it was arranged for this to be released via Myrrh instead, with plans for their second album to be on Solid Rock. Whilst this should have been released in 1977, various delays, partly blamed on Larry's 1977 world tour, led to it not appearing until August 1978
Adding Larry's song If God Is My Father was a last minute decision, and it is the only track in which Larry actually had any involvement. The basic track had already been recorded by Larry, over which Donnie Gossett added vocals. Jon Linn, Tom Howard and Randy Stonehill also recorded on the track, and John Pantano (of Pantano-Salsbury), who was in the studio recording their Solid Rock album Hit The Switch at the time, contributed a guitar solo
It is difficult to be sure whether this album or Larry's own Australian self titled release was intended to be the first release containing a full length version of If God Is My Father, but despite many fans believing it was the first, the aforementioned delays led to Strangers In A Strange Land appearing about a year after Larry Norman. The story of the delay is humorously told here
Adding Larry's song If God Is My Father was a last minute decision, and it is the only track in which Larry actually had any involvement. The basic track had already been recorded by Larry, over which Donnie Gossett added vocals. Jon Linn, Tom Howard and Randy Stonehill also recorded on the track, and John Pantano (of Pantano-Salsbury), who was in the studio recording their Solid Rock album Hit The Switch at the time, contributed a guitar solo
It is difficult to be sure whether this album or Larry's own Australian self titled release was intended to be the first release containing a full length version of If God Is My Father, but despite many fans believing it was the first, the aforementioned delays led to Strangers In A Strange Land appearing about a year after Larry Norman. The story of the delay is humorously told here
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Due to a few incorrect assumptions and oversights, and a failure to send a proof for the band to review, Larry made several errors in the liner notes
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Greenbelt Live!, Marshalls Records & Tapes, MRT 1001 [1979]
let that tape keep rolling
[Go to Song Page]
My brother just flew in from America [Spoken, Randy Stonehill]
Woo
Will you all welcome Larry Norman [Spoken]
One two three and four [Spoken]
I woke up in the morning I said a morning prayer
I washed my face with soap, I ran my fingers through my hair
I went down to the studio on Hollywood and Vine
The clock said seven thirty well I made it just in time
I greeted the musicians, I grabbed the nearest chair
I started playing my guitar and told the engineer
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling [x4]
C'mon let the tape keep rolling, c'mon c'mon c'mon
Well the first song that we cut was called "Lonely By Myself"
I'll do the vocal later you can leave it on the shelf
The second song we cut was called "No More LSD"
The session's getting better I'm as happy as can be
The last song took us seven takes the first one took us ten
Let's take it from the top and give it all we've got
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling [x3]
C'mon (c'mon) I can't hear you
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon ??
Do you hear me singing on your record machine
The piano's banging, the guitar's twanging
The water cooler's clanging, the light bulb's hanging
The music's playing, the production's clean
Cross fade all the tracks don't leave no spaces in between
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape c'mon c'mon
(C'mon) let that tape keep rolling
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape keep rolling [x2]
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape keep rolling
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I started out ten years ago my guitar in my hand
I took the message in my heart an' played it with a band
I went down to Capitol Records to record Upon This Rock
I wanted to say something, I just let the music talk
I know where I'm going, I know who I must be
I don't care how long it takes, there's lots of things to see
C'mon (c'mon) let your life keep rolling
C'mon (c'mon) let your faith keep growing
C'mon (c'mon) let your love keep showing
C'mon (c'mon) and let the, get going
C'mon get that good news going
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
He come walking down my street
I say he come walking down my street
He come up to my room
He knocked on my heart
He come into my life
He made me feel so good
So good so tough so tough
You know what I'm talking about
You know what I'm talking about
I'm going home
I'm going home bou bou bou bou
Back home bou bou bou ba back home
Yes I am
He come down and make me feel alright
Like a thief in the middle of the night
I'm going home (back home) [x3]
That's where I'm going, I'm going home
Where are you going, you going home
Going home
I'm going home
I'm going home yeah yeah
Woo
I'm going home
Good night, we love you. Thank you [Spoken]
My brother just flew in from America [Spoken, Randy Stonehill]
Woo
Will you all welcome Larry Norman [Spoken]
One two three and four [Spoken]
I woke up in the morning I said a morning prayer
I washed my face with soap, I ran my fingers through my hair
I went down to the studio on Hollywood and Vine
The clock said seven thirty well I made it just in time
I greeted the musicians, I grabbed the nearest chair
I started playing my guitar and told the engineer
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling [x4]
C'mon let the tape keep rolling, c'mon c'mon c'mon
Well the first song that we cut was called "Lonely By Myself"
I'll do the vocal later you can leave it on the shelf
The second song we cut was called "No More LSD"
The session's getting better I'm as happy as can be
The last song took us seven takes the first one took us ten
Let's take it from the top and give it all we've got
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling [x3]
C'mon (c'mon) I can't hear you
C'mon (c'mon) let the tape keep rolling
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon ??
Do you hear me singing on your record machine
The piano's banging, the guitar's twanging
The water cooler's clanging, the light bulb's hanging
The music's playing, the production's clean
Cross fade all the tracks don't leave no spaces in between
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape c'mon c'mon
(C'mon) let that tape keep rolling
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape keep rolling [x2]
C'mon (c'mon) let that tape keep rolling
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
I started out ten years ago my guitar in my hand
I took the message in my heart an' played it with a band
I went down to Capitol Records to record Upon This Rock
I wanted to say something, I just let the music talk
I know where I'm going, I know who I must be
I don't care how long it takes, there's lots of things to see
C'mon (c'mon) let your life keep rolling
C'mon (c'mon) let your faith keep growing
C'mon (c'mon) let your love keep showing
C'mon (c'mon) and let the, get going
C'mon get that good news going
C'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
He come walking down my street
I say he come walking down my street
He come up to my room
He knocked on my heart
He come into my life
He made me feel so good
So good so tough so tough
You know what I'm talking about
You know what I'm talking about
I'm going home
I'm going home bou bou bou bou
Back home bou bou bou ba back home
Yes I am
He come down and make me feel alright
Like a thief in the middle of the night
I'm going home (back home) [x3]
That's where I'm going, I'm going home
Where are you going, you going home
Going home
I'm going home
I'm going home yeah yeah
Woo
I'm going home
Good night, we love you. Thank you [Spoken]
This album was available in green as well as regular black vinyl, and came in a gatefold sleeve. Some copies included a 24 page booklet and a poster
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Solid Rock Import [1985]
everybody work
[Go to Song Page] You know the flesh will make you twist and shout So with fear and trembling work your salvation out Everybody work Everybody work There are ten commandments, now get this straight If you keep the first two you'll fulfil the other eight Everybody work Everybody work There's tension between the brothers and the sisters People need to get along Open up your hearts to one another And learn to sing this song Holy spirit will touch your soul Stand still, don't rock and roll Everybody work Everybody work work work work If your woman walks out, starts messing about You must pray for her safety, 'til she works it out Obedience is better than sacrifice If you don't die once then you're gonna die twice Holy spirit make you move about So with fear and trembling work your salvation out Everybody work work Yeah everybody work work work work (Work work) The spirit is willing (Work work) But the flesh is weak And if you're holding (work work) back It's hard to hear (work work) God speak Everybody work work work work Everybody work work work work Everybody work work A long time (work work) ago Jesus came to earth (work work) People didn't wanna know (work work) Went to the church (work) and he said this is wrong (work work) If he were here today he'd (work work) come to us and he'd say this is wrong (work work) You don't really love one another, not yet (work work) you don't I said love them as I love them (work work) Love one another (work work), love one another (work work), love one another (work work) If you don't know what I'm saying (work work) go home and pray (work work) Read your bible and die every (work work) day Everybody work (work work) Oh-eh-oh (work work) Oh oh oh everybody work (work work) (Work work) Everybody work (work work) (Work work) Everybody work work work (work work) work work Everybody work (work work) work work wo-wo-wo-oh Everybody work (work) Everybody work stop this flight
[Go to Song Page] Sixteen hours to London You know I'm flying on a DC-10 I wonder if when that plane sets down I'll ever be able to walk again I spent thirty five days in Europe Singing 'til my voice is gone You know there's never time enough to get a good night's sleep What is this road that I keep running on I've got to stop this flight I've got to get back to earth Hey, I'm a human being God knows what that's worth I'm not meant to be trapped on some smoky stage And end up lonely in my old age I've got to stop People try to twist your message Reporters try to twist your mind And I just can't wait 'til I can get back home I really miss that girl of mine She's the only one I really (can) talk to She's where my heart begins and ends It ain't no lust or money relationship, uh uh We were teenage buddies, childhood friend I got to stop this flight Yeah hey I got to get back to earth Hey, I'm a human being Only God knows what that's worth Yeah I could be dancing like some mover on a empty stage But I'll be risen from this prison at the end of the age Woo yeah Hey I'm always locked up in the studio Hey, this ain't no way to live You know they never like my records 'til the albums sell They always want more than I can possibly give I keep struggling for inspiration (Ha ha hu [Under breath]) Hoping that the songs don't flop And I keep waiting like the beggar for the option to drop You've got to live up to the contract 'til they tell you to stop You've got to stop this flight That's right, get back to earth Hey, we are human beings Only God knows what that's worth Yeah yeah yeah We're not meant to be trapped in this fleshly cage And end up screaming like a demon at the end of the age yeah You've got to stop your flight You know what I'm talking about You've got to stop this flight Stop running around (Stop this flight) And get your feet on the ground (Stop this flight) You've got to stop it, stop it, stop it (Stop this flight) You know who you are You know what you're supposed to do (Stop this flight) You've got to stop this flight You've got to (Stop this flight) Running around Yeah (Stop this flight) |
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The Cause - Do Something Now, Compassion International / Sparrow SGL 1110 [1985]
do something now
Do we see Jesus in their hungry eyes
Are we so numb that we can't sympathise [Larry and Amy Grant sing this line]
Maybe we're too willing just to eulogize
Instead of rolling up our sleeves and trying
To resurrect a world that's dying
Oh ho we got a world that's dying
Down in Ethiopia a silent baby clings to an empty breast
Ooh ooh ooh down in Ethiopia another cries for food or eternal rest
We can touch somebody
Reach out with love to a helpless face
Everybody is our brother and sister
Reach out and be an agent of grace
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
If we really care, we'll do something now
Here in Utopia they're just another item in the news tonight
Wake up America, they're dying while we're dreaming about paradise
We can touch somebody
Reach out with love to a helpless face
Everybody is our brother and sister
Reach out and be an agent of grace
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
If we really care, we'll do something
You gotta do something
Jesus said
When you do it for one of these
You've done it unto me
When one hurts, we all hurt
'Cause we're a family
There's a blessing when we sacrifice
You got to give yourself away
To save one more life
Just one more life
You can save one more life
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
Are we so numb that we can't sympathise [Larry and Amy Grant sing this line]
Maybe we're too willing just to eulogize
Instead of rolling up our sleeves and trying
To resurrect a world that's dying
Oh ho we got a world that's dying
Down in Ethiopia a silent baby clings to an empty breast
Ooh ooh ooh down in Ethiopia another cries for food or eternal rest
We can touch somebody
Reach out with love to a helpless face
Everybody is our brother and sister
Reach out and be an agent of grace
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
If we really care, we'll do something now
Here in Utopia they're just another item in the news tonight
Wake up America, they're dying while we're dreaming about paradise
We can touch somebody
Reach out with love to a helpless face
Everybody is our brother and sister
Reach out and be an agent of grace
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
If we really care, we'll do something
You gotta do something
Jesus said
When you do it for one of these
You've done it unto me
When one hurts, we all hurt
'Cause we're a family
There's a blessing when we sacrifice
You got to give yourself away
To save one more life
Just one more life
You can save one more life
Do something now
See their broken lives, pick up the pieces
Do something now
Open up your heart, share the love of Jesus
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The Cause was a christian version of Band Aid, organised primarily by Steve Camp. Larry sings one line in the song
Do Something Now was available as a 7" single (double A-sided), a 12" single and as a VHS video |
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Mylon Lefevre & Broken Heart - Sheep In Wolves Clothing [1985]
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Larry performed vocals on this album
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Geoff Moore - Promotional Video [1986 or 1988]
Geoff Moore - All The Good Music, Power Discs [1988]
Geoff Moore covered this song on his 1986 album Over The Edge. Whilst Larry did not appear on the album, the promotional video features a partially re-recorded version, with Larry sharing vocals towards the end of the song. The version with Larry was released on Geoff's 1988 album titled All The Good Music, and Larry released it a couple of years later, on Barking At The Oops - Rough Mix 3
Geoff Moore - All The Good Music, Power Discs [1988]
Geoff Moore covered this song on his 1986 album Over The Edge. Whilst Larry did not appear on the album, the promotional video features a partially re-recorded version, with Larry sharing vocals towards the end of the song. The version with Larry was released on Geoff's 1988 album titled All The Good Music, and Larry released it a couple of years later, on Barking At The Oops - Rough Mix 3
why should the devil have all the good music
[Go to Song Page]
One two, one two three [Spoken]
Yay
I want the people to know
That he saved my soul
But I still like to listen to the radio
They say rock and roll is wrong
We'll give you one more chance
I said I feel so good I gotta get up and dance
I know what's right, I know what's wrong
I don't confuse it
All I'm really trying to say is
Why should the devil have all the good music
I feel good every day, I don't wanna lose it
'Cause Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away
They say to cut my hair
They're driving me insane
I grew it out long to make room for my brain
But sometimes people don't understand
What's a good boy doing in a rock and roll band
There's nothing wrong with playing blues licks
And if you've got a reason, tell me to my face
Why should the devil have all the good music
And I've been filled, I feel okay
'Cos Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away
Oh yes
I ain't knocking the hymns
Just give me a song that has a beat
I ain't knocking the hymns
Just give me a song that moves my feet
Well I don't like none of them funeral marches
I ain't dead yet
Ow
Aaaaw
[Larry sings the next verse]
Jesus told the truth
An’ Jesus showed the way
And there's one more thing I'd like to say
They nailed him to the cross
And they laid him in the ground
But they shoulda known you can't keep a good man down
I feel good every day [Geoff]
I don't wanna lose it [Larry]
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna say is
Why should the devil have all the good music [Both]
I've been filled, an' I feel okay
'Cos Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues [Geoff]
Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues [Larry]
Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away [Geoff]
Ay-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-ay yeah-ah-ah
Woo
Yay, hahaha [Larry]
[The last two lines above are not on the video]
One two, one two three [Spoken]
Yay
I want the people to know
That he saved my soul
But I still like to listen to the radio
They say rock and roll is wrong
We'll give you one more chance
I said I feel so good I gotta get up and dance
I know what's right, I know what's wrong
I don't confuse it
All I'm really trying to say is
Why should the devil have all the good music
I feel good every day, I don't wanna lose it
'Cause Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away
They say to cut my hair
They're driving me insane
I grew it out long to make room for my brain
But sometimes people don't understand
What's a good boy doing in a rock and roll band
There's nothing wrong with playing blues licks
And if you've got a reason, tell me to my face
Why should the devil have all the good music
And I've been filled, I feel okay
'Cos Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away
Oh yes
I ain't knocking the hymns
Just give me a song that has a beat
I ain't knocking the hymns
Just give me a song that moves my feet
Well I don't like none of them funeral marches
I ain't dead yet
Ow
Aaaaw
[Larry sings the next verse]
Jesus told the truth
An’ Jesus showed the way
And there's one more thing I'd like to say
They nailed him to the cross
And they laid him in the ground
But they shoulda known you can't keep a good man down
I feel good every day [Geoff]
I don't wanna lose it [Larry]
All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna say is
Why should the devil have all the good music [Both]
I've been filled, an' I feel okay
'Cos Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues [Geoff]
Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues [Larry]
Jesus is the rock and he rolled my blues away [Geoff]
Ay-eh-eh-eh-eh-eh-ay yeah-ah-ah
Woo
Yay, hahaha [Larry]
[The last two lines above are not on the video]
Mastertrax [1989]
somewhere out there
somewhere out there
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FlevoTotaal Festival Live Tapes Volume 1 [1992, GMI Music Partners]
the dog and the flower
So rock and roll music. Well like where did it come from, I mean like who made it up, you know did the devil make it up? Uh-uh. But some people say that rock and roll is bad, and they say there is proof that it's bad. They say in the laboratories the scientists have taken loudspeakers and placed them against the ears of a dog, and put on a rock and roll record. And after eight hours the dog went mad. They did not say what group the dog was listening to.
They did an experiment with a flower, they took a flower and put it next to a loudspeaker. And after seven hours the flower had completely turned away from the speaker, and faced the opposite direction, and dropped its petals. I would say that is proof. I would say rock and roll is dangerous, and you must be careful, not to play your records around your dogs or your flowers.
[Spoken]
They did an experiment with a flower, they took a flower and put it next to a loudspeaker. And after seven hours the flower had completely turned away from the speaker, and faced the opposite direction, and dropped its petals. I would say that is proof. I would say rock and roll is dangerous, and you must be careful, not to play your records around your dogs or your flowers.
[Spoken]
the preacher and rock 'n roll
A preacher in America wrote a book on eh rock and roll and why it is evil. He said that rock and roll is dangerous because it has a back beat. Now, all music has a beat, but most music has a front beat like da-dun-dan-duh da-dun-dun-dun da dun-dun da-but rock and roll has a back beat two goo-da da-duh uh ah da-na ugh da na ah-ugh..... And he says that's why it's bad, because it has a back beat and it's bad for your back.
Uh, if you go to a dance, you know he wrote this in the book, if you're dancing with s', a girl for two or three hours and you move your back bone around then your spinal column releases this fluid. This chemistry goes into your brain and it creates lust. I don't think you should laugh. This man did a lot of personal research. [Spoken]
Uh, if you go to a dance, you know he wrote this in the book, if you're dancing with s', a girl for two or three hours and you move your back bone around then your spinal column releases this fluid. This chemistry goes into your brain and it creates lust. I don't think you should laugh. This man did a lot of personal research. [Spoken]
i'm in the mood for love
[Go to Song Page]
I can understand why older people don't like rock and roll. Yeah, they never listened to it. They grew up listening to something different, they grew up listening to uh, Tommy Dorsey. Frank Sinatra. You know they grew up listening to songs like: [Spoken]
I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me
Darling but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love
[Sung acapella]
The words to that song are I'm in the mood for love simply because you're near me, darling when you are near me I'm in the mood for love. That man had no self control. And our parents used to listen to that kind of music all the time? It is no surprise that there are so many of us. [Spoken]
I can understand why older people don't like rock and roll. Yeah, they never listened to it. They grew up listening to something different, they grew up listening to uh, Tommy Dorsey. Frank Sinatra. You know they grew up listening to songs like: [Spoken]
I'm in the mood for love
Simply because you're near me
Darling but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love
[Sung acapella]
The words to that song are I'm in the mood for love simply because you're near me, darling when you are near me I'm in the mood for love. That man had no self control. And our parents used to listen to that kind of music all the time? It is no surprise that there are so many of us. [Spoken]
if i got my ticket
[Go to Song Page]
Well I will tell you where rock and roll came from. Rock and roll came from the church. Do you remember 200 years ago when America went over to Africa, and we brought back some people to help us during the summer? Well that's when rock and roll started. Because we told these people about Jesus and God, and they believed us. And they began to think about it and they talked about it to each other, and they began to sing about it. And they sang how they understood it, that God loved them. They were very sad you know, they worked on plantations and they had masters who cracked whips. But they knew that God was a good master. And so they wrote songs, they wrote gospel songs, black hymns. And they sang the way they felt, and they sang songs like this [Spoken]
Lord if I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
I hear a lot of talk about a gospel train
Better be ready 'cos it's on its way
Be down at the station right on time
If you’re not ready you'll be left behind
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
I hear a lot of talk about a judgement day
You better be ready 'cos it's on its way
Be down at the station right on time
If you’re not ready you'll be left behind
Clean up the world and leave no sin
I tell you brother he is coming again
Lord if I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, Lord can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
You know they sang spiritual music like that. And you know some of these songs don't you? Negro spirituals, black hymns. Do you know any of them or is this just American? Yeah you know, d'ya, well, tell you we can sing a song together if you all know a song that I know. Which, which song do you know? [Spoken]
Well I will tell you where rock and roll came from. Rock and roll came from the church. Do you remember 200 years ago when America went over to Africa, and we brought back some people to help us during the summer? Well that's when rock and roll started. Because we told these people about Jesus and God, and they believed us. And they began to think about it and they talked about it to each other, and they began to sing about it. And they sang how they understood it, that God loved them. They were very sad you know, they worked on plantations and they had masters who cracked whips. But they knew that God was a good master. And so they wrote songs, they wrote gospel songs, black hymns. And they sang the way they felt, and they sang songs like this [Spoken]
Lord if I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
I hear a lot of talk about a gospel train
Better be ready 'cos it's on its way
Be down at the station right on time
If you’re not ready you'll be left behind
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
I hear a lot of talk about a judgement day
You better be ready 'cos it's on its way
Be down at the station right on time
If you’re not ready you'll be left behind
Clean up the world and leave no sin
I tell you brother he is coming again
Lord if I got my ticket, can I ride
If I got my ticket, Lord can I ride
If I got my ticket, can I ride
Up to heaven on that morning
You know they sang spiritual music like that. And you know some of these songs don't you? Negro spirituals, black hymns. Do you know any of them or is this just American? Yeah you know, d'ya, well, tell you we can sing a song together if you all know a song that I know. Which, which song do you know? [Spoken]
swing low sweet chariot
[Go to Song Page]
Swing low uh, sweet chariot? Does everyone know the words? Enough, okay it's real simple, okay let's see uh [Spoken]
Swing low, swing low sweet chariot co' ha ah-ah-ah
Swing low sweet chariot coming for to he-de-oh-ha-ah-ah-ah-ah
Okay
Swing low sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home [x2]
I looked over Jordan
And what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A group of white folks coming after me
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low da-duh da-duh da-duh
Duh duh duh coming for to carry me home, wo-oh-oh-oh-oh
Swing low sweet chariot
A-coming for to carry me home
Ye-ah-ah
Coming for to carry me home
In the still of the night
Swing low uh, sweet chariot? Does everyone know the words? Enough, okay it's real simple, okay let's see uh [Spoken]
Swing low, swing low sweet chariot co' ha ah-ah-ah
Swing low sweet chariot coming for to he-de-oh-ha-ah-ah-ah-ah
Okay
Swing low sweet chariot
Coming for to carry me home [x2]
I looked over Jordan
And what did I see
Coming for to carry me home
A group of white folks coming after me
Coming for to carry me home
Swing low da-duh da-duh da-duh
Duh duh duh coming for to carry me home, wo-oh-oh-oh-oh
Swing low sweet chariot
A-coming for to carry me home
Ye-ah-ah
Coming for to carry me home
In the still of the night
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Larry's performances here are from 1980, when the festival was still called Kamperland
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Matthew James - Burned [2001, Solid Rock Records SRD 530]
i wanna live
[Go to Song Page]
[Larry]
I wanna live
I wanna give my life for you
So I can do what it is
That you want me to do
Serve you God
It's an honour and privilege
So fill me Lord
With the heart of my Jesus
Ah-ah ah
Oh glorious one
Make yourself known
Thy will be done
Through the power of your throne
And take me right now
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today, yeh
[Matthew]
I wanna live
I wanna give my life for you
So I can do what it is
That you wanna do
An' serve you God
It's an honour and privilege
So fill me Lord
With the heart of my Jesus
The heart of my Jesus
[Both]
Oh glorious one
Make yourself known
Thy will be done
Through the power of your throne
And take me right now
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today, yeh-ah
King of kings (King of kings)
(Lord of lords) Lord of lords
Hear our praise (Hear our praise as we lift up your)
As we raise up your name (We lift up your, we lift up your name)
King of kings (King of kings)
Lord of lords (Lord of lords)
Hear our praise (Hear our praise) as we raise up your name
King of kings, lord of lords
(King of kings, lord of lords)
Hear our praise (Hear our praise) as we raise up your name (Raise up your name)
Oh glorious one (Oh ye-ah)
Make yourself known
(Thy will be done) Thy will be done (Thy will be done)
Through the power of your throne (Through the power of your throne)
And take me right now
And break me I pray
(That I might receive) That I might receive
(Oh-oh your) Your new wine today
(Wo-oh)
And take me right now (right now)
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today
[Larry]
I wanna live
I wanna give my life for you
So I can do what it is
That you want me to do
Serve you God
It's an honour and privilege
So fill me Lord
With the heart of my Jesus
Ah-ah ah
Oh glorious one
Make yourself known
Thy will be done
Through the power of your throne
And take me right now
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today, yeh
[Matthew]
I wanna live
I wanna give my life for you
So I can do what it is
That you wanna do
An' serve you God
It's an honour and privilege
So fill me Lord
With the heart of my Jesus
The heart of my Jesus
[Both]
Oh glorious one
Make yourself known
Thy will be done
Through the power of your throne
And take me right now
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today, yeh-ah
King of kings (King of kings)
(Lord of lords) Lord of lords
Hear our praise (Hear our praise as we lift up your)
As we raise up your name (We lift up your, we lift up your name)
King of kings (King of kings)
Lord of lords (Lord of lords)
Hear our praise (Hear our praise) as we raise up your name
King of kings, lord of lords
(King of kings, lord of lords)
Hear our praise (Hear our praise) as we raise up your name (Raise up your name)
Oh glorious one (Oh ye-ah)
Make yourself known
(Thy will be done) Thy will be done (Thy will be done)
Through the power of your throne (Through the power of your throne)
And take me right now
And break me I pray
(That I might receive) That I might receive
(Oh-oh your) Your new wine today
(Wo-oh)
And take me right now (right now)
And break me I pray
That I might receive
Your new wine today
chicken blood
[Go to Song Page]
[Matthew, a capella]
There ain't no power in chicken's blood
There ain't no power in a priest
There ain't no power in a voodoo doll
Or in a pagan feast
There ain't no power in Muslim gods
There ain't no power in me
Unless I claim the blood of Christ
'Cause he died to set me free
[Larry]
There ain't no power in chicken's blood
No power in a priest
No power in a voodoo doll
Or in a pagan feast
No power in the Hindu gods
There ain't no power in me
Unless I claim the blood of Christ
'Cause he died to set me free
There's power in the blood
Power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
[Matthew]
No power in the tarot
No power in E Ching
No power in meditation
Or scientology
No power in the eucharist
In the level or the square
No power in the crucifix
If you leave him hanging there
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
[Both]
There is power oh there's power in the blood (There's power in the blood)
(There's power in the blood)
There's power in the blood of the son
[Matthew]
There's power for the saints
There's power for the poor
There's power for the dead in Christ
'Cause they ain't dead no more
[Larry]
There's power for the healing
That we all need within
There's power for the lost
To be found again
[Both]
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
(Yeah there's power in the blood)
(Oh yes I said there's) power in the blood of the son
(There's power) Power, power (Yes there's power)
Power in the blood of the son (in the son)
(Yes power in the blood) Oh there's power in the blood
(Yes there's power, power in the blood) Power in the blood
(Oh there's power in the blood) Power (Power in the blood) Power
Power in the blood of the son
[Matthew, a capella]
There ain't no power in chicken's blood
There ain't no power in a priest
There ain't no power in a voodoo doll
Or in a pagan feast
There ain't no power in Muslim gods
There ain't no power in me
Unless I claim the blood of Christ
'Cause he died to set me free
[Larry]
There ain't no power in chicken's blood
No power in a priest
No power in a voodoo doll
Or in a pagan feast
No power in the Hindu gods
There ain't no power in me
Unless I claim the blood of Christ
'Cause he died to set me free
There's power in the blood
Power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
[Matthew]
No power in the tarot
No power in E Ching
No power in meditation
Or scientology
No power in the eucharist
In the level or the square
No power in the crucifix
If you leave him hanging there
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
[Both]
There is power oh there's power in the blood (There's power in the blood)
(There's power in the blood)
There's power in the blood of the son
[Matthew]
There's power for the saints
There's power for the poor
There's power for the dead in Christ
'Cause they ain't dead no more
[Larry]
There's power for the healing
That we all need within
There's power for the lost
To be found again
[Both]
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood
There's power in the blood of the son
(Yeah there's power in the blood)
(Oh yes I said there's) power in the blood of the son
(There's power) Power, power (Yes there's power)
Power in the blood of the son (in the son)
(Yes power in the blood) Oh there's power in the blood
(Yes there's power, power in the blood) Power in the blood
(Oh there's power in the blood) Power (Power in the blood) Power
Power in the blood of the son
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In the early 2000s, Larry had plans to record a new roster of Solid Rock artists. A major heart attack upon return from the 2001 UK tour left Matthew James' Burned as the only one of these projects to be issued
Larry duets on two songs, and co-wrote the lyrics on one of them - Chicken Blood |
PLACEHOLDER INFORMATION:
Bryn Haworth - The Gap - Larry had no direct involvement, other than "presenting" the US issue
Alwyn Wall - Invisible Warfare - Larry engineered and performed background vocals
Pantano Salsbury - Hit The Switch - Larry co-wrote one song, produced and arranged, and performed background vocals
Solveig Leithaug - In The world - Larry performs a duet on one song, and has several co-write credits, which I believe are for lyric translation
Bobby Emmons And The Crosstones - I remember - Larry was the executive producer
Son Worshipers - songs and spoken parts. Refer to the album page
Tom Howard - View From The Bridge - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs acoustic guitar and harmonies
Lyrix - Songs From The Earth- Larry produced, arranged and mixed the album
Randy Stonehill -Welcome To Paradise - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs electric guitar, piano and harmonies
Randy Stonehill - The Sky Is Falling - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs background harmonies, piano, marimba, harmonica, Japanese koto, electric and acoustic guitars, autoharp, steel drums and electric bass
Randy Stonehill - Born Twice - Larry arranged and produced the album, co-wrote some of the songs, and performs piano, organ, mouth claves and harmonies
Randy Stonehill - Edge Of The World - Vocals on part of one song
Sheila Walsh - Future Eyes - co-produced two songs - only on the US issue I believe
Q-Stone - Q-Stone - Larry co-wrote three songs, performs a duet, and produced the album
Mark Heard - Victims Of The Age - Larry performs background vocals
Mark Heard - Stop The Dominoes - Background vocals
Daniel Amos - Horrendous Disc - Larry does stuff ;-)
Mark Heard - Appalachian Melody
Dave Mattson - Lead Me Home
Mylon LeFevre And Broken Heart - Sheep In Wolves Clothing - background vocals
Kevin Max - Stereotype Be
Randall Waller - Midnight Fire - Background vocals on one song and harmonica on another
Sarah Brendel - Early Morninghours - Vocals and guitar, and feature in the video portion of the CD
Various - The Mother Of All Tribute Albums - performs one song (Jesus Freak)
Tribute, The Songs Of Andrae Crouch - Sings on one song
Various - An Audience Of One - performs two songs
Bootleg - A Tribute To Joel Pierce - performs one song, Friendship's End
Lisa Weyerhaeuser - Caught In Time And Space - Producer, co-writes, duets, background vocal, harmonica, acoustic guitar
Thriftstore Masterpiece - Trouble Is A Lonesome Town - Sings two of the songs
Wondergroove - Hi-Fi Demonstration Record - Vocals
Executioner - Fix Me / Hellbound 7" single - Producer
AFRTS - Upon This Rock [Armed Forces Radio and Television Service LP (similar to Here's To Veterans)]
AFRTS - In Another Land [Armed Forces Radio and Television Service LP (similar to Here's To Veterans)]
Geoff Moore - Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music 12" single - Cameo appearance by Larry
DC Talk - Jesus Freak - Some of the singles include a live cover of I Wish We'd All Been Ready, with Larry singing
When Worlds Collide: A Tribute To Daniel Amos - Larry performs one song, Hound Of Heaven
Dave Markee - Chosen - Larry performs vocals
Steve Camp - Saying' It With Love - Larry co-wrote the song If I Were A Singer
Steve Camp - Start Believing' - Larry co-wrote the song Under His Love
Bryn Haworth - The Gap - Larry had no direct involvement, other than "presenting" the US issue
Alwyn Wall - Invisible Warfare - Larry engineered and performed background vocals
Pantano Salsbury - Hit The Switch - Larry co-wrote one song, produced and arranged, and performed background vocals
Solveig Leithaug - In The world - Larry performs a duet on one song, and has several co-write credits, which I believe are for lyric translation
Bobby Emmons And The Crosstones - I remember - Larry was the executive producer
Son Worshipers - songs and spoken parts. Refer to the album page
Tom Howard - View From The Bridge - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs acoustic guitar and harmonies
Lyrix - Songs From The Earth- Larry produced, arranged and mixed the album
Randy Stonehill -Welcome To Paradise - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs electric guitar, piano and harmonies
Randy Stonehill - The Sky Is Falling - Larry produced and arranged the album, and performs background harmonies, piano, marimba, harmonica, Japanese koto, electric and acoustic guitars, autoharp, steel drums and electric bass
Randy Stonehill - Born Twice - Larry arranged and produced the album, co-wrote some of the songs, and performs piano, organ, mouth claves and harmonies
Randy Stonehill - Edge Of The World - Vocals on part of one song
Sheila Walsh - Future Eyes - co-produced two songs - only on the US issue I believe
Q-Stone - Q-Stone - Larry co-wrote three songs, performs a duet, and produced the album
Mark Heard - Victims Of The Age - Larry performs background vocals
Mark Heard - Stop The Dominoes - Background vocals
Daniel Amos - Horrendous Disc - Larry does stuff ;-)
Mark Heard - Appalachian Melody
Dave Mattson - Lead Me Home
Mylon LeFevre And Broken Heart - Sheep In Wolves Clothing - background vocals
Kevin Max - Stereotype Be
Randall Waller - Midnight Fire - Background vocals on one song and harmonica on another
Sarah Brendel - Early Morninghours - Vocals and guitar, and feature in the video portion of the CD
Various - The Mother Of All Tribute Albums - performs one song (Jesus Freak)
Tribute, The Songs Of Andrae Crouch - Sings on one song
Various - An Audience Of One - performs two songs
Bootleg - A Tribute To Joel Pierce - performs one song, Friendship's End
Lisa Weyerhaeuser - Caught In Time And Space - Producer, co-writes, duets, background vocal, harmonica, acoustic guitar
Thriftstore Masterpiece - Trouble Is A Lonesome Town - Sings two of the songs
Wondergroove - Hi-Fi Demonstration Record - Vocals
Executioner - Fix Me / Hellbound 7" single - Producer
AFRTS - Upon This Rock [Armed Forces Radio and Television Service LP (similar to Here's To Veterans)]
AFRTS - In Another Land [Armed Forces Radio and Television Service LP (similar to Here's To Veterans)]
Geoff Moore - Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music 12" single - Cameo appearance by Larry
DC Talk - Jesus Freak - Some of the singles include a live cover of I Wish We'd All Been Ready, with Larry singing
When Worlds Collide: A Tribute To Daniel Amos - Larry performs one song, Hound Of Heaven
Dave Markee - Chosen - Larry performs vocals
Steve Camp - Saying' It With Love - Larry co-wrote the song If I Were A Singer
Steve Camp - Start Believing' - Larry co-wrote the song Under His Love