Category Archives: Maranatha
DARRELL MANSFIELD
Higher Power (Maranatha MM0055A) 1979 One of the more rock-edged albums on this label, though it tends to sound relatively tame nowadays. Best viewed as a stepping stone between the country-ish acoustic rock of Darrell’s previous band Gentle … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1979, DARRELL MANSFIELD, Higher Power, Maranatha, MM0055A
GENTLE FAITH
Gentle Faith (Maranatha HS-027) 1976 Gentle Faith is the band where rocker Darrell Mansfield got his start in Christian music. Joining Darrell on harmonica and lead vocals for this Jesus rock classic are Don Gerber (acoustic guitar, banjo, … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1976, DARRELL MANSFIELD, Gentle Faith, GENTLE FAITH, HS-027, Maranatha
BOB CULL & FRIENDS
Remember (Maranatha HS-777/13) 1974 Another nine songs in an orchestrated easy listening style. Features Bob on keyboards and vocals, with assistance from including Lewis McVay, John Wickham, Jay Truax and Karen Lafferty. Nice dramatic solemn moods building up … Continue reading
LEWIS MCVAY
Spirit Of St. Lewis (Maranatha 77-041) 1978 Standard late-’70s Maranatha fare from former Mustard Seed Faith member gone solo. Much more pop-oriented that MSF, sometimes even stepping into easy listening. When he does rock, it’s usually in an … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1978, 77-041, LEWIS MCVAY, Maranatha, Spirit Of St. Lewis
BETHLEHEM
Bethlehem (Maranatha 77-040) 1978 Palatable countrified rock that more or less defines Maranatha’s rural Jesus Music sound. Members include Danny Daniels (guitars, lead vocals) Dom Franco (steel guitar, dobro), Dan McCleery (drums), John Falcone (bass) and Randy Rigby (lead guitar, … Continue reading
ALEJANDRO ALONSO
Cantico de Libertad (Maranatha, mm086) 1982 Part of the Maranatha Latino Americano series. All of these are original songs by Alejandro Alonso, the title means Song Of Freedom, he sings and plays acoustic guitar and Les Paul guitar. Not mentioned … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1982, ALEJANDRO ALONSO, Cantico de Libertad, Maranatha, mm086
KAREN LAFFERETY
Bird In A Golden Sky (Maranatha HS-777/17) 1974 You will find the review for this on page 145 of The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition. This is the composer of the song ‘Seek Ye First’ which was on the … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1974, Bird In A Golden Sky, HS-777/17, KAREN LAFFERETY, Maranatha
KAREN LAFFERETY
Sweet Communion (Maranatha 77-037) 1977 You can find the review for this one in The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition on page 145. Tracks: 01. Like A Morning Star 02. Peace Thru The Day 03. The Letter 04. Moonless … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1977, 77-037, KAREN LAFFERETY, Maranatha, Sweet Communion
KAREN LAFFERETY
Life Pages – Love Of The Ages (Maranatha MM0073A) 1980 This is in The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition and the review can be found on page 145. Tracks: 01. Every Life’s A Story 02. My Life Is Yours … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1980, KAREN LAFFERETY, Life Pages - Love Of The Ages, Maranatha, MM0073A
KENN GULLIKSEN
Charity (Maranatha HS-777-12) 1974 This one is in The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition and the review can be found on page 102. Call me a hopeless romantic but I always loved this album. There is so much truth … Continue reading
