No Compromise
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No Compromise is the second album release by American pianist
and gospel
singer Keith Green
, released in 1978.
The album's title derives from track #2, 'Make My Life A Prayer To You', which begins: "Make my life a prayer to You / I wanna do what You want me to / No empty words and no white lies / no token prayers, no compromise." (The title was used for the official Keith Green biography written by his wife Melody Green, which was included in Rich Text Format (RTF) and Portable Document Format (PDF) formats on The Ministry Years, Volume Two (1980-1982) (CD release), which has the Enhanced CD
label.)
No Compromise features cover art that refers to the Book of Esther
in the Bible
, specifically the part where Mordecai
refused to bow to Haman.
for the 1993 Keith Green tribute album No Compromise: Remembering the Music of Keith Green. The song 'Make My Life A Prayer To You' was covered by Matt Redman
& Paul Oakley in 2002 for another tribute album, Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green.
Two years prior to the release of No Comprimise, Tommy James (of Tommy James and the Shondells) recorded "I don't wanna fall away from you" on his 1976 Fantasy album titled "In Touch".
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
singer Keith Green
Keith Green
Keith Gordon Green was an American gospel singer, songwriter, musician, and Contemporary Christian Music artist originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York. Beyond his music, Green is best known for his strong devotion to Christian evangelism and challenging others to the same...
, released in 1978.
The album's title derives from track #2, 'Make My Life A Prayer To You', which begins: "Make my life a prayer to You / I wanna do what You want me to / No empty words and no white lies / no token prayers, no compromise." (The title was used for the official Keith Green biography written by his wife Melody Green, which was included in Rich Text Format (RTF) and Portable Document Format (PDF) formats on The Ministry Years, Volume Two (1980-1982) (CD release), which has the Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD
Enhanced CD, also known as CD Extra and CD Plus, is a certification mark of the Recording Industry Association of America for various technologies that combine audio and computer data for use in both Compact Disc and CD-ROM players....
label.)
No Compromise features cover art that refers to the Book of Esther
Book of Esther
The Book of Esther is a book in the Ketuvim , the third section of the Jewish Tanakh and is part of the Christian Old Testament. The Book of Esther or the Megillah is the basis for the Jewish celebration of Purim...
in the Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
, specifically the part where Mordecai
Mordecai
Mordecai or Mordechai is one of the main personalities in the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of Jair, of the tribe of Benjamin.-Biblical account:...
refused to bow to Haman.
Making of the Album
Much like Green's first work, this album was produced by Bill Maxwell, who also contributed some of the instrumental playing on the album along with Keith Green himself.Track listing
- Soften Your Heart – 2:52
- Make My Life A Prayer To You – 3:23
- Dear John Letter (To The Devil) – 3:23
- How Can They Live Without Jesus? – 3:09
- Asleep In The Light – 4:26
- My Eyes Are Dry – 2:05
- You! – 3:38
- I Don't Wanna Fall Away From You – 3:11
- Stained Glass – 2:50
- To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice – 3:22
- The Victor – 4:25
- Altar Call – 4:08
Influence
The song 'How Can They Live Without Jesus?' was covered by the band GladGlad (band)
GLAD is one of the pioneers of Christian pop/rock and a cappella music, having formed as a progressive rock group in 1972 and discovered a large audience for their a cappella music in 1988. Today, with over 1.5 million albums sold, they continue to perform concerts and release occasional recordings...
for the 1993 Keith Green tribute album No Compromise: Remembering the Music of Keith Green. The song 'Make My Life A Prayer To You' was covered by Matt Redman
Matt Redman
Matt Redman is an English Christian worship leader, songwriter and author based in Brighton.He has worked with Newfrontiers, Passion Conferences, Hillsong London, Soul Survivor, is an artist for Sixstepsrecords and is a member of Compassionart a charity founded by Martin Smith.He appeared with...
& Paul Oakley in 2002 for another tribute album, Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green.
External links
Two years prior to the release of No Comprimise, Tommy James (of Tommy James and the Shondells) recorded "I don't wanna fall away from you" on his 1976 Fantasy album titled "In Touch".