The Sky is Falling (album)
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The Sky Is Falling is the title of an album by Randy Stonehill
, released in 1980, on Solid Rock 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 1980, on Solid Rock Records
Solid Rock Records
Solid Rock Records is the record label of Larry Norman. It was set up in 1975 to distribute his own work, after he had been released by Capitol Records. Solid Rock had a distribution deal with Word Records until 1980....
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Side one
- "One True Love" – 4:10
- "Through The Glass Darkly" – 5:50
- "Teen King" – 4:25
- "The Great American Cure" – 4:00
- "Venezuela" – 6:50
Side two
- "Counterfeit King" – 5:30
- "Jamey's Got The Blues" – 4:00
- "Bad Fruit" – 4:55
- "Emily" – 5:40
- "Trouble Coming" – 4:50
1994 CD Reissue
The 1994 CD reissue features the 1980 European Version. Tracks 9-13 are bonus tracks not included on the Original European Version.- "One True Love" – 4:17
- "Bad Fruit" – 5:08
- "Jamey's Got The Blues" – 4:08
- "Through The Glass Darkly" – 5:53
- "The Great American Cure" – 3:59
- "Venezuela" – 7:01
- "Emily" – 5:41
- "Trouble Coming" – 4:48
- "Counterfeit King" (alternate mix) – 5:16
- "Teen King" (alternate mix) – 4:42
- "Postcards From The Heart (Letter To My Family)" - 5:19
- "King Of Hearts" (the orchestral version) - 3:14
- "Good News" (Live From Greenbelt) - 4:54
Personnel
- Randy Stonehill: lead vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, harmonies.
- Larry NormanLarry NormanLarry David Norman was an American Christian musician, singer, songwriter, record label owner, and record producer, who worked with Christian rock music...
: background harmonies, piano, marimba, harmonica, Japanese koto, electric and acoustic guitas, autoharp, steel drums, and electric bass. - 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....
: piano, moog, orchestration and keyboards. - 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...
: drums and percussion. - Jon Linn: electric guitars, slide guitar, volume control guitar, and fiery fingers.
- Steve Scott: augmented jungle chanting on "Bad Fruit."
- Dave Coy: bass.
- Billy Batstone: bass.
- Peter Johnson: drums.
- Sara Finch: background harmonies.
Production notes
- Produced and Arranged by Larry Norman. A Solid Rock Studios Production.
- Ken Suesov: engineering and mixdowns.
- Andy JohnsAndy JohnsAndy Johns is an engineer and producer who worked on well-known rock albums such as Led Zeppelin's IV and The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main Street. His sound is exemplified by Free's album Highway, which he engineered and produced....
: additional engineering and olfactory dismemberment (also known as Andrew "Just-like-that" Johns). - Photography, Album Design, Artwork, Sandwiches and Kitchen Sink by Larry Norman, D.R.R.
- Paste-Up and Doo-Wops — Little Bobby Emmons.