Wild Blue Yonder (album)
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Wild Blue Yonder is the first and only album by Contemporary Christian band Wild Blue Yonder. It is the first official album of Contemporary Christian singer Crystal Lewis
who was fifteen at the time of the album's release. She left the band after two years to pursue a solo career. Chris Brigandi of the previously released two rockabilly-themed band, The Lifters, was on guitar. Paul Martin played bass, and Joey Mitchel played drums.
CCM magazine described the style as "a rockabilly, cow-punk band" and saw influences of both Stray Cats
and Lone Justice
. The album was remixed and re-issued in 1995 on Lewis' Metro 1 label.
Vinyl
CD
Crystal Lewis
Crystal Lewis is an American contemporary Christian/Gospel vocalist, songwriter and author.-Early years:Lewis grew up singing in her father's church...
who was fifteen at the time of the album's release. She left the band after two years to pursue a solo career. Chris Brigandi of the previously released two rockabilly-themed band, The Lifters, was on guitar. Paul Martin played bass, and Joey Mitchel played drums.
CCM magazine described the style as "a rockabilly, cow-punk band" and saw influences of both Stray Cats
Stray Cats
Stray Cats are an American Rockabilly band formed in 1980 by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer , upright bassist Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, New York. The group had numerous hit singles in the UK, Australia and the U.S...
and Lone Justice
Lone Justice
Lone Justice was an American country rock band formed in 1982 by guitarist Ryan Hedgecock and singer Maria McKee.-Early era:They began their career as part of the L.A. cowpunk scene of the 1980s. Lone Justice was inspired by Hedgecock and McKee's mutual affection for rockabilly and country music...
. The album was remixed and re-issued in 1995 on Lewis' Metro 1 label.
Track listing
All songs by Chris Brigandi except where noted.Vinyl
- Side one
- Theme
- You and Me - (Brigandi & Martin)
- Just One Look
- This Love's for Real
- Heart Beat
- Only One - (Taylor)
- Side two
- Revival Meeting
- You're My Love - (Brigandi & Martin)
- Only You (Can Fill this Heart of Mine)
- Cryin' Eyes - (Knott & Brigandi)
- If I Could Write a Poem
- Over the Rainbow - (Arlen & Harburg)
CD
- Just One Look
- Just You and Me
- This Love's for Real
- Where Can I Go
- Heart Beat
- Over the Rainbow
- Everyday
- Only One
- Revival Meeting
- You're My Love
- Only You
- Cryin' Eyes
- If I Could Write a Poem
Personnel
- Chris Brigandi - Guitars
- Crystal LewisCrystal LewisCrystal Lewis is an American contemporary Christian/Gospel vocalist, songwriter and author.-Early years:Lewis grew up singing in her father's church...
- Vocals - Paul Martin - Bass
- Joey Mitchel - Drums
- Rob Watson - Piano, Organ, Background vocals
- Garry Brandon - Pedal steel
- Terry Scott Taylor - Background vocals
- Terry Scott TaylorTerry Scott TaylorTerry Scott Taylor is an American songwriter, record producer, writer and founding member of the bands Daniel Amos and The Swirling Eddies . Taylor is also a member of the roots and alternative music group, Lost Dogs. He is currently based in San Jose, California, USA.Taylor is highly regarded for...
- Producer - Doug Doyle - Engineer
- Gene EugeneGene EugeneGene "Eugene" Andrusco was a Canadian born actor, record producer, engineer, composer and musician. Andrusco was best known as the leader of the funk/rock band Adam Again, a member of The Swirling Eddies and as a founding member of the roots music supergroup Lost Dogs.-Acting:Andrusco was a child...
- Remixing - Chris Brigandi - Remixing