Turn Your Radio On
The Stories Behind Gospel Music's All-Time Greatest Songs
- Arts & Literature
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 1999
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Publisher's Description
Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music's most unforgettable songs, including "Amazing Grace," "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," "He Touched Me," "I'll Fly Away," "Were You There?" and many more. These are the songs that have shaped our faith and brought us joy. You'll find out: What famous song traces back to a sailor's desperate prayer, What Bill Gaither tune was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969 -- and won a Grammy, What song was born during a carriage ride through Washington, D.C., at the onset of the Civil War. Turn Your radio On is an inspiring journey through the songs that are part of the roots of our faith today.
Endorsements (3)
“These are the songs that have influenced my life more than any other. Behind every song is a story, and Ace Collins’ meticulous research and wonderful writing have shown me just how my favorite inspirational and gospel songs came to be. Thanks, Ace, for the blessings!”
“Everyone rejoices with a moving gospel song, and everyone enjoys a good story. Ace Collins masterfully blends the two to give readers an inspirational and insightful picture into the Christian musical genre that laid the foundation of rock, country, and blues.”
“If you’ve ever sung any of these old gospel favorites or just enjoyed listening to them, you’ll thrill at the stories behind the songs: who wrote them, when, and why. It’s all here and you’re gonna love it.”
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