Bill and Gloria Gaither: Gaither Homecoming Classics, Vol. 1

Rating:
Summary: a wonderful collection of gospel gems
Review: Culled from Bill and Gloria Gaither's many live Homecoming reunions, from venues as diverse as the famous old Ryman Auditorium in Nashville to the beautiful Central Hall Westminster, in London, England, some of gospel music's greatest singers are showcased with brief introductions by Bill. These are all inspiring songs that fill the heart with praise, hope and gratitude, and they're performed with devotion and musical excellence.

Song list:
1. "Farther Along" ~ Ivan Parker, 1995.
2. "Sweet Beulah Land" ~ Squire Parsons, 1995
3. "To God be the Glory" ~ Andrae Crouch, (this is mislabeled on my copy) 2001
4. "Joy Comes in the Morning" ~ Joy Gardner, 1996
5. "Rock of Ages" ~ Vestal Goodman, Reggie Smith, Joy Gardner, Stephen Hill, 1998
6. "In the Garden" ~ The Mullins Family, 1995
7. "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary"~ Gaither Vocal Band, 1998
8. "Whispering Hope" ~ Larry Ford, 2000
9. "If I Can Help Someone" ~ Glen Payne (in one of his last performances), 2000
10. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" ~ Larry Ford, 2000
11. "Lord, Send Your Angels" ~ Candy Christmas, Kim Hopper, Charlotte Ritchie, 2000
12. "I'm Free" ~ Lynda Randle, David Phelps, 2000
13. "The King is Coming" ~ Gaither Vocal Band, George Younce, 2001
14. "Through it All" ~ Jessy Dixon, Ben Speer, 1996
15. "The Blood Will Never Lose its Power" ~ CeCe Winans, 2001
16. "Highway to Heaven" ~ Jessy Dixon, Glen Payne, (one of the 2 up-tempo songs in the collection, it's a real hand-clapper) 1998
17. "The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference" ~ Gaither Vocal Band (Guy Penrod), 2001
18. "Standing in the Need of Prayer" ~ Evie Karlsson, Sarah DeLane, 2001
19. "Oh, What a Time !" ~ Gaither Vocal Band, Jake Hess (the 2nd up-tempo song) 2001
20. "Climbing Jacob's Ladder" ~ Ann Downing, The Ruppes, The Nelons, Greater Vision, 2001

This is good to put on and watch when your spirit needs a lift, and serves equally well as background music, as the songs are mostly in a mellow mood, and will bring peace and harmony to your living space.
Total running time is one hour and ten minutes.