Gary Chapman

CCM with a heart in the west coast music....

Amy Grant's ex-husband has had a solid career in contemporary Christian music, as this solid 15-track compilation attests. His rich voice overcomes even the corniest tune, like the opening track, "A Man After Your Own Heart," but he does have a tendency on "Outside" to be the faithful version of Gordon Lightfoot. He gives a country gospel twist to Rich Mullins' classic "Elijah," and modulates his voice between tender and edgy, depending on the genre-slant of the tune. His rasp on the blues-country hoedown "Gospel Ship" is about as good as CCM gets. Elsewhere, there are anthems, family-oriented story songs, and affirmations of God's power in his life. Diversity is Chapman's trademark, and usually the quirky tunes are more interesting than the slick mainstream pop — yet his message is on target for his market. The collection closes with an emotional reading of the modern Christmas classic "Mary Did You Know?" Overall, a good retrospective of one of CCM's staple artists, and a strong introduction for those as yet unfamiliar.

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Gary Chapman -
Sincerely Yours
"Debut album from Gary Chapman"
The tracks are: No Time At All, I Wanna Be Loved By You, Love is a Name, Open Up My Eyes, Sincerely Yours, The Secret of Love, Anywhere, I'd Really Like to Tell You, Feelin' Right  & One Hope.
Musicians on the Sincerely Yours album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Lion & Lamb Records/Original release year: 1981

Gary Chapman -
Happenin´Live
"Live with Chapman"
The tracks are: Feelin' Right, The Secret of Love, Father's Eyes, Treasure, In His Hand, Playin' in the Street, You Need a Hero, Always, Finally & I'm Yours.
Musicians on the Happenin´Live album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Lion & Lamb Records/Original release year: 1983

Gary Chapman -
Everyday Man
"Story from the day"
The tracks are: Everyday Man, When We're Together, Love History, Breakin' Hearts, Love Like Blood, Around The World, The Hurt Is Worth The Chance, Love That Girl, Cecil & Your Love Stays With Me .
Musicians on the Everyday Man album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © RCA Records/Original release year: 1988

Gary Chapman -
The Light Inside
"The international breakthru"
The tracks are: Where Are The Broken Hearts, Sweet Glow Of Mercy, Give Me Tomorrow, Floodgates Of Love, Love Will Be Our Anchor, Finally, Heal Me, Razor's Edge, Treasure, We Can, Make It Right Tonight & Sweet Jesus.
Musicians on the Light Inside album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 1994

Gary Chapman -
Shelter
"New album"
The tracks are: Anything's Possible, Back Where I Started, Chains Of Clay, Don't Be A Stranger, Gospel Ship, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, If You Ever Need Me, Man After Your Own Heart, Nothing Wrong With You, One Of Two, Soldiers Of The Soul & Written In The Scars .
Musicians on the Shelter album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 1996

Gary Chapman -
The Early Years
"Tracks for the first albums"
The tracks are: Feelin' Right, The Secret Of Love, Love Is A Name, Father's Eyes, Sincerely Yours, I'm Yours, No Time At All, I Wanna Be Loved By You, Treasure & Finally.
Musicians on the The Early Years album: ary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 1996

Gary Chapman -
This Gift
"Christmas album"
The tracks are: Hark The Herald Angels Sing, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Mary Did You Know, O Holy Night, Part Of Heaven, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, Christmas Song & This Gift.
Musicians on the The Gift album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 1997

Gary Chapman -
Hymns From The Ryman
"Hymns with Chapman"
The tracks are: Sunday At The Ryman, Amazing Grace, Sweet Hour Of Prayer, Jesu; Joy Of Man´s Desiring, Softly And Tenderly, This Is My Father´s World, Fairest Lord Jesus, ´Tis So Sweet, Holy Holy Holy & The Lord Bless You And Keep You.
Musicians on the Hymns From The Ryman album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Word Records/Original release year: 1997

Gary Chapman -
Outside
"Goin´ outside"
The tracks are: Nothing Without You, I Will Wait, Daddy Cut My Hair, Outside, Hold On, I Love You I Do You Bet, Let Evening Come, As Good As Goodbye Gets, Learning To Love & The Way You've Shown Me How.
Musicians on the Outside album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 1999

Gary Chapman -
After God´s Own Heart
"Best of album"
The tracks are: A Man After Your Own Heart, Outside, Sweet Jesus, Sweet Glow Of Mercy, Elijah, Gospel Ship, Where Are The Broken Hearts, Daddy Cut My Hair, Nothing Without You, Floodgates Of Love, Heal Me, Anything's Possible, Finally, Back Where I Started & Mary Did You Know .
Musicians on the After God´s Own Heart album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Reunion Records/Original release year: 2001

Gary Chapman -
Circles And Seasons
"Latest from Gary Chapman"
The tracks are: Nothing to Hide, I Need Jesus, All I Ever Have To Be, Like I Love You Now, He Thinks I Hung The Moon, Leave What's Left, Jackson And Jesus, I Hear A Call, Walk On & 24/7.
Musicians on the Circles And Seasons album: Gary Chapman and others.
Available from © Crowne Records/Original release year: 2002

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