Deon's Radio Picks

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Radio Picks 5-1-04

* Gaither Vocal Band - "Low Down The Chariot"

This is an old "spiritual" performed a capella which shows the vocal skills of this great group. The only special effects are their snapping fingers, so the rest is pure vocal harmony. This is a great drive time song that your listeners will be singing along with. Song is Public Domain with the new verse by Russ Taff and Bill Gaither - Gaither Radio Series - Volume # 3 - cut # 1

* The Bowlings - "When He says Arise"

Here’s my "sleeper of the week". You’ve probably heard of his brother, Mike Bowling, but these are some new comers, and their first release to radio is nothing less than phenomenal. Harmonies are tight, blend is great, and the message and interpretation of the song is just wonderful. You can play this song when the topic of the movie "The Passion" has come up in conversation. Treat you audience to this new group, and I’m sure you will be getting requests for more of them. Written by Gerald Crabb and Kyla Rowland - Sonrise Christian Voices - April 2004 - cut # 5

* Chosen Few - "Every Time He Drove A Nail"

When you’re ready for a strong ballad, pick up this cut. The track is big with orchestrations, yet they’re not overpowering. This is a great song for the Easter season. The expressions and interpretations are strong and the message is timeless. This song is sure to see plenty of chart action. Written by Zane King and Charles Isbell - Songs For The Journey - Volume # 12 - cut # 3

* Mark Lowry - "Jesus Laughing"

There really is a picture out there with Jesus laughing. This song thoroughly picks up the idea behind the picture. It would take someone like Mark Lowry to take this humorous theme in the chorus and make a pointed message of the whole song. This is another great rush hour song that will help to reduce the stress that your listeners ware going through on their way to or from work. Written by Lee Dormann - Heritage Gold - Volumes # 40 - cut # 1