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A teen pop star whose fleeting fame was usurped by that of Donnie Osmond, Keith Green--former runaway and rock & roll bad boy--went from rabble-rouser to born-again Christian in the aftermath. By the mid-'70s he and his wife, songwriter Melody Green, dedicated their full lives and musical abilities to their faith, forming the still active Last Days Ministry, in which the music played a central focus. Tragically, Green died in a 1982 plane crash and his short but prolific career thus became of greater poignancy to the evangelical Christian community left in the wake of his passing. Green's musical message, piano pop with hard-line born-again themes and lyrics showcasing his theatrical vocals ("Most people don't find out till they're half dead / That they need another life"), is presented in total on this posthumously issued volume of The Ministry Years. --Paige La Grone

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Tracks:

Because Of You
How Can They Live Without Jesus
Walk And Talk
Run To The End Of The Highway
Your Love Broke Through
Victor, The
Thank You Jesus
Prodigal Son Suite, The
Stained Glass
Go To The Hungry Ones
Love With Me (Melody's Song)
You Put This Love In My Heart
There Is A Redeemer
No One Believes In Me Anymore
On The Road To Jericho
You!
When I Hear The Praises Start
Asleep In The Light

Tracks:

He'll Take Care Of The Rest
Make My Life A Prayer To You
Easter Song
When There's Love
Battle Is Already Won, The
Pledge My Head To Heaven
My Eyes Are Dry
Song To My Parents (I Only Want To See You There)
Trials Turned To Gold
Dust To Dust
I Can't Believe It
To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice
Soften Your Heart
I Don't Wanna Fall Away From You
Here Am I, Send Me
I Can't Wait To Get To Heaven
Dear John Letter (To The Devil)
Rushing Wind
Don't You Wish You Had The Answers
Altar Call - (Live Version)

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A teen pop star whose fleeting fame was usurped by that of Donnie Osmond, Keith Green--former runaway and rock & roll bad boy--went from rabble-rouser to born-again Christian in the aftermath. By the mid-'70s he and his wife, songwriter Melody Green, dedicated their full lives and musical abilities to their faith, forming the still active Last Days Ministry, in which the music played a central focus. Tragically, Green died in a 1982 plane crash and his short but prolific career thus became of greater poignancy to the evangelical Christian community left in the wake of his passing. Green's musical message, piano pop with hard-line born-again themes and lyrics showcasing his theatrical vocals ("Most people don't find out till they're half dead / That they need another life"), is presented in total on this posthumously issued volume of The Ministry Years. --Paige La Grone

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those crazy prophets.......2007-05-07

To call Keith Green a prophet may seem the product of an unguarded moment, particularly if 'prophet' is up there beside 'flawless' on your conceptual shelving. Yet a slow-and-steady listen-through of this two-disc compilation does more than take me back to my teenage years, when Green plausibly had as much influence as anyone on the shaping of my adolescent faith. It reacquaints me with his prophetic impact on a generation of mostly young Christians in this country and the United Kingdom.

Like many prophets, Keith Green saw matters in black and white. Like many, his preference for the short, sharp shock over against conversation and process galvanized many of his listeners into a depth of commitment to Christ that might not have happened otherwise. It alienated others, who might have become friends.

Like many prophets, his impact was for a moment. Like many, he died suddenly and young.

Like some, his legacy endures--arguably--because its more extreme impulses were not allowed the years in which they might have grown into something uglier, something destructive, something vain.

In consequence, his songs wash over this reviewer with a potency that is difficult to reduce to description. Time and again, Green picked up on a theme, set it to music, and brought it across in a more relational, intimate, transparent mode than seemed possible. In that way, too, he was a prophet. Like one of those wandering 'men of God', his proximity to the divine mind and heart are almost spooky. Like them--his mission accomplished--he was quickly gone.

If there was a more powerful influence on what we now call Contemporary Christian Music, I cannot imagine who that would be. Keith Green handed us a precedent made of words, expressions, a penchant for exhortation while there is still time that continue to flow into the work of artists as diverse as Twila Paris, Delirious?, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Chris Tomlin.

Green pushed at every boundary that ever appeared around him, driven by a near obsessive hunger to see others love Jesus as he himself did. He did not worry about offending if only some poor, homeless wretch might still be brought in.

He would have been hell to work with. Keith Green at faculty meeting? The horror ...

But when he spoke, back then, lots of us listened. Many of us chose. Many are still living out the implications of that choice, realizing in retrospect that God used an imperfect spokesman to say something better to us than even this passionate troubador knew he spoke.

Like prophets do.

excellent!.......2007-02-06

While the music itself(by modern standards) may be considered easy listening,the lyrics are hard hitting meat and potatoes. You know exactly where he stands and where we ought to. The praise is just that too.

Some of the best music in History.......2007-01-28

Keith Green was God's chosen instrument to sing truly life changing, God glorifying songs that edify and open the hearts of believers to Worship the Lord. I thank God for this compilation of tremendously wonderful songs that soften my heart and bring tears to my eyes whenever I listen to them. This compilation and the 80-82 cds as well are my favorite music of all time from any genre! I whole-heartedly recommend this album and any of Keiths albums to all who want to come closer to the Lord.

Keith Green "Ministry Yrs- '77 - 79' ".......2007-01-05

Keith Green excelled at integrating 'popular folk' sounds into Gospel. It was unique because for one Keith was blessed with an unusual ability to seemingly be adept at singing on the high end of Tenor reaching well above where most could reach, and his 'sound' was undeniable of that ability. He both wrote & composed his own songs which although to his credit, do not present a wide variety of style, exposure, or influence other than what was his signature sound. His anthology contained here represent his legacy well, but realizing his career was cut very short after contracting cancer. His Strong points continue to be the integrity in which he lived matched Closely to the themes of which he sang. Also his passion and love for his LORD was undeniable throughout his repertoire. This is a very good listen, not so much for Keith's creativity, but for the content which consistently ran strong to encourage those who make think themselves unable to reach God;Keith's testimony is one that protrays Jesus, as his Redeemer, Lord, Advocate & Friend.
His songs convey a 'Real' relationship with God that is both powerful and unbreakable.

A never ending ministry.......2006-12-25

God brings certain people into this world for a reason. Keith Green didn't leave his own mark, but delivered God's timeless message through his music. Through his musical ministry you can feel his passion and love for Christ is real. He believed what he said and practiced what he preached. Every time I listen to his music, I feel his energy and passion for God and can't help but be touched my it. The difference is, the music and words make me think of Christ and his selfless love for the world. It isnlt just another "hey that's a great song." There is substance and meaning. I can't help but think that this God fearing and exceptional man was taken home so soon because our heavenly father felt this world wasn't good enough for such a devoted Christian. His work will live on because it is God's will.

Keith Green - The Ministry Years 1977-1979 - Volume 1 Disc 1

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