Episode 81 of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited is available now! This week we celebrate the following Ragamuffin anniversaries and events:
- “Could Be a Celebration” by Rich Mullins debuted on the Christian charts 37 years ago this week
- “Here in America” by Rich Mullins debuted on the Christian charts 31 years ago this week
- The 32nd anniversary of the Jars of Clay album “Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage”
- Russ Taff’s “Cover Story” album is now available on streaming platforms
- The 19th anniversary of Legendary Shack Shakers “Pandelirium” album
- Rich Mullins & Avenue G recorded demos for “Never Picture Perfect” 36 years ago this month
- Rich Mullins & Zion performed on “The Church Today” in Cincinnati 45 years ago this month
- Phil Keaggy performed at Philadelphia College of Bible 29 years ago this week
- Phil Keaggy performed at Baptist Bible College 22 years ago this week
- The 48th anniversary of Amy Grant’s self-titled debut album
- The 26th anniversary of Jim Brickman’s “Destiny” album featuring his collaboration w/ Michael W. Smith
- A Ragamuffin Band played their final concert—a benefit for Rick Elias—6 years ago this week
Ep. 81 Track List:
01. Could Be a Celebration – Rich Mullins (Pictures in the Sky)
02. Rich discusses “Here in America” (Music & More Radio Special)
03. Here in America – Rich Mullins (A Liturgy, A Legacy & A Ragamuffin Band)
03. The Valley Song – Jars of Clay (Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage)
04. I Need You – Jars of Clay (Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage)
05. Grandma’s Hands – Russ Taff (Cover Story)
06. Thin the Herd – Legendary Shack Shakers (Pandelirium)
07. While the Nations Rage – Rich Mullins & Avenue G (Demo)
08. Praise to the Lord – Zion (The Church Today)
09. John the Revelator – Phil Keaggy (Philadelphia College of Bible, 1996)
10. Hold Me Jesus – Phil Keaggy (Baptist Bible College, 2003)
11. Old Man’s Rubble – Amy Grant (Amy Grant)
12. Love of My Life – Jim Brickman feat. Michael W. Smith (Destiny)
13. That Where I Am, There You… – Amy Grant, Michael W Smith & A Ragamuffin Band (The Jesus Record Benefit Concert for Rick Elias, 2019)
Credits:
Rich Mullins: Music & More Radio Special (1993)
Between the Songs “Cover Story” interview w/ Russ Taff & Steve Taylor
Rich Mullins & Zion appear on The Church Today (1980)