Episode 83 | Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited

Episode 83 of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited is available now! This week we celebrate the following Ragamuffin anniversaries and events:

• The “Songs” version of Rich Mullins’ “Elijah” debuts on the Christian AC Chart
• A Rich Mullins-related answer & question are featured on “Jeopardy” 25 years ago this week
• The Insiderz release their album “Skalleluia” 27 years ago this week
• Rick Elias performs on the TV show “Gospel Holland” 32 years ago this month
• Jars of Clay releases “Live at Gray Matters Vol. 1” 15 years ago this month
• Fernando Ortega releases “Hymns of Worship” 22 years ago this month
• The late Madeline Smith—the inspiration behind Rich Mullins’ “Madeline’s Song”—was born 29 years ago this month
• Bob Dylan releases his album “The Times They Are A-Changin'” 61 years ago this month

Plus, a rare Rich Mullins demo recording and a very special belated Valentine’s song from Michael W. Smith!

Ep. 83 Track List:

01. Elijah – Rich Mullins (Songs)
02. Rich Mullins Jeopardy Clip – Alex Trebek
03. Screen Door (Extended Version) – Rich Mullins (Songs)
04. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High – The Insiderz (Skalleluiah)
05. Hey Love – Michael W. Smith feat. Jordin Sparks (A Million Lights)
06. Hugs & Kisses – Michael W. Smith (Target Exclusive Single)
07. The Word is Love – Rick Elias (Gospel Holland, 1993)
08. The Long Fall/Weapons – Jars of Clay (Live at Gray Matters Vol. 1: Songs from the Long Fall Back to Earth)
09. Creation Song (Glory to the Lamb) – Fernando Ortega (Hymns of Worship)
10. James Bryan Smith discusses his daughter “Madeline” (Light House Tribute, 2002)
11. Madeline’s Song – Phil Keaggy (Back Room Trax Vol. 12)
12. Old Five and Dimers Like Me – Emmylou Harris feat. John Starling (All I Intended to Be)
13. Mitch McVicker discusses the song “With God on Our Side” (Between the Songs)
14. With God on Our Side – Bob Dylan (The Times They Are A-Changin’)
15. Bound to Come Some Trouble – Rich Mullins (Demo)

Credits:

Watch Alex Trebek’s Rich Mullins-related answer & question from the February 17, 2000 episode of “Jeopardy”

Watch Target’s Michael W. Smith “Hugs & Kisses” commercial (1992)

Watch Rick Elias’s performance of “The Word is Love” from The Gospel Holland (1993)

Purchase Back Tracks Vol. 12 featuring “Madeline’s Song” on Phil Keaggy’s Bandcamp page

Intro/Outro Music: Screen Porch by Ted Yoder