The Brother’s Keeper 30th Anniversary Celebration (Episode 100) | Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited

For our 100th episode, Joe is joined by Chris Marchand for a 90 minute deep dive into Rich Mullins’ final studio album, “Brother’s Keeper”, which was released 30 years ago today—on July 20, 1995. Joe shares rare and unreleased performances, including a never-before-heard demo of “Hatching of a Heart”. Meanwhile, Chris shares his thoughts and reflections on all of the songs. Finally, the two have a frank discussion about the album’s impact and legacy.

Episode 100 Track List:

01. Brother’s Keeper – Rich Mullins & Beaker (Moody Radio’s Open Line)
02. Let Mercy Lead – Rich Mullins & Beaker (Moody Radio’s Open Line)
03. Hatching of a Heart – Rich Mullins & Avenue G (Unreleased Demo, 1989)
04. Promenade – Rich Mullins (Deep Valley)
05. Wounds of Love – Phil Madeira & A Ragamuffin Band (Songs From Ben’s House)
06. Damascus Road – Rich Mullins & Ric Blair (Demo, 1983)
07. Eli’s Song – Rich Mullins (Moody Radio’s Open Line)
08. Cry the Name – Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band (Live in Toledo, OH – The Brother’s Keeper Tour)
09. The Breaks – Rick Elias & A Ragamuffin Band (Songs From Ben’s House)
10. Quoting Deuteronomy to the Devil – Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band (Live in Anderson, IN – The Brother’s Keeper Tour)

Credits:

Rich Mullins – Interview & Performance on Moody Radio’s Open Line

Purchase “Deep Valley” on CD

Listen to “Songs From Ben’s House”

Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band – Live in Toledo, OH (The Brother’s Keeper Tour)

Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band – Live in Anderson, IN (The Brother’s Keeper Tour)

Intro/Outro Music: Screen Porch by Ted Yoder

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