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The Following Artists have made it to the Top 25 Songs of the Year - 2018 They are in no sequencial order   just there in alpha order but they are there ... Congrats to all of you!  JB

Joesph Beggs Andrew Kwon Arthur Rolalnd Bruce Moss Debbie Bergone Dee Smith Doug Spencer E. Petersen Eva Sabiniano Everett Adam,s Giving Back Glenda Jackson Hearts of Faith Jim Sheldon Joe Wamsley John Lord Kelly Matthews Laurie Marks Vincent Laurie Marks Vincent Laurie Marks Vincent Mark Anthony Brown Randy Ward Rebbeca Griffttis Ulysses Brown Whayes4
]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 03:01:39 -0330 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7322/indie-gospel-top-25-songs-for-the-year-2018 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7322
Can you believe that we made it through another Year of Indie Gospel Top 20 songs... there were 54 individual songs that entered into the Mix from Jan - Nov that means we had 2-3 songs that were new on every chart throughout the year. Some of those songs held their place on the chart for almost 12 months... that's incredible. in fact the highest scoring top 3 songs were only 8 points apart and each one did it in 10 months... My personal favorite made it to #6  Nov Top 3 owned my Laura Marks Vincent I doubted if they would even make it to the Top 25.. They did..  So let's get on with the Top 25 Songs of the year.. Coming in at
25  Secret Sins by Dee Smith... I remember when this came out .. He was steppin' on a few toes for sure... 
24  Shabat Shalom  by Bruce Moss definitely in the Jewish tradition flavor 
23  Watching Over Me  by Eva Sabiniano I hope you have the bass turned up... Great Song catchy Nice beat. beautiful singing Tempo 
22.  He Said Live by Randy Ward  This song made it on the Top 25 in only 5 months... It's the lyrics .. of course the heart of the one who singing counts a little bit.. I think he loves the Lord...    for sure... 
21.  Blood of Calvary  by Whayes 4 ... you know what is fun?  being able to stop the song and go back and just listen to the harmonies that this group pulls off. I remeber back in April when I first heard it.. I played it 3 times... right now.. Im working on the 2nd time... .. Yeah this song is that good and it only made it to #21.. incredible... Great Song folks..really good
20.  He Saved My Soul  by Giving Back  REmindsme of the beginnings of the Folk Gospel age in the 70's  I always loved that sound and genre.
19.  Mid-night  Hour  by  Arthur Rowland  I didnt figure that this song would make it all .. even on the chart but .. its snappy .. love the bass movement.  Arthur.. love it.....
  
18  I 'll Follow Jesus  by  Glenda Jackson... Love the build up in the orchestration. Piano is  doing a nice job of supporting her..very nicely done
17.  and 16.  Everyday Miracle by Laurie Marks Vincent.. WOW! When I heard this song Laurie sent me a note and asked me to give a listen.. .. I did.. ooops  I got lost in it... The lead in with the intro of the song works so perfect you would have thought it was a designed segue.. nope it just happen that way.. Jehovah Jireh .. He is indeed our Healer... Oh BTW .. She has a tremendous ministry!  Check it out on her Website... just go to her Indie Gospel Page  its there... Love the ending.. 
15.  Stand still and Know He is God  by  Ulysses Brown  Different... I like the sound effects he uses with the simple piano.. 
14.  We Will Wait  by Joe Wamsley  I have seen Jjoe's music grow so fast and his son plays the drums really good... AT the beginning His intro is really out of the envelope for Joe and the first time I heard it.. I thought.. "That's Not Joe" oh but it was.. intriguing... WOW!  Of Course.. Im sold! Thank you Joe for sharing the voice the Lord gave you to share His love.. Blessings my friend.. JB
13.  Love so Amazing Laurie Marks Vincent.. Another great song...
12.  Child of His Creation by  John Lord  a simple G-C progression.. Jojhon has a way with lyrics... they just stand out..
11.  Speaking of You  by Andrew Kwon ... This young man has a refreshing approach withhis unique voice for singing for the Lord.. At #11 he did it in only 6 months... 
10.  A Love Like that  Hearts of Faith  love their harmonies. their voice blend so..  
9.   Tempered Steel by Rebecca Griffths  Strong, Powerful, but a little harsh hard driving.. I like the way Rebecca does that tempo singing..cool nice lead guitar
8.  A WalkIn the Park  by E. Pettersen With this Season a song like this reminds some of us of the life that was but now just a memory. Ir's life. This song and its lyrics touches the heart...
7.  Give it all You Got by Doug Spencer  Good solid down home hard driving country.... love it..... a little Charlie Daniels in there I suspect 
 From #6 to #1 onlu 20 points separated them from each other.. yes it was that close... 
  6.  Feel The Nails by Mark Anthony Brown watch out for the middle it will get to you .. when they sing Holy Holy Holy... cause it grabs me every time. 
5.  When we see Eternity by Everett Adams  A Good country voice.. the harmonies definitely there ... oh yeah  Very nice Everett... 
4.  Lost in the Sand by Kelly Matthews a young voice with energy.. great lyrics
3.  Did He Ever Think of Home by Jim Sheldon  .. My Friend Jim ?  WE go back almost to the beginning of the Indie Gospel Top 20 ... (It was the Top 10 every week then) And now Jim's on tour in a Tour Bus.. Witnessing for the Lord.. Think of you Jim.. and yes  He did think of Home. With His Father as will we in time.. Blessings my Friend
2.  Faith and Stone  by Debbie Bergone The Intro with the drum and the tambourine on the top of the TopHat. and the bass ... You know something is coming and you there in about 10 seconds.. Debbie's voice is stong crisp and clear ... the story? we all know David and Goliath.. love it Debbie.. Congrats for having the #2 song of the year .... 
1. A Thorn On A Rose by Joseph Beggs   This Song?  Who would have believed .. 11 months on the chart it went up and then down and then back up and up ... Finally hit #1 in Sept.. and here is the #1 song for 2018...  Wow
What I need is for the folks with the Top 10 songs to send their email addy's so I can send them an Award for 2018 suitable for Framing.  Send it to : jban1946@bellsouth.net  sunject Top 10 2018  
Thank You JB]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 02:51:43 -0330 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7273/today-is-very-special-for-indie-gospels-top-20 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7273
AT 3PM THIS 2 DAY OF NOVEMBER WE LAUNCH THE NEW NOV TOP 20 CHART
We will be playing non stop the #20 - #4 songs then we have a special treat.. an interview with Laurie Marks Vincent then we'll play the last 3 songs  which ar #1-2-3 on the chart.. that hasnt happened in the 8 years I have been doing the Indie Gospel Top 20 Chart.  So tune in at indiegospel.net and in the upper left corner is the radio just click it and it will begin to play. 
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This weekend (`10/26-27-28) is the last weekend for the Oct 2018  Weekend play from 3:00pm - 4:30 or so.
Next Fri-Sat-Sun will be the launch of the  Nov Chart. And this one is really Special.. Something happened that has not happened in the 8 years I've been doing this chart.. so I'll Get Started with the countdown right away.. Our Monthly Artist of the Month will be Laurie Marks Vincent. she's kinda been here a few times with some reallt good songs and she was also the into artist to the joint Indie  Gospel Artists "Where the River Runs"  
20.  Angel in the Sky  Deby Kelley a new song entering the chart today
19.  If You Know Him -  E. Pettersen Ed has been with us and also had a song on the Sound of Hope Album and was instrumental in getting a lot done on the project.
18.  Blood of Calvargy - Whayes4 great sounding group...
17.  A Thorn on a Rose - Joesph Beggs .. this song was #1 back in Sept its still hangin in there
16.  Stand Still and Know He is God  -  Ulysses Brown  Ulysses has a different style  takes a little getting used to but I like how he develops a song in his own way..   love it Ulysses.
15.  Rain  -  Shanni Williams #19 last month and it went up 4 spots to #15.... nice
14.  Absent from the Body - Chuck Loudert - What a beat with bass and bass drum... great lyrics as well .. love it
13.  Come Follow Him - Dusty West .. Dusty had a song on here a couple of years ago.. I like this one its starts out simple but it develops... good one Dusty
12.  Did He ever Think of Home? -  Jim Sheldon .. The Positive Cowboy as he is known on the RFD circuit. and now he has another one that hit #1 back in Aug. Talkabout ideas for a song.. this one is definitely unique..
11.  Sometimes -  Wanye Ralph  First time I heard this song .. I thought.. that aint Wayne.. is it? Truly Gospel.. and yeah  I love it.... 
10.  When He was One Cross - Lace Tomus 
09.  Here am I  -  Barry and Teena Winslow .. check uot the lyrics the arrangement and how it goes into the bridge.. wow!
08.  Even So I believe  -  Greg and Linda Smith  good clean vocals strong harmonies they are really blend in the harmonies and tiiming is awesome.. good percussion.. Ij just love the sound ot the two of them
07.  This Heart of mine - Andrew Kwon  For such a young man Andrew is very talented and has a strength in his interrupting the lyrics along with the melody. teh Piano Accompaniment is just perfect with him... Andy you keep it up keep singing for the Lord.. awesome....
06.  Shabbat Shalom -  Bruce Moss  Bruce has been around Indei Gosple for a few years and he keeps putting out great songs... stop by his page and say hi...
05.  A Walk in the Park  -  E. Pettersen  thinking of the days when daddy was  daddy to his little girl . Let Ed take you .."On a Walkinthe Park"
04.  He said LIVE - Randy Ward  Randy maybe disabled but he doesnt let it get him down.. 
And now, the next three songs ?  this is just incredible.. listen to Ken and Laurie Marks Vincent's interview in this slot.. it will be surprizing....
03.  Love So Amazing  -          Laurie Marks Vncent
02  Intro Every day Miracles - Laurie Marks Vincent
01 Everyday Miracles  -          Laurie Marks Vincent... 
8 years and finally it happened! Congratulations Laurie!  WOW
And now... There will not be a DEC 2018 monthly chart instead we are planning a very special show
DATE: NOV 30 Friday at 3pm.. we're hoping to go live! During the month of Nov we will have some of the Artists in the Top 25 songs of the Year call in with something they would like to say .. And then thatwhole show on Friday Nov 30 at 3Pm will play Sat and Sun and throughout the month of Dec. We'll leep you all posted as time gets closer... Can you believe another year has gone by? Blessings to you all  JB   















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]]> Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:36:37 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7211/indie-gospel-top-20-chart-for-oct-2018 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/7211
Hello out there in Indie Gospel land .... Tomorrow at 3pm- 4:20pm or so we are launching the Top 20 Countdown from #20 to #1 as it will also play on Sat and Sun at 3-4:20pm as well. So let me take this momenet and do a little breakdown on the Top 20 so that you can follow along while the Songs are playing.
20.  Absent from the Body  Chuck Loudert .. a great song done from the heart. I love the lyrics and even though the pros would say "This is a demo" Me? It's the heart ... Chuck ..nice song
19.  Come Follow Him - Dusty West .. Tell it Dusty .. The Words are so true... Jesus Calls you .."Come"  Amen
18.  Here I am - Barry and Teena Winslow .. withall the songs that Barry and Teena have written, I missed this one until now.. love it. easy beat,, and still it has the dynamics.. 
17.  Even so,I believe  - Greg and Linda Smith .. incredible! the harmony, arrangement, the voices,  dont think that the intro doesnt belong there..it does get ready because they will lead you thru a great song and get ready for the acappela key change.. Grreg and Linda.. we are blessed!
16. Faith and Stone - Debbie Bergone ... this song seems to just hang on its been on the Chart for 11 months .. Debbie I still like it .. nice ...
15.  Rain  -  Shanni Williams .. love the intro .. a young voice ,  different .. still  I like the rawness of it... nice job Shanni ...
14.  Blood of Calvary  -  Whayes4  after 6 months the 4 of them just love singing harmonies... love it.....
13.  Sometimes  -  Wayne Ralph ..  in its 2nd month .. good voice range feeling is there, Blues feeling for our Chart its seems out of place ..but not so.. its the heart that we look for. and Wayne.. you got it! keep singing.... JB
12.  When He was One Cross - Lace Tomas .. is in its 3rd month.. I like the way she did this rendition
11.We Will See Eternity  - Evert Adams  10 months on the chart love his writing and tune structures.. yeah he's had many of songs on this Chart .. Evert We are Blessed
10.  This Heart of Mine - Andrew Kwon . this young man is very talented,Original, and has a touch for the dynamics and Potency. Andy.. Dont stop singing for the Lord...Heis blessing all of us with your voice. Blessings my friend.  JB
09.  Stand still and know He is God -  Ulysses Brown ... in its 3rdmonth Ulysses has been here before.. He's different butyou know I like his material....
08.  Did He Ever Thnk of Home - Jim Sheldon  ..Known as "The Positive Cowboy" on RFD.  JIm is on tour .. visit his website and see where he is now..Hey buddy. Love the wheels as you  tour and sing to God's children. Thank Yo for all the blessings.  JB  (A Fan) 
07  Shabbat Shalom  - Bruce Moss  .. Bruce has been here several times and has had a couple of #1's... this reminds me that we are brothers with the Jew for The Messiah,the Christ    are one and the same, is he not? Thanks Bruce
 
06 He Said Live  -  Randy Ward .. Randy and I have something in Common we both have to live in these wheelchairs.. but we still get it done! So When Randy sings it comes from the heart! Randy ..love this song... Blessings JB
05. A Thorn On A Rose  - Joesph Beggs .. This song was #1last month. Terrific 
04  Intro to "Every Day Miracles - Laurie Marks Vincent When I first heard this song  I heard her intro to it explaining how it came about. and then like magic it was a Segue! it blended in with the song!  so I tried to keep it that way for it really makes sense.. so #4 in actually the intro to the #3 Song... 
03  Every Day Miracles  -  Laurie Marks Vincent .. you will see what I mean when you hear the song from start to finish... its  great!  hey Laurie.. what this? oh my.. well it's just the way it worked out.. #2 is 
02  Love So Amazing  - Laurie Marks Vincent its been on the chart for 5  months working its way up slowly. but that Everyday Miracles just kinda slipped  on its way up..incredible.. #4-#3-#2 by the same  artist that hasnt been done in 8 years.  
01.  A Walk In The Park  -  E. Pettersen  ..  From his album "Songs from Apt 316"  Woiw  ..this is an incredible song touching ... 
Artist of the month  E. Pettersen ..Congrats Ed..You know I put the "Sound of Hope" album on and I am still  amazed at what our Indie Gospel Writers and Artists were able to do with this project... Folks if you'd like a copy of the album check with Ken Rich at Indie Gospel .. 
Have a Great Month and Blessings to You all ..   JB
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Hopefully, everything is lined up for this afternoon at 3-4:30 PM for the July Countdown... it opens very differently... Dont miss it?  30 minutes to go!

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July 2018  Top 20 Pre-view
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If you are an indepent artist check us out and see all the artists, songwriters, writers that have their own pages within indiegospel.net 
This month's  Chart will have a  few surprises in store.  First of all, to receive the Blog from "Indie Gospel Top 20 Chart for any month" just click on my Indie Gospel Page "Foillow" ...  a few of our Artists have been with us for a few years as we have grown from a little idea to a WW Radio station and a Top 20 Christian based  gospel songs by independent artists.  The Top Songs on Indie Gospel has been around now for 7+ years. I am still able to maintain the Chart. This month's Chart is really a new Experience... some of the Artists that are on the chart are:Lace Tomus, R. Loomis, Ulysses Brown, Mark Anthony Brown, Jim Sheldon, Everett Adams, Debbie Bergone, Rebecca Grifftis, E. Petersen, Arthur Roland, Whayes4, Bruce Moss, Randyu Ward, Kelly Matthews, Joesph Beggs, and Laurie Marks Vincent..
it is that last name that has an awesome debuting song and she had an intro telling of how the song came about. That Intro leads off the show followed by the song itself . It is  titled, ,"Every Day Miracles" be listening for the show FRI - SAT - SUN  at 3:00 - 4:30 pm... every weekend.. its Indie Gospel's Top 20 Monthly Chart! "
There is also a 'chat room' while listening to the Radio for folks to join in and make comments and input .... See you There!  James   "JB"



 


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Here is the top 20 Chart listed in order.... from my spread sheet .... I am already woring on July's now. if you have a new song that you have uploaded onto Indie Gospel please let know so we can check it out to see it will be a qualifier for the upcoming Top 20 list. I'm trying to rotate them a little faster to get more songs into the mix thru the year.... when you see H/M that means it is a new song on the current chart of which we have 5 during this month.. See ya later....  Thank You  JB 1 3 Faith and Stone highest Debut 4 year Debbie Bergone 2 4 Lost in the Sand Kelly Matthews   3 6 A Thorn on a Rose Joesph Beggs   4 2 Tempered Steel Rebecca Grifftis   5 7 Did He Ever Think Of Home Jim Sheldon   6 1 Feel the Nails * * * Mark Athony Brown   7 8 We will See In Eternity Everett Adams   8 13 I'll follow Jesus Glenda Jackson   9 H/M A Walk in the Park E. Pettersen newly posted   10 14 Midnight Hour Arthur Roland   11 5 Give it all You Got Douglas Spencer 12 19 Blood of Calvary Whayes4   13 10 Child of His Creation John Lord   14 H/M Stand Still and knoe He I God Ulysses Brown   15 5 A Love Like That Hearts of Faith   16 20 MY Lord, What a MorningInstrumental) David dKoijan   17 12 Speak of You Andrew Kwon-frm 3 yrs ago   18 H/M Survive R Loomis   19 H/M Shabbat Shalom Bruce Moss   20 H/M Love So Amazing Laurie Marks-Vincent
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........... DANGER ! ! ... ....
Saddle - Up We're Burnin' Daylight
The Great Falling Away is here and its not what you think ... Please read John 1:1-14
We know that the subject in this scripture is "THE WORD" and we know about "the Great Falling Away" that occurs at the end of times. here is a couple of bible verses on it..... 1 Timothy 4:1 - Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; ..... 2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ .... Heb 6: 4:-6 ... 4 For [it is] impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put [him] to an open shame..... There are more verses throughout the bible on the Great Aposty,, Great Falling Away, but please read these and digest them you will see the real message, with its Double-Edged Sword! ....


Sure Christians look around themselves and say, boy am I glad Im not like those Liars, those Frauds, those politicians with no Morals, or the people who completely disregard the Law in favor of their own way.... They even think that 2 Chronicles 7:14 is for the whole nation to turn back to Christ physically and change their ways back from evil to good. ! I wish it were true ... but I think its too late for the whole nation of the USA .. THE GREAT FALLING AWAY?
HOW MANY OF YOU ARE CHRISTIAN? YEP.. A BUNCH....Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 4Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love" .... .
NOW, LET ME ASK YOU A PERSONAL QUESTION .... How many of you still read the Joy of the scriptures? The Joy of the Lord? HIS WORD? or "do you walk away with your bible still on the table"? .... ....THAT ... MY FRIENDS, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IS, " THE GREAT FALLING AWAY" THE FALLING AWAY FROM GOD'S WORD! .... Saddle-up! We're burning daylight.


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To day we laid to rest The Lord's' 20-21st Century's Evangelist, sure there were thousands of Evangelists ...  but there was only One Billy Graham  We Will Miss you Billy Graham, but the Lord is a jealous God and He has called you home.. Amen ...
Well here we are starting out the month of March and the first three songs #20- #19 - #18 are all from the Indie Gospel Project Album "Sound of Hope" it showed us what we can do when we get together on One Accord... Those songs in the countdown are : 
#20  "You Bothered with Me"  -  Angela Dittmar

19  "Risen Son" - Joe Wamsley

18.  "One Way"  -  Gary Weldon Sr.
17.  "God Will See You through"  -  God's Desire
16.  "The Widow Prays"  -  Cindy Tilkens Jenkins - There is something about this song it comes from         the heart of the widow ... lovely Pioano accompaniment is beautiful, not to overpowering just           right
15.  "We Wil See In Eternity"  -  Everett Adams... Everett is one of my favorite writers listen to the l           lyrics.. you'll see why .... 
14.  "Did HE ever think of Home"  -  Jim Sheldon "The Positive Cowboy... newest release..... love the          Song Jim... I saw found some selections from Top Indie Top Chart from 8 years ago
13.   "Secret Sins"  -  Dee Smith ... callin like it is Dee .... Open your ears people... its only way to               close to him, The Lord ...  
12.  "Watching Over Me"  -  Eva Sabiniano from the Northwest .. WashingtonOregon... she has an           alive ministry  as you can tell she reaches the young ... what a blessing... Keep it up Eva ... 
11.   "A Thorn on a Rose"  -  Joesph Beggs  It reminds Me of all That He did for us.... Joesph this               song touches the heart of the People not to mention the Heart of God, The Son... 
10   "Lost in the Sand"  -  Kelly Matthews  in its 5th month on the Chart.... 
09.  "Tempered Steel"  -  Rebecca Griffths  Good solid voice nice lead Guitar with back up keyboards
08.  "Faith and Stone"  -  Debbie Bergone  One of most requested artist lately ..... 
.07   "He Saved My Soul"  -  Giving Back   Great harmonies
06.  "We Will Wait"   -  Joe Wamsley ... I have Joe's music develop into what it is today.. I love how          he took this song and arranged it... the 6/8 the classic Piano touch.. the Drum Percussion...               love it 
05.  "Child Of His Creation"  -  John Lord  
04.  "Speak of You"  - Andrew Kwon .... #1 in Feb 2018  
03.  "Feel the Nails"  -  Anthony Brown... incredible the intro you would think it would be a country            song .. not so.... my compliments to the Producer Mark... nice touch..... JB   
02.  "Give it all You got"  -  Douglas Spencer  Got me!  ok so I like good country gettin down!  Doug           does it for real
01.  " A Love Like that"  -  Hearts of Faith ... talk about two ladies whose voices blend together?                 They have done it.... 
Well you all have a great month in the Name of Jesus and may he watch over and guide you every minute.... Blessings!  JB 

 
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Wow, we made through Jan and now here comes the FEB 2018 Chart with a little twist to it. a few years ago Thje Indie Gospel Artists got together and put together a Project to help the Children. In the Feb Chart the #20-#19 - #18 songs are from that Album Project, "The Sound of Hope" I thought it would be good to remind all of us what we can do when we gather together in His Name.   So Here we go,
20.  "Where the River Runs" - Laurie Marks Vincent This is the first song in the project .. .
19.  "Never Be The Same" - Barry and Teena Winslow this song is found in the middle of  the Project ...
18.  "Your Love" - E. Pettersen... is the song that wraps up the Project and when we were doing the Project there was no better song to close it with.  
17.  "God Will See You Through" - God's Desire Different the harmonies, the falsetto Harmonies.. definitely groovin not to mention the lyrics Lean on God Cause he will se you through ...
16.  "A Thorn On A Rose" -  by Joesph Beggs.  I love thte texture of the song with the Irish touch... just the perfect amount with the lyrics clear and understandable. Nice Project Joesph  
15.  "Did HE EverThink of Home" - by Jim Sheldon - The  Positive Cowboy.  It's good to see an Old Friend from a few years ago touching base and sayin Howdy howdy.  Jim is part of the RFD -TV "Music City Show"... Great Song Jim  touches the Heart 
14.  "The Widow Prays" - Cindy Tilkens This song was #1 back in Nov 2017.  an awesome song. she sings it with that touch of the Widow.  
13.  "We Will See In Eternity" - Evertt Adams.  Evertt is one of  most talented and gifted Artists.  incredible, and yet... pure country.. Love it!
12.  "Lost In The Sand"  - Kelly Matthews  nice Kelly, love the single note lead in the middle.. your voice is just right for the song, ah cut that out ... I just caught myself going back to listen to it again.. wanted to catch the lyrics and the story ... yup... worth it!  really nice Kelly 
11.  "Tempered Steel"  - Rebbecca Griffs .... Cool opening to the song.. know what, that's a bit different.. singing with  a cadence ... enjoying the song!  Temoered Steel is now in its 5th Month on the Chart.... 
10.  "Secret Sins"  -  Dee Smith  Gently now.. coming from an Electricfied song to an acoustic... LOL  thought Id have some fun with this.. Oooo one of my Secret Sins" Dee between you and me this reminds me of  Elvis and the song "Clean up Your Own Backyard" they all go back to the verse... Matthew 7:5   5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye."
09.  "Watching Over Me" - Eva Sabiniano This young lady ministers to the young and reaches them ... Her music is really super... check out her Website .. she is out of NorthWest 
08.  "Faith and Stone - Debbie Bergone  This was the highest debuting song on the Chart in a long while.  Just sit back and listen.. wow ...
07.  "Feel The Nails" -  Mark Anthony Brown... what a talent ... Mark has an ear not just for music but for the nuance of combining arrangement and the lyrics together at the perfect timing to pull it all out ... he makes sure we know the chorus and then..... oh boy here it comes! ! ! ! ! ! !! Mark.. its there!!! Holy Is the Lord!!! 
06.  "He Saved My Soul"  -  Giving Back ...  I Just love their harmonies
05.  "We Will Wait"  -  Joe Wamsley .. I am well familiar with Joe's work and its all good.. but this one? It's his best .. the music, the Arrangement. the Lyrics, His Voice, The  6/8 tempo.. incredible.... Wow
04.  ". A Child dof His Creation"  - John Lord ... ok.. so Im a softy for this kind of music and lyrics and the messages... Besides Its John Lord .. need I say anymmore? enjoy the song .... 
03.  "Give it All You Got"  -  Douglas Spencer  heheheh you awake yet?  That rough country voice... nice song Doug....  now who is that  on Harmonica?  Really Good! 
02.  " A Love Like That" -  Hearts of Faith  the ladies just have that touch in singing together... love it
01.  " Speak Of You" - Andy Kwon ... Andy dont let anyone tell you 'you aint got it.... Dont let that Devil try to divide you, attack you.. Here is a note for you,  "The Devil doesnt want you out there ministering for the Lord"  in Song  This is what Gospel Music is all about, Conveying the Message to the everyday folks that they can understand. You have done it ... which is why our NUMBER 1 Song For FEB 2018  is     "SPEAK OF YOU"  Blessing my friend... JB    
And there you have it.. you can use this blog anytime with the Radio show which plays #20 - #1 on Fri-Sat-Sun at 3:00-4:30  every weekend... Have a great month! Blessings to all of you.... 
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Incredibe ! just incredible ..... do you know that this Chart has been going on for 9 years!  .. wow.... .. Any comments please send them to me at jban1946@bellsourh.net    Well, let's get started with the countdown..... at the #20 Spot is our usual "Oldies but goody tune" and this month to start out the new year is ........
20.  " Got A New Life " by T. Roy Taylor .... This song hit #1 April 2011... I pray that all is well with you...  Blessings, JB
19.  " We Will See In Eternity "  by Evertt Adams... love the lead guitar simple and yet solid, Evertt's voice pure country. 
18.  " Thorn Upon A Rose " by Joseph Beggs  These are strong lyrics and the instrumentation is definitely there.. nicely done ..... Blessings, JB  
17.  " Free From Me"   by  Katelyn Mc Carter this song has been on the charts for 9 months... its just a  really good song .. Karelyn... you gotta do another one like this... WOW! ...  
16.  " The Poet " by  Bruce Moss ... funny Free From Me and The Poet" came on the chart the same time... love the story and how its sung by Bruce. 
15.  " Can I Sit Down With You? "  by  Tyrone Sulliva
  in the first 30 seconds you know this is a goodin .... love... he beat, the kinda art of Rap... with a melody... different .. but the lyrics will get cha ! Good Job Tyronne ....  
14.  " God Will See You Through"  by  God's Desire talk about tight high harmonies ... blew me away. great! Message! Blessings ... JB   
13.  "Lost In The Sand"    by Kelly Matthews the dual lead guitar work is super... Kelly's voice is just right for the song ....  
12.  "Tempered Steel" by  Rebecca Griffis  powerful voice and great song
11. " Faith and Stone" by  Debbie Bergeron  what a great song and story.. great ballad ....  
10.  " Feel  The Nails "  by  Mark Anthony Brown ... This song is what I call pullin the Spirit... in the 3rd verse there is step up and it brings in His Presence... every time...  
09.  "The Widow Prays"   by  Cindy Tilkens  9 months on this chart.. incredible ....
08.  " Give It All You Got "  by  Douglas Spencer an upbeat Country song.. good harmonica lead and lyrics... Blessings Douglas ....   JB   
07.  "Child Of His Creation "  by  John Lord I still love the stacking... love the song
06.  "Watching Over Me"  by Eva Sabiniano its always good to see Eva on the Chart ....  
05.  " Secret Sins" by  Dee Smith .. longest-running song on the chart  10  months  
04.  " A Love Like That"   by  Hearts of Faith  Still climbing up to #4.... keeps on going... super song 
03.  " Speak Of You"  by  Andrew Kwon What a talent! God-given ...  
02.  "He Saved My Soul"   by  Giving Back its been on the charts for 10 months as well... nice run..... 
THE NUMBER ONE SONG FOR JAN 2018  
01.  " We Will Wait "  by  Joe Wamsley.  he first time i heard this song... I knew that Joe had definitely put his whole music being behind it .. Joe.. it was worth it .. Wow, What a song .... Worthy of The #1 Song to start off the Year! 
 Well, there you have it .... The start of the 9th year of the Indie Gospel's Top 20 Chart" 
Remember in order to get this blog  you must be followers of my page to get it... Blessings to you all, JB  

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IT'S FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND'S HERE!   WELCOME TO THE INDIE GOSPEL'S TOP 20 BLOG FOR NOV 2017.  So let's get started ...... INDIE GOSPEL'S TOP 20 COUNTDOWN IS ON INDIE GOSPEL RADIO Fri-Sat-Sun from  3:00pm - 4:30pm on each of those days of the weekend .  Remember today at 3:00pm est....    In order to get this blog you must be a follower of mine... its ok.. I dont bite....... 
As you all know the #20 spot is for as past #1 song from a few years back. This one is no exception not only did it make #1 in Feb 2014 but at the year's end it was up there in the Top 10 for the whole year! Here is that #1 song from 2014
20.  "Remnant" - By Barry and Teena Winslow listen to the lyrics.... its good advice... Barry and Teena this song still moves me... Blessings to the both of you    JB    
19.  "Tempered Steel" - Rebecca Griffith ... what an energized voice ... determined, love the tempo of not only the music and the background but the way she sings it in cadence... catchy... oh.. and the song? Awesome powerful.... This is its first time on the Chart!  Nice song  Rebecca  
18.  "Lost in the Sand" - Kelly Matthews ... I sure hope that the song plays through on the radio... it seemed to want to breakup when listening to it on playlist.. we will see... still what I heard last week warranted that "Lost In the Sand" be one of the new songs to hit the chart.  it did...   i Really like the song and its genre... 
17.  "On My Way Down" - Randy Ward  Now there HE goes again..... The Good Lord has a way of Gettin in the way! Randy we both know that feeling ... Remember the verse in James?  Blessed is He who brings the backslidder back to the Lord, for he prvented that backslider from the second death"  I cheated... I played it twice while doing this blog... lol...
16.  "Nailed Scarred" - Carla Martin  back in March 2017 I heard a song that kinda grabbed me.. it was different the beat was great, voice terrific.. so I listened to it a few times and on the Aug 2017 Chart it hit .... at #19... it went to #1 by August 2017 ... on this chart that's fast! 
15.  "Give it all you Got" - Douglas Spencer .. oh boy get down good ol Country! Love it  it hit the Chart at #18 last month .. this month its at #15 ... love it.. great song and the harmonica is great! not to mention the content of the song... good song Douglas... listen up folks! 
14.  "Can I Sit with With You?" - Tyronne Sullivan  wow.. love the beat the intro is a grabber and makes you want to listen to what Tyronne is saying... as a rule I dont do Rap.. but in this case... LOL  Tynroone.. you got me.... love the song
13.  "Get Thee Behind Me Satan" - Joe Shaw  another good ol fashioned Country with energy! ok, i'm partial to this kind of music... lol  
12.  "God will see you through" - God's Desire love the beginning harmonies different .. relly different makes you say to yourself.. what's this? and you listen..... 
11. "Child of His Creation" - John Lord.. is one of my favorites in the indie Gospel Artists. just love the way he writes and develops his songs... "Child of His Creation" is no different
10.  "Welcome Home Son" - Jh Randolph  March 2017 this song came to my attention...it hit the Chart in March 2017 made #1 in September 2017 and now in November its been on the chart and going into its 10th month... What a Song.... 
09.  "A Love Like That" - Hearts of Faith  love the intro ... soft piano into voice nice but these two sisters have a nice surprise for you.. you will like it .... now in its 9th month on the Chart its #9... it made it allthe way to #2 in Sept 2017... nice what great harmonies ....
08.  "The Poet" - Bruce Moss .. What a song! Bruce is one who I call a "Painter of Song" you can actually picture the whole song as if you were there.. it hit the Chart in Sept at #16 one of the highest debuting songs on the chart now in its 3rd month its already at #8... Tremendous song Bruce.   
07  "Speak of You" - Andrew Kwon ... 3 years ago.. we had so many great songs on the Chart it never had aa chance to get a good exposure.. I think it made it to #14 or 15 and then shoosh! Where'd it go? like I said there were a lot of good songs that bumped their way on to the Chart..  This Song deserves a second chance... When you hear the intro you will immediately know this is a "Goodin" It Is.... Andy.. you kneep singing for the Lord...  He aint done with you yet.. not in a long shot! Blessings my Friend.    JB      
06.  "Free From Me" - Katelyn McCarter ... October's #1 song.... incredible ..what a song ... 
05.  "He Saved My Soul" - Giving Back  love the ladies voices you be the hudge.. just sit back and listen... it does something to your spirit doesn't it? ... nicely done ....
04.  "Watching Over ME" - Eva Sabiniano  The Lord has beeb good.. he has blessed Eva who reaches out to the young.  she has a very successful ministry of music... its been so lon since I interviewed her I forgot but I think she's about 20 or so.. and tours all over... Lord I ask that you continue to bless her ministry of song.... its needed... thank you Lord.      Blessings to you Eva.    
03.  "WE Will Wait" - Joe Wamsley... To get into the Top 7 songs on the chart is nearly impossible... to be in the Top 7 for 3 months with no sign of petering out.. That's incredulous! But, now here is the rub.  This is Joe? Joe my hat's off to you .... "Raising the Bar" man you Raised it so high I hope the others see that it can be done! This song belongs on THE HOT CHRISTIAN CHART" National around #10-15 .. its that good... I'm Stunned.. Joe I know that this work took a while to put together but man, it was worth it! Wow ....  
02.  "Secret Sins" - Dee Smith ... Speak it Dee... Dee is speakin the truth .... we all have them ... so how do we defeat them .... listen to Dee ... It took faith and courage to write this song for the Lord.... Blessings to you Dee .... 
OH MY WE MADE IT TO THE #1 Song of the Month of November 2017 ... First of all to all of you who have Birthdays in our month of Nov.  Happy Birthday and Happy Holidays! Yeah Im already tired of the PC stuff.... and Now #1 .... 
01. "The Widow Prays" - Cindy Tilkens ... I must admit I find myself thinking of the Widow'w loft back in the days of the Whalers on the Coast and the wife up there in the loft praying ... it hasn't changed folks ... Still the wife of the husband no matters what he does be it a Fisherman, be it a Cop, be it a Warrior for the Armed services.. they all do the same thing, still Pray in the "Widow's Loft" for their man... Cindy puts it eloquently together.. 
Well there you have it... the complete breakdown of the Indie Gospel's November 2017 Chart
Imust remind you all the radio show is FRI _ SAT_ SUN at 3:00Pm - 4:30pm and Ken set up the playlist on the Radio so it plays from #20 to #1 .... so you can follow this blog thru the Radio show.... enjoy! 
HAPPY HOLIDAYAYAYSSSSSSSSSSSS And have a  HAPPY THANKGIVING    Blessings  JB   

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ITS TIME FOR THE WEEKEND! Every Fri-Sat-Sun at 3:00pm - 4:30pm on Indie Gospel will be played the complete Top 20 from #20 to #1 So for real .... IT's the Weekend!  so here we go with the Indie Gospel Top 20 monthly Chart for Oct 2017 .... 
20  " The Things That I've Never Done " by Mark Anthony Brown I think it hit #1 in 2011 or 2012  Hi Mark, I hope all is well with you  ...  JB   
19  " Can I Sit By You?"   Tyrone Sullivan  Don't you bounce in your chair.. heheheeh gotcha! What a beat .. The background singers... Now Tyrone you know us ?Christiians aint supposed to be havin fun.. I think you are guilty!  man what song! I happen to hear it scoping thru the inventory of artists loved the title so I listened...  Hey man I'm Hooked! 
18 " Give It All You Got !" - Douglas Spencer  dont why but I like the country voice of Doug's the tempo aint bad either... WHOA! !!! W@ho  is that Playin that Harmonica? Wow  Sounds like a friend of mine named, Harley Brown out of TX.. anyways .. .Doug I like it... 
17 " Take God's Hands" Nathan Ware .. This song mader it to #1 in July of 2017 really nice song smooth and Nathan's voice is smooth as well... Nathan this isong had a 9 month run... 
16 " Child Of His Creation " - John Lord  ok,  So I am  partial to John's Voice and talent ... just sit back and listen to the lyrics and tempo as it flows... you will love it.... John it is good to hear your singing again....... JB    
15  " Were You There " - Charity Jackson  AS you all know this is a common standard song in the Christian Music World... Tell me have you heard like that? so simple the piano and Charity's heart ... the harmonies come in a just the right time... love it... Thank You for the nice rendition Charity ..... Blessings,  JB 
14 " God Will Se You Through " - God's Desire   Love the intro ... the high voices ... harmonies lead all right there I just like the change of pace .. such a good vibe... Yeah that is it... a Great vibe .. 
13 " Nail Sacarred " - Carla Martin  this song was #1 in August 2017 ... beautiful song - The intro piano just sets the tone and Carla's voice, love the stacking... 
12  " Get The  Behind ME Satan "  -  Joe Shaw  a Rockin Country I think its a two -step JOe's accent comes across the mic .... Satan I think you got served!  Love it Joe ... have a good one
11  " The Poet "  -  Bruce Moss  I have one question for you ... who was the Poet? Incredible writing
10  " Watching Over ME"  - Eva Sabinano  hails from the Northwest and even though she is a young worman she's been in her own ministry for at least 8 years that I  know ... she's reaches the young where we old farts cant even touch that generation... She's really Good. This song is very different... Hey Eva .. great song... Blessings to you and the family ... JB   
09  " Speaking of You "  - Andrew Kwon.. 3-4 years when I firt heard this song I thought that intro will haunt  folks and bring them in to listen to it... it did.. but the song only made it to # 10 because of the incredible songs that were listed on the chart above it.. they were all super.. and so after 3-4 years I decided to resurrect it.... Andy its good to hear your voice on the Chart again.... have a good one...  JB    
08  " On My Way Down "  -  Randy Ward  Randy and I  ahve something in common.. that doggone wheel chair.. but we adjust... He even gets out and sings in Churches and does concerts ... Randy?  Am I glad that Jesus got in my way.. otherwise I would a been done with.... aint he good?  LYM ... JB    
07  " Welcome Home Son "  - John Randolph .. this song was #1 last month This song has been on the chart for 9 months.. a good run.... Thank You John for such a good song.... JB  
06  " He Saved My Sou l" - Giving Back  who can forget the incredible voices of these ladies? just an awesome blend... 
05  " A Love Like That " - Hearts of Faith  Again  the sound of blending ... 
04 " We Will Wait "  -  Joe Wamsley ... Joe! you gotta pull back on the reins my man .. This song is just finishing its 4th month... I think it is your best offering.. bar none... the arrangement the way the piano does the ad lib instead of chording.. love it.... wow!
03 "T he Widow Prays " - Cindy Tilkens her voice reminds me of the voices of irish young women Celtic flavor but not quite.. its just there ...  What is so nice is there is no problem listening to thr lyrics.. clear as a bell.... This song is tops for any chart in any Christian Chart. and I am gladl that its #3 on this Chart!  Thank You Cindy what a song ....  JB 
02 " Secret Sins " - Dee Smith ... Now dont you run.. Dee is only speaking the Truth .. remember Paul said.. the things that I am not supposed to do.. i do. and yet that which I am Supposed to do.. I dont... war with the Spirit and the Flesh.. its the same here.. that's where Repentance comes in... Preach it Dee.....  Love it...  JB   
 Wow! we made it to the #1 song of the month... its a great song ... it entered into the Chart in May at #19  Now in its 6 month its Number #1 Here is Katelyn MCarter ..... and
01 "Free From Me " - Katelyn McCarter if you have a  nciie bass mode.. have it up love the thump with the bass and bass drum... Congratulations Katelyn  stop by her page on Indie Gospel and say hello .. 
Oh BTW in order to get my blogs you must be a Follower of mine.. it seems to work that way... lol  REMEMBER ITS THE WEEKEND FOR THE INDIE GOSPEL'S TOP 20 MONTHLY CHART ... FRI-SAT-SUN AT 3 - 4:30 PM   
Have a good month  God Bless you all and please feel free to msg me on FB or here on Indie Gospel ...   Bye Now....
   



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TODAY AT 3PM WILL BE THE TOP 20 CHART FOR SEPT 2017 TO BE PLAYED FROM #20 TO #1 3:00 - 4:30 OR SO. So by using this blog, you can follow along with the show and be able to hear some tidbits along the way. So with any delay lets get rollin ....
20.  The Blast from the Past ... I use this slot for past#1 songs from a couple of years ago, this one is Doris Johnson and "Am I A Soldier of the Cross" Beautifully done and it is from 3 years ago when the Top 20 was a weekly chart of the Top 10.  Thank You Doris for blessing us with such a beautiful song..
19. " A Child of His Creation"  -  John Lord nice, easy guitar intro , John's rich voice comes in and its just right in balance to where you can follow the lyrics very easily. Nice song John.. really...
18.  "God Will See You Through" - God's Desire Whoa that into was different! Wow! then they just float right in blending, love it, This aint your run of the mill Gospel This is unique.. love it guys!
17.  "When He Spoke the Word" - Everett Adams .. Oh man, The intro is done accapella ..  This song has been on the chart for 11 months! it will probably fall off the Chart at the end of this month. What a song.. Thanks Everett.
16.  "The Poet" - Bruce Moss   This, is the highest debuting song on the Chart entering in #16. listen to the lyrics ... it will touch you. Can you guess who the Poet was?  Bruce, it touched my heart for sure. Thank You for the Blessings. JB     
15.  "I'm Glad" - Dave Butler... What you are listening to is actually the roots of Indie Gospel, a Place where songwriters and musicians can go to show their talent in an environment for all. I thank God for Dave Butler Cause I get to do what I like to do too! Ken thank you all that you do to keep this awesome community going.. JB
14 "Watching Over Me" - Eva Sabiniano Get Ready for a Wild intro! Her sutter-sing song tune is different and cool. She readhes the millinials, the Young She started in her ministry of music at a very young age, and all through High School was in demand, Christian Music  but with the different flavor.. some of her songs have made it on the Chart at #1 .. now I think she has graduated from College and still doing her ministry. Thank You so much Eva for your Ministry and we are so blessed by all the music. 
13. "Take God's Hand" - Nathan Ware Doo you recognize the song? It was number 1 in July ... smooth, a rich voice . after 8 months on the chart I still like it. 
12. "Speak of You" - Andrew Kwon ... This is a humdinger! it moves. the lyrics are powerful.  over three years ago it was on the chart but could not find where it hit #1 So it entered the Chart in August.. Andrew, you keep singing for the Lord...
11. "Were You There" - Charity Jackson ... Chairty to take an old standard and do what you did with it takes a lot of self-confidence for everyone compares it to when they remember it. Your Piano accompaniment laced in with the melody  and the lyrics .. they just shine out on their own!  The Emotion at the end, wow! 
10.  " He Saved My Soul" - Giving Back ... These girls are great they have a natural harmony and in unison they sound super too.. Such an appropriate name.. for sure They are indeed "Giving Back"  thank You ladies.... 
9.  "Get Thee Behind Me Satan" - Joe Shaw ... Hooked on Country, Yeahj a am .... and this has got the flavor of pure Country sound
8. "The Widow's Prayer" - Cindy Tilkens .. I just listened to this song twice and still I have goosebumps from it. first of all I cant stand those wild and crazy leads but in this song the lead is simple, and yet its out there to tie in not to show off but to tie it all together. Cindy's voice has a quality that is clean smooth and its personal. I love the "climb into the lead guitar and Cindy singing the ah's incredible.. What else can I say about this artist and song?    
7.  "We Will Wait" - Joe Wamsley ... Joe is that you? Wow! Wow a slow 6/8 hmm? What kind of gear are you using? the balance is right there! Gotta be at least 6-7 tracks.. Nicely put together... This song is the one that made the biggest jump i the Chart up 5 spots.  Keep singing for HIM .. JB  
6.  "Nail Scarred" - Carla Martin ... Last month's #1 song Carla it so hard to "stack" the voice and sing the same the meter, the inflections, Carla did it... nice song.. Deserving to be #1 as it was last month.. Keep them coming Carla...
5.  "On My Way Down" - Randy Ward .. Now i gotta tell you all, dont let this guy get to you, just because he's in a Wheelchair like me... Nope , it dont mean nuttin.. He'll Capture you with his songs, the lyrics and God's Presence...   Shoot... he got to me.. Im done for! been a fan Randy Ward now for 5 years... Thank You Randy for this Blessing!  JB
4,  "Secret Sins" - Dee Smith ... Dee, The Gloves came off.. wow.. "uhhh just one of my secret sins." 6 months and it is aleady in the Top 5... I dont think its done either.. it just seems to keep climbing...
3.  "Free From Me" - Katelyn McCarter ...   5 months and #3? Cant over this song.. the beat, the arrangement, your voice, the voice overs, the build up, the words.. its all there! NO wonder its #3.... Wow
2.  "A Love Like That" - Hearts of Faith ... From a family of Gospel Singers and a faithful church life Donna and Brenda have a unique Female harmony blend. and I love it...  JB 
1... We finally made it to the Number One song for Sept 2017. Incredible it will  touch your heart .... John ya did it again... And Now the #1 Song ....
1. "Welcome Home, Son" - John Randolph.. The Rich Country voice the sound of honesty... and yet... its personal ... "Make the world see your heart in mine".. John that is the only way we will be able break the Evil that has come over this planet. Each one of us has his/her own path to the Almighty God Thru His Son Jesus, just live in Faith in Him, Obedience to His Laws and then and yes.. we will hear, "Welcome Home Son" .. amen... JB
There you have it, Another Indie Gospel Top 20 Chart for Sept 2017.. I hope that you all have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend . We'l lSee ou again next month with the Chart for Oct 2017.   JB


 

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This month went by fast! when searching some of the pages it was hard to find some recent uploads to put on the Top 20... but we have a nice one this month. The #20 Song is
20.  Laurie Marks Vincent - "Where the River Runs" it was the number song  in one of the months in 2012. Beautifully done. 
19.  KIng Jesus - Mario Dela Torres  it is in its 7th month on the Chart.... 
18.  Watching Over ME - Eva Sabiniano Eva comes from Washington and has a ministry that she keeps going an ministers with song. The Lord gave her a wonderful talent.
17.  I'm Glad by Dave Butler ... There is something about this song. even though it is as simple recorded voice and guitar... it is very good and I found out that our own Ken Rich knew him and a few of his friends here is what Ken said about Mr. Butler ... "I do indeed and I know his son and Wayne Ralph's (really good artist) daughter is married to his son. Let me know if you need more " and then this from Ken  .... " Our network had humble beginnings, with the dream of a dying Country Gospel artist  Dave Butler , to live on in his songs and keep winning souls. He had no money, no way to be properly recorded, or promoted. The music industry runs on dollars, not compassion, so people often  die   with their songs still in them .

We function as a platform, a vehicle to allow artists like Dave to reach the world with their music. His songs now bounce off of satellites and reach every corner of the globe. They travel in podcasts, in flash players, as MP3's, as Cd's - they even found their way to a radio station in Austria and a remote outpost in Antarctica. "   Thank You Ken.. there is History in the halls of Indie Gospel  ...
16.  I Believe what Jesus Said - Everett Moss it is now in its 10th month! 
15.  Were You There? - Charity Jackson .. yes it is a good ol standard, but Charity has a nice touch to the song..... you'll love it
14.  Speak Of You - Andrew Kwon  this hit the chart some 3+ years ago and did quite well... nice strong presentation for such a young man... 
13.  Nothin But the Blood - HIS VOICE These folks can do it. harmonies, tightness just clean good Gospel Get up out of seat stuff..... 
12  He Saved My Soul - Giving back.. and give back they do ... lovely female harmonies.... 
11.  We Will Wait - James Wamsley  what a neat 6/8 song.   and yes James  we will wait on Him... amen.. Love it!   JB     
10.  When He Spoke the Word -  Everett Adams  there are a couple of songs by Everett on the Chart.  in its 10th month on the chart it is slowly going through the ranks.
9.  The Widow's Prayer - Cindy Tilkens .. this song caught me by surprise it is now in its 4th month and continuing its march upwards..... 
8.  On My Way Down - Randy Ward .. Can you believe this guy? Its in its 5th month And he just keeps singing for the Lord.... Go to his page  you will love it 
7.  Take God's Hand - Nathan Ware  this song was #1 last month (july2017) I just like that rich voice that reminds me of Johnny Mathis.... a little deeper but close enought to remind you of Johnny, love when the bass comes in.... just a solid song...
6.  Secret Sins - Dee Smith   ouch.. he speaks it right out there, be prepared with what he says.   
5.  Get thee Behind Me Satan -  Joe Shaw  
4.  Free From Me - Katelyn McCarter great arrangment
3.  A Love Like That - Hearts of Faith the girls are really tight with the use of the harmonies.. nice touch...
2.  Welcome Home Son - John Randolph  in its 7th month on the chart! just a great song with a super message...
WOW! we made it to the #1 song of the month again... Here is Carla Martin and ....
 Nail Scarred - Carla Martin ....    

There yo have it for another month... The Indie Gospel Top 20 for Aug 2017

Be sure to click on follow and if you have a new project let us know when you download it to your page. then we can listen to it and go from there.  Blessings to all of you.     James         
]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2017 02:41:14 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/6215/indie-gospels-top-20-chart-for-july-2017 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/6215
First of all I will be doing my little breakdown backwards just like the Radio show from #20 - #1  also I am trying to keep #20 open for past #1 songs from years before (like this months was #1 back in Nov 13, 2011)  So Let's get started 
20  "A Walk In The Park" by  E. Pettersen - Ed is one fantastic 'Story Teller' You know after 6 years ... this song still gets to me, especially the ending.  Ed ... God has blessed you my friend .. JB
19 "One Pair of Hands" by Joseph Greco - The tune reminds you of another song that Elvis as well as other artists did, but what I find in this song is his lyrics, the heart and the personal touch that is displayed within... thank You Joesph ... really nice song.   JB
18 "Were You There?" by Charity Jackson - I love the Piano and how dominant it is .. the slipping in of harmonies but the strong voice of Charity still comes through. even though it is a Standard ... it deserves to be on the Top 20 for July.  
17 "King Jesus" by MarioDeja Torres - The snare shots on the drum will wake you up. I love the beginning even though it is a bit unorthodox to us old foggies ( ) But you know.. I really like that Chord progression and the beat of the Rhythm guitar. Nice drum/percussion solo and then the girls come in.. wow!  nice touch .... Solid lead guitar.. ok guys.. it says "Thou shall not have fun doing songs like this" hehehehee it sounds like you all did have fun...  JB
16 "WWJD" by E. Pettersen - Here is Ed doing his current song for the Chart. Love the intro, and the phrase "If He were here today, WWJD?" it makes you think twice about what's going on .. I just love the flute solo. what a nice touch ... 
15 "He Saved My Soul" by  Giving Back ... Fresh.. I just love the harmony between the girls. each its own and yet blends with the other.  Sorry, I just love the lyrics and Harmonies..  
14 "Nothing But The Blood" by His Voice  this song was #1 back in March of this year .. you wil see why when you hear the into and the voices.. Dynamite. Talk about enduring? This makes the 10th month that "Nothing But The Blood" has been on the chart. The Power of the delivery its just THERE!  and the Key Changes are done so, so professional .. and the voices going up to the next key...  Tight... yeah That's why its still on the Top 20... Blessings to all of you.... JB
13 "The Widows' Prayer" by Cindy Tilkens - What a beautiful intro, classic it introduces the song perfectly. and when Cindy starts to sing such a clean  smooth voice... ok now listen to the lyrics ... even if after the show go to Cindy's page and listen to it again. Awesome, the crying lead guitar is perfect. 
12 "WE Will Wait" by Joe Wamsley - Joe is one of our original artists.. I still remember when I heard the first song, it was great... touched me the way he used different tempo's in singing different.. in "We Will Wait" I cant guarantee it, but the drums, I think, are done by his son. ghezz Joe, He is getting really good. and your arrangement of this song, is super.. The Overdubs are perfect!  Now all we have to do is learn the lesson ....  "Wait Upon the Lord" Say hi to all the Wamsley's for me.. Beautifully done Joe... Blessings... JB   
11 "I Believe What Jesus Said" by Everett Adams - a little blue grass with a mix of country with a rich voice that's true country... so easy to listen to 
10 "Forward Ever, Backward Never" Bruce Moss  a nice 6/8 song ... This song was #1 in May of this year.  its been on the chart for 1 year after July. Incredible.. cant help it. the Song is that good.  Bruce .. time to do another one as good as this one..  You have a great month.. Blessings  JB   
9 "Free From Me" by Katelyn McCarter - I got a message from a familiar artist that I have worked with on the "Sound of Hope" Album.. it said, "James, you gotta stop by Katelyn McCarter's page and check it out. Here it is in its 3rd Month! What an arrangement the simple keyboard, I can't say where it will end up but it will get up there in the upper echelon. Katelyn keep up the good work and to your engineer, a nice job...   Blessings  JB  
8 ""On My Down" by Randy Ward In its 4th month.. "Way Down" Is still  rollin just like Randy. Talk about a guy with a couple strikes against him, still it doesn't hold him back. Yes Randy, He did reach down and grabbed us out of a bad course .. Thank God. Thank you Lord for what you did for us.. for all of us who were "On Our Way Down" 
7 "Get Thee Behind Me Satan" by Joe Shaw  - Solid Country, solid lead guitar lead, all the way around - Love that voice of pure country ... and the harmonies... It just good ... I dancin in my wheel chair.. to bad I cant do the two Step...  JB  
6 "When He Spoke The Word"  by/written Everett Adams Everett is a talented lyricist.. He works with several artists to do his songs depending on the requirements.  'Spoke the Word' is strong on the beat, the medley and lyrics.  it was #1 last month...
5. "A Love Like That" by Hearts of Faith The Tightness of the voices the harmonies are clear, you can understand the lyrics.. What a message... wow! JB
4 "Welcome Home Son" by John Randolph - who said Christians dont have the same problems that others do? It's just ... we have the Lord and have something to look forward to.. To be a real part of "The Body of Christ" we are for His pleasure.. so we all look forward to hearing him say exactly what John is singing about... "Welcome Home Son" love the last note John.  Blessings to you sir... JB   
3 "Secret Sins" by Dee Smith - Strong single string guitar intro ..  Tough lyrics ... This is only the 5th month being on the Chart.. Dee great song
2 "Nailed Scarred" by Carla Martin - Now Carla, Im a 70 year old white boy into Soft Rock, Christian praise and worship, and my own stuff for the Lord ..  so what am I doin listenin' to this?  I love this song .. the stacked voices, the beat, the simple piano pattern that carries through out the whole song .. The Personal touch!  It deserves to be at the #2 spot.. Wow! Thank you for a nice song.. Blessings  James   
And Now here is the #1 Song of July 2017:
1 "Take God's Hands"  Nathan Ware - AS I was scanning the songs 6 months ago, I remember, how it started out, and I went 'oh no, not another speaking song'.   Never judge a book by its cover.. When Nathan started to sing and the blend of the instruments everything matched, blended, the lyrics incredible.. so I went back to listen for real..  What a rich voice! Great Message! Thank You Nathan and congratulations on being the #1 song of the month. 
Well there you have it... #20 to #1. I pray that you all have a wonderful month, emulate He who we claim to be of.. Jesus.. Always ask ... "If He were here ... WWJD?"    In Him,   James    
  

 


]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:53:32 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/6151/indie-gospels-top-chart-for-june-2017 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/6151
I will be using the #20 slot for some of the old songs that made #1 in the past This month's song is called "The Angel's Song" by Barry and Teena Winslow. its been about a year since i heard it on my Transition Album that I purchased from Barry. It still brings that emotion to me when I hear the intro of the organ.. What a song..... it was number 1 back in 2011-12 or so.   Here we go with the Countdown 
1 .... On the chart fo 6 months now, Evertt Adams just keeps putting out good songs Here is the #1 with the accapella opening.. ""When He Spoke The Word"

2.  ... Take God's Hands by Nathan Ware - Nathan does a great job lover the opening and how it slides into the song... Number 2? sure enough it  rates it.. nice song Nathan
3. ..   Nail Scarred  by Carla Martin - Now Carla you gotta cut that out .. love the intro on piano and the way you just  blend in .. the beat hits and you begin.. great job on the engineers part ... super message!  
4.  Forward Ever ... Backward Never -  Bruce Moss.. I remember when I first heard this song. so unique... it just went up and up and up til it hit #1 last month. its been on the chart almost a year!
5.  Secret Sins  by Dee Smith  I never expected a song like this.. wow... listen to the lyrics! He nails it! 
6.  "I Believe what Jesus Said"  by Evert Adams  Everett has a lot of songs that are very good he's had many on the chart over the years.. this is  no exception...
7.  "Welcome Home Son"  by  John Randolph - John has that voice that is rich strong he has that knack to sing with his heart on his sleeve.. it tells... Great Message John
8.  "A Love Like That" by Hearts of Faith - What a harmony not overdone just right
9.  "Get Thee Behind Me Satan"  -  Joe Shaw  Solid! Drives... but I love the lyrics and where its going! aint nothin better... Get the behind me Satan and quit botherin us.... Hehehee  couldnt resist that.... nice song Joe... Wow 
10.  "WWJD"  by E. Pettersen a friend of ours here at Indie Gospel.. a talented artist and even in the circles of management of the distribution of product in our industry.. WWJD is another E.  Tune among many... thank You for the Blessings you have given us Ed.. and Blessings back to you!
11.  "On My Way Down" - Randy Ward this song took a 6 place jump on the Chart! Way to go Randy... A WheelChair Singer.. awesome man... Blessings my friend   
12.  "Free From Me"  - Katelyn McCarter - ok .. so Im hung up on this song the instruments goi in and out in the mix and yet her voice and lyrics are heard through out.. And the Bridge? LOVE IT!  it jumped 6 ranks as well!  
13.  "Heaven" - Robert Deller  The beat behind the music and the voices behind Robert's voice... robert your texture, voice is so like Gary Weldon Sr.  incredible.  The Word's are right there!
14.  "Nothing But The Blood" - His Voice.. shat a sound! number 1 back in March
15.  "King Jesus - Mario Dela Torres  Here we go with a little Mod effect... with a Walkin Bass.  Love it......
16.  "Almost Home  -  Ricky Luster  it was #1 back in Feb
17.  "We Will Wait -  Joe Wamsley  Joe has been with us since I started the Top 10-20. I've seen his works improve and his son... has grown to now he plays the drums.. awesome family project!
18.  "The Widow's Prayer"  by Cindy Tilkens Jennings.. funny Ken Rich sends me short message says.. you gottta hear this lady she sounds really good, well I took a check and started laughing..... I had already done the Top 20 list and playlist guess who was #18? you guessed it.. the lady that he suggeested to listen to.  Cindy Jennings!
19.  "Her Saved My Soul" - Giving Back .. now if I didnt know better that picture on their  page is the Bodega Church because I think I see the School behind it..  love the harmonies, the girls really blend in voice and meter.. nice song folks. and bless your ministry and where its going in the near future.. 
20.  "The Angel's Song" by Barry and Teena Winslow .... I can tell you this about the Recording session, "The Lord was in the matter bigtime" to say the least. everytime I hear this song It gets to me. Barry here was the Engineer? in he Spirit as well? Thank You Barry and Teena for this special song.     Love you Guys ... 
Please Remember to send me an email if you have any new songs on Yor Indie Gospel pages... have a nice month in the Lord... Blessings to you all.    James .... 



]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:58:04 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5962/the-feeding-of-the-5000-from-a-different-point-of-view https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5962

The Feeding of the 5000 from a Different Point of View

It was a Sunday, no I didn't go to church, I was at an Offroad Race in Las Vegas 1985. I was team Capt of a pretty successful Team Called Sandak Racing out of Corona. I had just arrived home from the race and it was about 6-7pm at night. A friend of mine had given me a new bible and it was laying on the coffee table. whew, was I tired. I picked up the bible and began to read. Somewhere in the old testament. Pretty cool what was happening back then. I was laying on the couch and I fell asleep with the bible opened on my chest.
 The Incredible Dream:
I was playing with this thing that looked like a hoola hoop with a stick. It was fun, I was about 10 years old. I was living with my sister, mom and dad on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. My mom was standing in the doorway and called me over to her and so I went. She said to me, "Son, your sister is sick and I have to stay here with her, your father is on the sea fishing." Then she handed me a basket and some denari and said, "it is you that must go to the market and get 5 loaves of bread and some fish" So I took the basket and feeling kinda proud I began my journey to the fish market. (it felt about a 1.5 – 2 mile walk)
The water was on my left as I walked North up the beach towards the mouth of the Jordan River. AS I approached the fish market I could see there were a lot of people. So I went straight to the bread tent and asked for 5 loaves of bread. The lady smiled and put the 5 loaves in the basket for me and I gave her the denari. I still had some denari left and went over to the fish tent and did the same thing. I handed over the denari and the man smiled and gave me two fish. I thanked him and began my journey back home. The water was now on my right (Heading south). I really felt proud that mom would ask me to go all by myself to get the bread and fish.
 
I was about 1/2 way and off to my left there were a bunch of people beginning to gather on the hill to my left. I thought there sure is a lot of people, I wonder why they are there? and Continued to walk along the beach. Then a young man ran by me on my left saying “HE's Here!” Off to my right I saw a boat that was coming ashore. It had about a dozen men in it. It rolled ashore just in front of me. They all got out. The man with a beard and white robe got out and began to walk  up the hill.
 
When I got even with the bow of the boat the man turned around and looked at me. He had the most incredible eyes of peace! He looked right at me and smiled. Then, he turned around and continued up the hill to this little plateau. Not thinking, I turned and followed Him. When we got to the plateau, I saw this rock so I went to the rock and sat down with my basket in front of me.  I could see all around! there were thousands of people all around! He began to speak.
 
Nobody said a word, he spoke with this voice that could be heard over the whole hill! People were in awe. I just sat in amazement. Then he went back into the circle of friends that came with him and said, "We need to feed these people." The guy on his right said, "Feed Them? Where are we going to get the money to feed them?" Then the guy on  his left pointed a finger at me, and said, "I See a young child with some bread and fish but what is that to this many people?"  Then the man got up and walked towards me with those incredible eyes of peace and reached for my basket. He never said a word. He picked up my basket and walked over to the center of the circle of friends and lifted up my basket and gave thanks to God and then said, "Take these loaves and fish and break them up for these people to eat of". I saw the face of the man named Peter. He looked like the man with the eyes of peace was maybe a bit looney. Like he had said something that just couldn't be done. Nevertheless they began to break the fish and loaves and pass the pieces out.


After a long while the man said, "Now let us not waste anything and collect the scraps". Again that man called Peter was stupified!  He looked around at all the people and shook his head in amazement again. Not believing that there could be one scrap left. But he said, "OK lets collect all the scraps". Scraps began to come in and in just a short time my basket was full of scraps, all the way to the top! and Peter said, "We need another basket!" and a basket came from nowhere and it began to be filled. Now all the people there were really stupified! As another basket was needed as the scraps kept coming in. The men with him couldn't keep up with the scraps coming in finally the last scrap came in. There were 12 baskets in the circle, All filled to the top with scraps! People were staring at those baskets, some just shook their heads not believing what they had just seen. Then the man got up and picked up my basket and walked over to me and gave me back my basket. All of a sudden I got this thought. I AM LATE!! He smiled at me again and I got up, picked up my basket and ran down the hill to my home. I knew mom would be worried and ran as fast as I could.
When I got to within ear shot of the house I began to yell, "MOM! Mom! You Should have seen this man with this beard and eyes of peace! .. He did this awesome thing!!! MOM MOM!" She came to door with a look of worry on her face and as she saw me she had the biggest smile... and I reached her and told her. "MOM, this man with incredible eyes of peace looked at me and I followed him up the hill. He said so many wonderful things and then he took our basket of bread and fish and fed thousands of people. And then he gave me back our basket and it was full of these scraps and I handed the basket over to her. But.... then to my amazement as she reached for the basket I saw what was in it. It full of loaves of bread, and fish ... whole loaves of bread and whole fish!!!  Amen
That was in 1985. It was not until 11/19/91 that I truly came to the Lord. I had not read the scriptures or the New Testament in its entirely. I did not know the scriptures of The Lord's Ministry. But years later in studying the Gospels I saw that each of the 4 gospels had something about that episode.
Combine them all together and you have the dream that I had some 6 years before I accepted the Lord.
So when I read or hear about the Feeding of the 5000 I can relate to the awesome event as in the Dream I was THAT BOY!. How did he get there? Why was he alone? How come he had the basket and not his mom? And yes the biggee.. what the heck was a boy alone doing in the midst of 5000 + people? I would have been going the other way in souped up Mustang!
You all have a great day in Our Lord.... Ain't He Good?
James Banfield


]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 15:17:55 -0230 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5876/indie-gospels-top-20-chart-for-feb-2017 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5876
We do have a great line up for ya.. the new Top 20 willbe on Indie Gospel Radio awt 3PM on Fri And Sat. so hang on... here is the countdown to the 20 from #20 to #1. The Artist of the Month is Everett Adams. awesome. So let's get Started right now.. here is the #20 song "I Believe What Jesus Said" by the artist of the month, Everett Adams .... its the lyrics that hit you.. right on... love it...   #19  Mighty Rain by Andrew Kwon, its originality that I love and when it comes to gospel and good christian Praise and worship I'm done in.. love it.... Andrew is a talent that God has blessed.   Dont give up Andrew...  #18 "Take God's Hands" Nathan Ware a voice that reminds me of Johnny Mathis... nice tone ... my compliments to the engineer.. beautiful blend... #17 "King Jesus" - Mario De la Torres  Wow subtle rollin beat ... but that bass! Wow.. it just flows through it all.  with as great ad-lib lead guitar. Through it all, no trouble to hear the lyrics .... great job Mario.. I may be 70 but there aint no age to liking good music... awesome ....  #16 "Always That Something" by Kristin Radner Kristin you got a permanent spot on the Top 20? she's been on the chart for 10 months... wow!  Let me tell ya, the song aint bad at all.. the harmonies she pulls off are great... #15 ... "Mr. Cool Demeanor" by T. Roy Taylor always did like this song.  timeless done by a talent who is also timeless. love his style... reminds me Dylan, with a little George Harrison mixed in.  whawt I like is turning up the bass with the fuzz chording of the guitar... wow!  T. Roy  drop us a line and let us know what you up to now a days .... ##14 "O God" by Laurie Marks Vincent from Canada.. beautifully done ... I love the intro of this song. Laurie is singing personally to God, but with a hitch.. she has invited us to be with her. YOu get absorbed her words.. Laurie, this is one othe best songs of yours. I love it....  #13  "Heaven" by Robert Deller different.. it starts out with the choir sound and then gets into the song.. love it.. he reminds me of one of our talented artists Gary Weldon Sr. Love to hear your comments Gary.... #12  "Revelation" Raylene Wayne Raylene has been on the Chart a few times... This one is engetic, strong... good guitar work both lead and bass. I know Raylene and the guys arnt old enough but they remind me of Grace Slick and the Airplane when they were beginning in San Frncisco back in the late 60's .... #11  "Send it On Down"  by  Ulysses Brown I guantee you will be clappin before its over... love it.... Good Job Ulysses... Awesome  Half Way already!  #10 "Show Me Some Love" - by Ronnie Williams ... awesome ...  #09 "Your Love" - by Butch Perry Strange his voice reminds me of Donovan... (Mellow Yellow) anyways love the lyrics and the arrangement.....    #8 "When He spoke the Word" - Everett Adams ..love the intro accapella... nice touch...  #7 again Everett Adams and "The Veil Was Torn" the 3rd song on the Chart... this doesn't happen to often... listen to lyrics... touching... wow! #6  "Forward ever, Backward Never" Bruce Moss  ah  6/8 style. love it... not to mention the lyrics and the accent on the 6/8 beat... Nice touch Bruce ...  #5  "Lord I Come -  Bruce Moss this song has been up there for like 9 months.. its kinda anchored.. I guess...  #4  "WWJD" - by E. Pettersen   ED, did iyou do this song at the Chritian Concert recently? This is just awesome. an awesome story.. but then again... you are one the best story tellers in Christian tellers.  Blessings my friend.. JB   #3 "I FEEL GOOD!" - Charlie Ross oh yeah!  hand clappin tune!  I Feel Good in the Lord today!... Ok Charlie... Im rockin in my wheelchair. bangin on my computer desk...  #2  Oh Man we are just keepin a going here's  His Voice and "Nothin But The Blood"  great Harmonies... super!  Wow! Talk about a hard Driving  Song! wow... well we made it to the #1 song.. surprise!   Ricky Luster has a smooth voice and yet a quality that easy to listen to and receive in the spirit.  The Song? "Almost Home" Ricky, congratulations   with The #1 song for Feb 2017.  Blessings to you... JB   And there you have it... FEB 2017's Indie Gospel's Top 20 Chart  You all have a great month of Feb.   Dont forget keep those new songs posted on your pages and let us know a new one is on your page.. thanks you   Blessings,    JB    


]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2017 19:18:23 -0330 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5794/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5794 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:06:55 -0330 https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5757/indie-gospels-top-20-chart-for-dec-2016-top5-year-end https://indiegospel.net/james-banfield/blog/5757
Can you believe we made it through a whole year!  wow Got a surprise for ya all too.. this month on the Top 20 songs we will have only the Top 5 songs for Dec and for the next 15 songs on the playlist will be the Top 15 songs of the year and we have some good'ns.  I think Im going to do this from the bottom up starting with #5 of the month of DEC
20. (#5) Your Love -  Butch Perry Doesn't his style reminds you of Donovan? love the song great message ...
19. (#4)  Nothing But The Blood - His Voice what a great sound, energy. love that lead guitar.  the harmonies are super! Watch out for that key change! if you aint careful.. they will take you with them!  Wow!
18. (#3)  Send it on down - Ulysses Brown  time to do some hand clappin.. and like me bouncing in my chair .. love it Now Ulusses whwat'd I tell you about about havin fun? ya did it again    yea man  I love it ....
17. (#2)  Almost Home - Ricky Luster  What can I say? Ricky Luster He's got a good voice and in this song, its like he's telling us so we can understand... I can relate to this song Ricky.. at 70 and all that is going on with this ol body.. yeah  'Almost Home'   Blessings....  JB      
16.  (#1) For the month of Dec 2016 is by Charlie Ross you will love it .... and her is "I Feel Good"
And now for the Top 15 Songs for the Year, Now mind you every #1 song during the year is in this list plus there are a couple that were #2's.. so here we go... Sittin' at #15 is a song we all know but this one was done by none other than our Randy Ward  The Song?
15.   "I Can Only Imagine"  -  Randy Ward it will move you ... it does me.. thank You Randy ... #3 in Jun JB
14.  "Complete Me"  -  Eva Sabinano from Washington State... What a voice, she has a few albums to  her credit and her ministry is just going along fine.... Eva ... The music you all bring to us is a blessing.. .thank You...#2 in March JB
13.  "1 Holy"  - Band Pakistan Can you believe it we have a Christian band from Pakistan that hit #1 in March.. I really like this song.. nice job guys.....
12.  "Show Me Some Love" - Ronnie Williams   imagine your sittin on the couch a friend or two are sitting in the living room and you are in your easy chair and Ronnie Williams is there with his acoustic and a friends of his are there with him . you will really appreciate this one... Besides the people of this country need to hear this song, for real #1 in November
11.  "O God"  -  Laurie Marks Vincent .. Laurie this is no fair... before I even get to play I hear it and it moves me into the spirit of Reverence... and so I click play and that soft piano enters in... dad gum... Folks This song will get to you. Bl;essings to you and yours Laurie and you get a chance send a blurb about your ministry... It was #1 in Oct  Blessings  JB   
And now we are in the Top 10 for the year! and #10 is done by a young lady
 10.  "Always That Something" - Kristin Rader Energy... lyrics... it is all there! Lover her harmony below the lead different sound... Love that vocal climb in the chorus! It made it to #2 in Sept 
09.  "Lift Up Your Hands" - BY a South Carolina girl  Kristie Hutson  I dig that lead intro...that haunting Rythm bass and that lead guitar sneekin in there in just the right places, It's really a nice song. The song made it to #1 in Aug  Blessings, JB 
08.  "I Love My Country" - by Jim Sheldon   It does my heart good to see the Lord use this man all over in his music ministry.  Even he is known as "The  Positive Cowboy" on RFD-TV ... This song made it to #1 in July Thanks for the Blessings Jim....  JB
07.  "When You Call My Name" - John Lord .. nice acoustic guitar work ... good ballad voice... #1 in Sept 
06.  "Thank You My Lord"  -  by Andrew Kwon.. love the intro with the piano and the finger snaps... Andrew has had a few #1's in the Top 20 Chart over the past couple of years This young man is talented. Keep pushin Andrew keep the faith JB
05.  "Never Look Back" - by E. Pettersen  this song will never grow old. it is timeless.  Abortion is a touchy subject but it has to be dealt with this story will get to you.. Ed is a 'painter of Song' and I think you will agree.  This song made #1 in June
These last 4songs were difficult to rate. all 3 were #1's in the Top 20 during the year but for the Year? Definitely.. so here goes for the Top 4 Songs for the Year 2016 ......
04.  "Am I Soldier of the Cross"  - Doris Johnson  #1 in Feb beautiful.. a touch of irish sound to it... 
03.  "All These Things" - by Ann Wolf  Oh Man what an arrangement! Her voice is clear with body, clarity, the orchestration behind her is full and awesome... The Key change is superb ... it was The First #1 of the Year ... #1 in Jan ... Ann this song should have been in the Top 20 Christian Chart on the National Chart... wow!
02.  "Lord I Come" - Bruce Moss I just love the harmony...  It was #2 in Nov but it made it to #2 in the year's list.. its that good...
And now the #1 Song for the Year...
01  "Trust In the Lord"  - Jesse Caan  easy jazz, shades of America, a little Sammy Davis in Beretta thrown in. It was #1 in May.  And there you have it... The Top 15 songs of the year.. I hope you all enjoyed the playlist... we'll be back to normal in Jan... Have a good one.. Blessings, James     
 

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