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