Category Archives: Borrowing
Borrowing: Wandering Shepherd, by Dan Fogelberg
The late Dan Fogelberg is underrated among singer/songwriters, but a few of you might recall songs like the wedding hit “Longer” and the understated chart-topper “Leader of the Band.” He was a powerful influence on Michael Card, and you can … Continue reading
Borrowing: “Lazarus” by Wes King
Time for another entry in the “borrowing” series. I’ve got a BOATLOAD of ideas in this category… just trying not to dump them all on you at once. Stay tuned for many more to come! Wes King is one of … Continue reading
Borrowing: “Holy of Holies” by Truth
Anybody remember the group Truth? I see that hand! Well, Truth came before I was born and (eventually) went before I knew they existed, but now the wonder of digital media allows me to enjoy their music (well, some of … Continue reading
Borrowing: Farther Than Your Grace Can Reach
A while ago, I introduced a new series which at the time I was calling “the reverse crossover,” where I looked at songs from other genres that could work well in the hands of a southern gospel group/singer. After thinking … Continue reading
Reverse crossover: A Man You Would Write About
I’m kicking off a new series with this post: the reverse crossover. It’s the same basic idea as Daniel’s “translation” series. Take a song that’s not in SG, and imagine how it could work if a southern gospel group gave … Continue reading
