Phil is nothing short of an amazing example of our Lord Jesus. He’s very personable, and cares about all he meets. His music is my favorite since 1982! What a great example of God’s love through music….
I've loved Phil's music since the start of his career. What is great about this recording is it appears we are actually hearing what was played--unlike so many so-called "live concerts" where so much is redone in the studio after the performance. Those are really nothing more than a video overlaid onto a studio recording. This is raw, warts-and-all, and that makes it so much more real and in my opinion, so much more enjoyable. You can really tell how good the musicians are when playing live.
My first Christian album was Master and the Musician in 1976 since then I have every album he put out. He certainly is the consummate musician so talented and so humble. What a joy and privilege it has been to share the journey with giants like Phil.
I was sitting about 5 rows from front at this concert. I remember the great feeling of seeing my Hero so close and experiencing the great music. Thx Bill and Mimi for taking our youth group from Arkansas.
I often lament the lack of recognition for great musicians like Phil Keaggy just because they are Christians. But, they made the choice. I don't think they have any regrets.
I hear you and agree. Fast forward years now, to see that twinkle in Phil's eyes that is alive and clear, his smiles cheerful and the sense of peace about him, he chose the pure way and having that peace and having recognition from God is bigger than any world recognition. He chose to not get sold out to the world, a very different path, a light shining through the era of the sex, drugs and rock n' roll era. So heart warming and encouraging for us younger ones to carry on our race to stand firm and chose the narrow and different way, when the temptation to go the easy way or get sold out to other things is there.
@@tl5404 The only thing I look forward to is to hear God say, "Well done." I do not care if anyone else acknowledges anything I do in praise. once you see Jesus in part, because we will not know fully until we see him in person, personal desire for praise fades away.
What a love is a great song. Looks like the drummer is always smiling. I have been smiling since August 3rd,1971 @2:30 a.m. after listening to a young man speak of the 2 nd Coming of Christ and the book of Revelation for 5 & 1/2 hours. I was gloriously born again.
This particular concert should be re-released on DVD, and made available as a CD release! The whole concert blows me away! It brings back incredible memories of actually seeing him perform, around that time, and how great life was back then.... Mr. Phil Keaggy is as genuine as he comes across.... l, having met him in person, was a memorable experience. He sets the example for us all..... God bless you, and your entire family Phil!!
I was dead in the darkness when "Your Love Broke Thru" shined into my life. This is the tune that brings back that time of transformation & deliverance, & best of all Jesus' forgiveness.
I like his music with Ted Sandquist and the Love Inn band he had in '76 it is a great album I saw him twice once at Jesus 82 and another time at Calvary Chapel in Ft. Lauderdale I was sitting next to Dion Dimucci and even he was amazed by Phil who was by himself no band I never even knew it was Dion until they pointed him out, should have known by the hat.
i heard Phil Keaggy at a christian festival greenbelt heard him playing the guitar and thought what that was amazing and beautiful music so i bought way back home and crimson and blue, that sounded like the Beatles, and he was also singing about Jesus.
I changed my music from secular to Christian b/c of Phil and he plays on two of my songs. I am so blessed to know him and what a humble God loving guy! They don’t come any better.
On behalf of all your fans in PMBURG SOUTH AFRICA 🌍, PHIL I say thank you for your dedication to the call of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on your life. Pietermartizburg KZN South Africa 🌍
This video is rich with the spirit of God. The muscians , the listeners , the atmosphere...looks like a place I wish to be. Awesome talent from a humble and quite talented guitarist. Best guitarist I've ever listened to.
I remember Phil relating how he told Ted Nugent one time (Glass Harp had opened for the Ambury Dukes) that he would only share a riff with Ted if Ted would allow him to share The Gospel with him (which Ted replied "forget it" to). Years later, Phil said that, having some years to mature, he would've freely shared that riff with Ted without obligating him to hear the Gospel. Sometimes, it is our love, not our words alone, that draw unbelievers to believe in Christ. We don't need more Pharisees, but more humble beggars to show others where we found the bread of hope & life.
This show is from 7/30/1983 in Dallas, Texas. I did the remaster on this. I still have the source material with washed out color, sound only on the right channel, and bad tape cuts at the beginning. LOVE this show...the highlight for me being the live performance of What A Love. This song should be played in worship services regularly!
This wasn't at a youth conference, was it? There were 4 main speakers, and Blaine Bartel was one of them. I think that was a month later, and that may have been in Tulsa.
I was at this concert. Amazing to be able to watch…40 years later 🥴 Really was fun to go to the concerts that Word of Faith hosted. From Phil Keaggy to Carmen and White Heart. Good memories.
Phil's music lifts my spirit everytime I hear his music. I love to sing along with his tunes and worship God as his lyrics provide an awesome template to worship the glory of God. I can't wait to see what he has going on in heaven... certainly leading worship in some way I would think.
Boy, did that little ones song hit me harder than ever. I remember when this came out and now it's tens of millions of little ones taken before even before having a chance. We're certainly being judged now.
I so agree with Todd Reich that this particular concert should be offered in DVD format because it is one of the best I have ever listened to by Phil Keaggy! He really shares his heart about the unborn & the need for reconciliation with God thru Jesus Christ in this "performance." One of the best I have ever heard by PK!
me and my brother Chris saw Phil about 10 times in various places throughout o.c. California Knott's berry farm, Chapman college, Plummer auditorium, calvary chapel Costa Mesa etc. his music brought tears to my eyes as I felt the holy spirit in his music on several occasions.god bless all musicians serving the Lord.
Wow, amazing! I'm pretty sure I owned all these albums at one time, and it's just awesome to hear these songs in a live setting! Carefree is most awesome; musically McCartney-ish, but more refined, of coarse.
This video brings back fond memories when I first saw Phil around '82. Have seen him many times since however there's something very special about Phil's playing back then.
7/10/23 Approaching 40 year anniversary. Thanks.. That's the significant info the uploader should have shared... I dont understand the stupidity of the mass of people who dont find it of necessity to say WHEN something occured.
Great concert. I was blessed to see Phil do a show back in the mid nineties. My parents had How the West Was One on vinyl. "My Life" is just so powerful for those who need to be reached in song.
Thanks For Sharing This Beautiful Uplifting Music With The Truth & Life In The Lyrics Of GOD Which We All Need To Listen To For Our Spirit & Soul! AMEN!
I've always been so amazed by Phil Keaggy's awesome guitar playing considering the fact that he's missing the top half of his middle finger on his right hand!!! If you look carefully it isn't hard to miss. You can see the space!
Remember a person is not the same in their beliefs forever thruout their life. We are all in transition. Phil has matured in his ways of communicating of his beliefs thruout the years. Don't condemn the man based on his communication based upon a particular time in his journey.
Sure was I met him after a show/concert in Portland Oregon back in the 80s might have been this tour the old paramount theater down town / it was known for some of the best concerts anywhere
Thank you for posting this,I´ve been searching for all this songs live. The testimony song is a great performance ,better than in the How the west was one 1977 LP,I think!
If he is playing songs from Town to Town (1981) and "Happy" from the Play Thru Me album (1982) then this must be from 1982 or 83. The backdrop over the drummer is from the Town To Town album. Unless Happy was played pre-release.
I graduated HS in 1982. The clothes & haircuts scream 1982. The music...its timeless. I was given a cassette copy of Play Thru Me back then been a fan of Phil's ever since. Look up his "Sunday's Child" album its a Beatles tribute of sorts - excellent Album !
It's likely Rick Cua on bass, I know he liked to have an old bandmate from glass harp named John Sefirra on drums, but I can't be certain that he's in this set.
@@jackski77777 Ok, thanks for the information! Dave Coy played a lot with Larry Norman and on many Solid Rock records. Jack Kelly, is you the drummer who played in "a band called David" on Barry McGuire´s live album "To the bride"? That album is in my opinion the best live album i´ve heard, and I have heard a lot. The band is playing incredible good. I like it when Barry is telling the band "Easy now, easy now..." It´s such a joy to listen to you. Thank you!!!!
The strat style guitar, is a custom built Zion guitar for him (he also used the same guitar on the lead guitar licks for Greg X. Volz's song: "Hold On To The Fire", and the Gibson ES-335 style guitar, is a Yamaha. If you check some of his home videos, he gives better details of the two guitars from his extensive collection.
The one he opens with is a Fernandes custom made by a guy with the last name of, wait for it, Fernandes. He worked for a guitar company that I can't recall the name of. He made it for Phil and presented it as a gift.
Jimi Hendrix said before his death, Phil Keaggy is the greatest guitarist in the world. Amen to a humble servant that preaches Jesus our Lord and Savior. But Hendrix the Voodoo Child chose Satan and death.
That’s just urban legend! Phil even said he’s never said that.It sounds great to brag on since I’m a Keaggy fan!! And as for Hendrix I hope and pray that he accepted Jesus as his Savior. God bless
anything from "Underground" would have sounded better here because there was an actual band to play it instead of that annoying drum machine on the album.
Phil is nothing short of an amazing example of our Lord Jesus. He’s very personable, and cares about all he meets. His music is my favorite since 1982! What a great example of God’s love through music….
Good Lord Phil! You were on fire that night
Keaggy the best guitarist in the world...at his best.
Epic talent, and clear witness
Thank you for sharing 💯🔥
I've loved Phil's music since the start of his career. What is great about this recording is it appears we are actually hearing what was played--unlike so many so-called "live concerts" where so much is redone in the studio after the performance. Those are really nothing more than a video overlaid onto a studio recording. This is raw, warts-and-all, and that makes it so much more real and in my opinion, so much more enjoyable. You can really tell how good the musicians are when playing live.
Praise God Almighty
Now this is something
Worth viewing and hearing...
SOOOOO Wonderful
REAL,
HONEST,
JESUS MAGNIFYING
Beautiful.
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My first Christian album was Master and the Musician in 1976 since then I have every album he put out. He certainly is the consummate musician so talented and so humble. What a joy and privilege it has been to share the journey with giants like Phil.
Greatest guitarist of all time.
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That is one lucky audience!!
First heard him in 77. Been a longtime fan. Amazing talent
Love this Keaggy point in time. The Keaggy music from the late 70's to the early 80's was fantastic. His solos were so creative.
Nunca lo había oído tiene todo
It was a treat to be able to see him perform live a few times and those guitar solos were something special ☝️🙏
The smiles...the aplauds. God brings us together...
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I was sitting about 5 rows from front at this concert. I remember the great feeling of seeing my Hero so close and experiencing the great music. Thx Bill and Mimi for taking our youth group from Arkansas.
My husband got saved because of Phil Keaggys music! Thank you Phil!
Right on!!!
I often lament the lack of recognition for great musicians like Phil Keaggy just because they are Christians. But, they made the choice. I don't think they have any regrets.
I hear you and agree. Fast forward years now, to see that twinkle in Phil's eyes that is alive and clear, his smiles cheerful and the sense of peace about him, he chose the pure way and having that peace and having recognition from God is bigger than any world recognition. He chose to not get sold out to the world, a very different path, a light shining through the era of the sex, drugs and rock n' roll era. So heart warming and encouraging for us younger ones to carry on our race to stand firm and chose the narrow and different way, when the temptation to go the easy way or get sold out to other things is there.
@@tl5404 The only thing I look forward to is to hear God say, "Well done." I do not care if anyone else acknowledges anything I do in praise. once you see Jesus in part, because we will not know fully until we see him in person, personal desire for praise fades away.
I saw him 2 years back in a little church of about 150 people max. He gave great speech about how he has no regrets. Very cool dude!
I’m quite certain he has no regrets. We saw him with Honeytree about 45-50 years ago in Ft. Wayne.
My brother had a LOVE that saw through time. All Glory Jesus for this gift!
What a love is a great song. Looks like the drummer is always smiling. I have been smiling since August 3rd,1971 @2:30 a.m. after listening to a young man speak of the 2 nd Coming of Christ and the book of Revelation for 5 & 1/2 hours. I was gloriously born again.
March 1960, on the day I was Baptized into Holy Mother Church ☝️🙏 Viva Cristo Rey
This particular concert should be re-released on DVD, and made available as a CD release! The whole concert blows me away! It brings back incredible memories of actually seeing him perform, around that time, and how great life was back then.... Mr. Phil Keaggy is as genuine as he comes across.... l, having met him in person, was a memorable experience. He sets the example for us all..... God bless you, and your entire family Phil!!
Todd Reich You are 100% correct. It’s ministering hope to my dull and weary heart even now. Praise The Lord on the Highest.
I was dead in the darkness when "Your Love Broke Thru"
shined into my life. This is the tune that brings back that
time of transformation & deliverance, & best of all Jesus' forgiveness.
I like his music with Ted Sandquist and the Love Inn band he had in '76 it is a great album I saw him twice once at Jesus 82 and another time at Calvary Chapel in Ft. Lauderdale I was sitting next to Dion Dimucci and even he was amazed by Phil who was by himself no band I never even knew it was Dion until they pointed him out, should have known by the hat.
i heard Phil Keaggy at a christian festival greenbelt heard him playing the guitar and thought what that was amazing and beautiful music so i bought way back home and crimson and blue,
that sounded like the Beatles, and he was also singing about Jesus.
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I love Phil Keaggy
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Phil makes the song "Happy" look so easy. But, believe me, there's nothing easy about this song.
+C. Gerard I got to jam with Phil on that song in 2007!!!!
this show is amazing!!!! I've lost count of how many times I've watched it.... Phil Keaggy is fantastic!!!
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I changed my music from secular to Christian b/c of Phil and he plays on two of my songs. I am so blessed to know him and what a humble God loving guy! They don’t come any better.
On behalf of all your fans in PMBURG SOUTH AFRICA 🌍, PHIL I say thank you for your dedication to the call of the LORD JESUS CHRIST on your life.
Pietermartizburg KZN South Africa 🌍
This video is rich with the spirit of God. The muscians , the listeners , the atmosphere...looks like a place I wish to be. Awesome talent from a humble and quite talented guitarist. Best guitarist I've ever listened to.
I remember Phil relating how he told Ted Nugent one time (Glass Harp had opened for the Ambury Dukes) that he would only share a riff with Ted if Ted would allow him to share The Gospel with him (which Ted replied "forget it" to). Years later, Phil said that, having some years to mature, he would've freely shared that riff with Ted without obligating him to hear the Gospel. Sometimes, it is our love, not our words alone, that draw unbelievers to believe in Christ. We don't need more Pharisees, but more humble beggars to show others where we found the bread of hope & life.
Love the old school worship! Go Phil Keaggy. I saw him in the 90's at our local College Performing Arts Center, he was amazing!
This show is from 7/30/1983 in Dallas, Texas. I did the remaster on this. I still have the source material with washed out color, sound only on the right channel, and bad tape cuts at the beginning. LOVE this show...the highlight for me being the live performance of What A Love. This song should be played in worship services regularly!
thank you for your good work
Thanks so much for the date ,i was just looking to see if someone knew when this was.
This wasn't at a youth conference, was it? There were 4 main speakers, and Blaine Bartel was one of them. I think that was a month later, and that may have been in Tulsa.
I was at this concert. Amazing to be able to watch…40 years later 🥴 Really was fun to go to the concerts that Word of Faith hosted. From Phil Keaggy to Carmen and White Heart. Good memories.
@@denisealee
If you think you were there...
Then you can tell us when and where it occurred....
Phil's music lifts my spirit everytime I hear his music. I love to sing along with his tunes and worship God as his lyrics provide an awesome template to worship the glory of God. I can't wait to see what he has going on in heaven... certainly leading worship in some way I would think.
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I can't believe I didn't know this guy... UNBELIEVABLE!!! beautiful message and really good Christian music !!!
LE MEILLEUR GUITARISTE DE LA PLANETE, GOD BLESS HIM TODAY ? IL EST ENCORE MEILLEIURE PAR LA GRACE DE DIEU, JESUS AMEN !!!
Peter York, on second guitar, ca. 1983, is now president of Sparrow Records, Nashville
Thank God did he speaks up for things that aren't popular and yet are true in the young people have a right to life and thank God forgives song
I saw Phil Keaggy in the 90s
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This guy is roots for some of the best players today. Phil Keagy thank you for sharing!
Boy, did that little ones song hit me harder than ever. I remember when this came out and now it's tens of millions of little ones taken before even before having a chance.
We're certainly being judged now.
I can honestly say that I do not ever recall Phil's eyebrows looking this massive. Groucho Marx much, Phil? LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic concert. Phil live just lights that fretboard up in a way that doesn't always come across on his studio albums.
I so agree with Todd Reich that this particular concert should be offered in DVD format because it is one of the best I have ever listened to by Phil Keaggy! He really shares his heart about the unborn & the need for reconciliation with God thru Jesus Christ in this "performance." One of the best I have ever heard by PK!
Thanks for that post.
All glory should be given to our Lord Jesus Christ.
me and my brother Chris saw Phil about 10 times in various places throughout o.c. California Knott's berry farm, Chapman college, Plummer auditorium, calvary chapel Costa Mesa etc. his music brought tears to my eyes as I felt the holy spirit in his music on several occasions.god bless all musicians serving the Lord.
It's nice to know since 1983 that the song ' what a love ' was sung in concert by Phil Keaggy at least once.
Man can Phil play a guitar! I love seeing these amazing performances by people who are having fun and seem so humble about it.
Thank you, for uploading. This video is a real treasure.
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This is wonderful footage from my favorite era of Phil’s songwriting (early-80’s). Thanks. ❤️🎶
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Wow, amazing! I'm pretty sure I owned all these albums at one time, and it's just awesome to hear these songs in a live setting! Carefree is most awesome; musically McCartney-ish, but more refined, of coarse.
This video brings back fond memories when I first saw Phil around '82. Have seen him many times since however there's something very special about Phil's playing back then.
God bless you Mr.
Phill Keaggy.
God bless U.S.A.
This show is from 7/30/1983 in Dallas, Texas. (B Daniels said below in comments.) Amazing!
7/10/23
Approaching 40 year anniversary.
Thanks..
That's the significant info the uploader should have shared...
I dont understand the stupidity of the mass of people who dont find it of necessity to say WHEN something occured.
Great concert. I was blessed to see Phil do a show back in the mid nineties. My parents had How the West Was One on vinyl. "My Life" is just so powerful for those who need to be reached in song.
Thanks for uploading this. Good stuff.
Peter York the other guitarist?
Ufff que hermosas letras profundas.
Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks For Sharing This Beautiful Uplifting Music With The Truth & Life In The Lyrics Of GOD Which We All Need To Listen To For Our Spirit & Soul! AMEN!
thanx4post
met keaggy 80s great guy one of the best and the best christian guitarist ever still rockin great concert
I've always been so amazed by Phil Keaggy's awesome guitar playing considering the fact that he's missing the top half of his middle finger on his right hand!!! If you look carefully it isn't hard to miss. You can see the space!
he sings about it in one of his songs- he was four and the water pump nipped it off- amazing guitarist
jerry garcia is missing the same digit. many would say his spirit abides with Christ as well :)
about as good as it gets. Touching!
You said to me I could be born again!
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Awesome video. Tnx for sharing!
Glass Harp played at my brother's HS, Walsh Jesuit in Stow
A very cool concert!
1:11:19 Glory to God! What a talent!
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Jesus is Lord!
Remember a person is not the same in their beliefs forever thruout their life. We are all in transition. Phil has matured in his ways of communicating of his beliefs thruout the years. Don't condemn the man based on his communication based upon a particular time in his journey.
Man, is that a long time ago!
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Sure was I met him after a show/concert in Portland Oregon back in the 80s might have been this tour the old paramount theater down town / it was known for some of the best concerts anywhere
A true Christian and master of the guitar to this day!
Thank You Jesus 🙌
What a heart!
Thank You for Posting!
wow, haven't seen this performance before!
I love this !
He plays to God and worships with his guitar, it can so be felt T_T
Thank you for posting this,I´ve been searching for all this songs live. The testimony song is a great performance ,better than in the How the west was one 1977 LP,I think!
A treasure
so good!!!
Deus seja louvado com a melhor música. Amém Jesus.
legend
If he is playing songs from Town to Town (1981) and "Happy" from the Play Thru Me album (1982) then this must be from 1982 or 83. The backdrop over the drummer is from the Town To Town album. Unless Happy was played pre-release.
I graduated HS in 1982.
The clothes & haircuts scream 1982.
The music...its timeless. I was given a cassette copy of Play Thru Me back then been a fan of Phil's ever since.
Look up his "Sunday's Child" album its a Beatles tribute of sorts - excellent Album !
I recognize Peter York on guitar. Does anyone know who is on bass and drums?
It's likely Rick Cua on bass, I know he liked to have an old bandmate from glass harp named John Sefirra on drums, but I can't be certain that he's in this set.
Definitely not John. 75% sure it's not Rick.
I guess the drummer is Dave Spurr (of the group Tamarack)?
@@freddypersson1475 Dave Spurr doesn't set up his drums like that though. This almost looks more like Tris Imboden, Chicago's current drummer.
@@BanBanChi I saw him in 75 at a church in Lakeland Fl… and yes…it looks like Tris on drums!
He can play that guitar. Nice
Amien....💜
I really like Phil (even spoke to him back in 2009), but wouldn't it be grand if Pastors and Teachers were received by such applause?
No...
Cause they're a bunch of antichrists
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he sings like McCartney
It's a fact...
Heavily influenced by Paul Mc.
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How many artists "borrowed" your riffs?
what year?
What year was this recorded? just interested in knowing.
D. James Noordyk 1983. Phil said he was saved 13 years before, I remember him saying he came to faith in Feb of 1970
Thank-you.....I was wondering.
July 30th, 1983
The players in the Band - Peter York on second guitar - Dave spur on drums - Dave coy on bass
@@jackski77777 Ok, thanks for the information! Dave Coy played a lot with Larry Norman and on many Solid Rock records. Jack Kelly, is you the drummer who played in "a band called David" on Barry McGuire´s live album "To the bride"? That album is in my opinion the best live album i´ve heard, and I have heard a lot. The band is playing incredible good. I like it when Barry is telling the band "Easy now, easy now..." It´s such a joy to listen to you. Thank you!!!!
Is that Dug pinnick on bass?
I wonder if Eric Johnson and him ever played together before?
just out of curiosity, does any one have any idea what guitar he is using here?
The strat style guitar, is a custom built Zion guitar for him (he also used the same guitar on the lead guitar licks for Greg X. Volz's song: "Hold On To The Fire", and the Gibson ES-335 style guitar, is a Yamaha. If you check some of his home videos, he gives better details of the two guitars from his extensive collection.
The Yamaha is an SA2000
The one he opens with is a Fernandes custom made by a guy with the last name of, wait for it, Fernandes. He worked for a guitar company that I can't recall the name of. He made it for Phil and presented it as a gift.
Fernando Villareal built it for him.
Tuning please? Drop D or DADGAD?
Isn’t that Freddie Fender to Phil’s right? 😂
bro them collars though.
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Jimi Hendrix said before his death, Phil Keaggy is the greatest guitarist in the world. Amen to a humble servant that preaches Jesus our Lord and Savior. But Hendrix the Voodoo Child chose Satan and death.
That’s just urban legend! Phil even said he’s never said that.It sounds great to brag on since I’m a Keaggy fan!! And as for Hendrix I hope and pray that he accepted Jesus as his Savior. God bless
You are correct. Hendrix never said that.
anything from "Underground" would have sounded better here because there was an actual band to play it instead of that annoying drum machine on the album.
So surprised to see the Word of Faith cult posting Keaggy.
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One of the greatest guitarists of all time...but kind of average on lyrics... I guess you can't be it all.
Aw come on "MAN" get real were you even hearing about what this song was or around when he did this concert tour .???