Bible Album
The Bible Album was conducted and arranged by Martyn Ford (The Martyn Ford Orchestra) and recorded at Trident and Air Studios in London. Simon Phillips played the drums for some of the songs. Most of the songs were written and sung by members of the The Family International. Singers include Joan of Arc, Lawrence Pizzuto (aka Jonas), Simon Rugely (aka Simon Black), Jeremiah Singer, Micah Teddy Bear, Michael Listen, Demis Roussos (non-member), and Jeanne Manson.
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Contents
(Editor's Note: File sizes of the individual tracks range from 1.7 – 4.4 MB.)
The Bible Album – Volume I (Old Testament)
| Track | Biblical Event / Title or Character | Singer |
|---|---|---|
 Track 1 |
"The Greatest Story / Creation" | Micah |
| Track 2 |
"The Garden of Love / Adam and Eve" | Simon and Joan |
| Track 3 |
"Cain and Abel / Cain and Abel" | Jonas |
| Track 4 |
"Noah / The Flood" | Sam |
| Track 5 |
"Father of Faith / Abraham and I" | Simon |
| Track 6 |
"They've Got to Be Free / Exodus" | Jonas and Jeremiah |
| Track 7 |
"The Commandments / Laws of Moses" | Sam |
| Track 8 |
"Beyond the Years / 40 years in the Wilderness" | Jeane Manson |
| Track 9 |
"The Land Across the River / The Promised Land" | All |
| Track 10 |
"Love Will Grow / Ruth" | Joan |
| Track 11 |
"Perfect Man / Job" | Kirk |
| Track 12 |
"Shepherd Boy / David" | Joan, Micah, and Jonas |
| Track 13 |
"I Will Not Fear / David" | Simon |
| Track 14 |
"All is Vanity / Solomon" | Demis Roussos |
| Track 15 |
"Prophet of Doom / Jeremiah" | Jeremiah |
| Track 16 |
"Opening the Book / Daniel" | Kirk, Micah, and Michael |
| Track 17 |
"Build it Again / Return from Captivity" | John |
| Track 18 |
"I Can Hardly Wait for the Day / Isaiah" | Micah |
The Bible Album – Volume II (New Testament)
| Track | Biblical Event / Title or Character | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| Track 1 |
"There is Born a Child / Birth of Jesus" | Jeane Manson |
| Track 2 |
"Change Your Ways / John the Baptist" | Jeremiah |
| Track 3 |
"Come and Follow Me / Calling the Disciples" | Jonas |
| Track 4 |
"Words From the Mountain / Sermon on the Mount" | Micah and Jonas |
| Track 5 |
"Born Again / Jesus and Nicodemus" | Jonas and Simon |
| Track 6 |
"Law of Love / St John Chapter VIII" | Simon |
| Track 7 |
"I Hope You Know / Cleansing the Temple" | Jonas |
| Track 8 |
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled / Last Supper" | Jonas |
| Track 9 |
"What Did He Do to You? Betrayal and Trial" | Micah |
| Track 10 |
"Thy Will Be Done / In the Garden of Gethsemane" | Jonas |
| Track 11 |
"It is Finished / Crucifixion" | Kirk |
| Track 12 |
"He is Risen / Resurrection / Tell the Whole World / Great Commission" | Sam, Joan, and Jonas (All) |
Credits and Information
Manufactured and marketed by: Polydor Incorporated, 810 Seventh Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Distributed by: Polygram Distribution Incorporated.
Album title: The Bible, A Rock Testament
Album registration number: PD-2-9301
By: Family of Love
Arranged and produced by: Paul Buckmaster, Martyn Ford, Nick Harrison
Recorded by: Martyn Ford Orchestra
Leaders: Richard Studt and Gavyn Wright
Executive Producer: Andre Djaoul
Publisher: Melodieu Music B.V.
Music & Lyrics are credited as: Fogarty-Fogarty, Pizzuto-Rugely, Martin-Mc Clelland, Fridley-Mc Clelland, etc. (others include: Jonas, Sam, Joan, Micah, and Kirk)
Inside cover pictures: Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Demis Roussos, Jean Manson, Simon, Joan, Jeremiah, Paul Buckmaster, Andre Djaoui, and Martyn Ford.
Musicians:
- Ray Russel: Acoustic and electric guitar.
- Hugh Burns: Acoustic and electric guitar.
- Ann Odell: Grand piano, clavinet.
- Tony Hymas: Grand piano, clavinet, rhodesfender and hammond organ.
- Scott McClurg: Grand piano.
- Paul Buckmaster: Synthesizer.
- Francis Monkman: Synthesizer.
- Paul Westwood: Bass guitar.
- Doni Harvey: Bass guitar.
- Dave Marquee: Bass guitar.
- Alan Jones: Bass guitar.
- Simon Phillips: Drums.
- Farry de Souza: Drums.
- Brother James: Congas.
- Ray Cooper: Congas, tambourines.
- Moris Pert: Tambourines, tympani, shakers, cabaza, zulu bells, cowbells, tubular bells, bell tree, vibraphone, crotales, windchimes.
- Graham Prescett: Solo Violin.
- John Marson: Harp.
Colour illustrations: Andrzej Malinowski
Libretto illustrations: George Misrany, Etiene Morel Eman
