The Inspirational Best

The Inspirational Best

1978, Word (UK) Ltd TWE 6002

The Glasgow Phoenix Choir has from its formation in 1951, steadily developed to become one of the very great ‘European Choirs’ in the particular type of expressive singing for which the group is so deservedly known. The lilt and music of the Scottish phrase, flowing, communicative and naturally structured, hold the secret of the success of the Phoenix, in connecting the listener to the true heart and identity of the music performed. Perhaps this ability to sincerely sing from the heart as a community, yet still be individual and vital in approach, is the human native quality in which the singers successfully carry the image of Scotland far beyond its shores. At any rate, wherever the ‘Phoenix’ sings, they make friends and build the links of identity with friends, unfolding the true function of music in our society. The Choir has a very large support in America and Germany as well as in the United Kingdom, built up from concert tours in these countries over the past twenty years and supported now by records and tapes. As the title indicates this new release gives you a collection of the highlights, through which this support was accomplished.

Tracks

  1. O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
  2. O Perfect Love
  3. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
  4. Were You There
  5. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
  6. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
  7. Abide With Me
  8. Onward Christian Soldiers
  9. O What Can Little Hands Do?
  10. The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended
  11. The Lord’s My Shepherd
  12. O For a Closer Walk With God
  13. Worship the Lord
  14. O Send Thy Light Forth
  15. O Light of Life
  16. Ye Gates Lift Up Your Heads
  17. I To the Hills Will Lift Mine Eyes
  18. All People that on Earth do Dwell
  19. O God of Bethel
  20. Glory Be to God