Published in the CR Mag 30

Friday 1st December 1995

Dana Russell - Beyond The Moon (re-issue)

STYLE: Pop
RATING

OUR PRODUCT CODE: 23247-20485
LABEL: Salt Incorporated Music 55002
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Back in CR26 we reviewed this set when briefly distributed by Nelson Word, gave it a nine square rating calling it "top grade funky pop gospel". Nothing has changed, it's still a thoroughly engaging set thanks to Dana's attractive soul-tinged voice, some brilliant songs which zing with spiritual truth (you might remember the rap "Gradual Decay" on an old Cross Rhythms Experience) plus there's a delicious celebration of 1 Corinthians "I Believe In Love" and the lilting "Say A Little Prayer". Make sure you catch up on Dana.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Darryl Wilson in Marietta, GA @ 16:57 on Apr 15 2011

Hi, Dana. How many years has it been? Wow. Can you believe that I have no music of yours...none...notta!!! How do you suppose I could fix that? Would love to have a copy of everything. Hope you're doing well. We'll catch up some day.
dw

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Posted by Jose in Tampa @ 14:07 on Aug 7 2009

We still play Dana's music at some of the worship sessions in the public school ministry we serve in, as well as all of our chidren have her music in their ipods, phone's etc...

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Posted by Pam Kitchen in Taylors (Blue Ridge), SC @ 17:33 on Jun 18 2009

Hey Dana. Been searching for your music. I grew up with you at Laurel BC (Pam Adams). I was mesmerized with your voice back then when we did our church musicals. God has truly blessed you with so much talent. It's hard to believe more than 30+ years have passed. Would love to hear music from you these days. Hear you periodically on WLFJ when you fill in. Hope you and your family are doing well.

God Bless you,

Pam

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Posted by Laura Oudin in Matthews, N.C. @ 22:34 on Jun 14 2009

Hi,

Dana I hope that things are going well for you and that Jesus is still helping you to make great music.

We met a long time ago at a Christain retreat that I was on with my church St. Francis UMC and you signed two cd's for you with very inspiring words on them.

Now when I look at them I smile because I remember what a good christain you are and a beauitful lady too, I also know now that you're little girl is not so little anymore either i met her at the same retreat all those years ago. Dana I'm not a stalker or anything like that I'm just a very big fan, I hope that you will make another cd that is recent because I would go out and buy it if you did.

Love in Christ Jesus My Sister,
Love,

Laura W. Oudin

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Posted by M. E. Cruz in Columbia, SC @ 14:58 on Sep 23 2008

It still has a great current sound. Have always loved it. Go Dana!

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Posted by Dana Russell in Greenville SC @ 22:37 on Feb 6 2008

Thanks for the great review. After all these years it's nice to know someone else enjoyed it!!

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Reply by Brandon Colbert in Chicago, IL @ 18:53 on Jun 2 2014

Dana, my name is Brandon and yearssss ago when I was about 14 or 15, I lived at the Alabam Sherrif's Boys Ranch and I called you to tell you just how much I enjoyed your album. I don't know if you remember because that was forever ago but I sure do.

Your music touched me and led me to Christ in a different way than what I was use to at that time.
I feel you are truly gifted.

I remember at the time you were pregant and about to have a baby or something of the effect. My prayers go out to you. "beyond the moon" and back! :P

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