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Reviewed by Tony Cummings
Karen Leigh isn't a her, but a them. Karen Leigh are a duo from Mobile, Alabama. Their sound is the kind of hook-laden pop gospel which have instantly attracted American Christian radio airplay. 'Karen Leigh' is full of finger snapping rhythms and, as on the ballad "No More Words" (co-written by DC Talk's Toby McKeehan) complete with a Larry Adler-style harmonica, a convincing intimacy. With lyrics guaranteed to edify the saints and an impeccable production from Chris Harris this is undoubtedly one of the classiest debuts of 1995.
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Posted by Don in state of Delaware @ 14:32 on May 12 2011
I have this one and only cd by this wonderful duo; both of
whom were part of group Truth the year prior.
They sang with trio lead on Truth's radio hit "Givin it up
for YOU" in 1994. I had heard ccm radio play the song "Save
it for a Rainy Day", great song! It has hit written all over
it! The song also includes 2 bgv's associated with top ccm
artist Amy Grant; Chris Rodriguez & Vicki Hampton: written
by Grant Cunningham and top ccm recording artist Michelle
Tumes. I love the song "But I Do"; great vocals are heard;
a favorite! Well known songwriter for ccm songs Geoff
Thurman co-wrote "Call My Name"
as you may familiar with his 6 minute masterpiece for Amy
Grant; the 1984 "JEHOVAH". "No More Words" begins with
wondrous harmonica, love this song; it was co-written by DC
Talk's Toby. This song is destined to be a ccm classic; the
duo did a most
beautiful recording. It would have been nice to hear more
recordings by this duo. GOD Bless! - Don
I have this one and only cd by this wonderful duo; both of whom were part of group Truth the year prior.
They sang with trio lead on Truth's radio hit "Givin it up for YOU" in 1994. I had heard ccm radio play the song "Save it for a Rainy Day", great song! It has hit written all over it! The song also includes 2 bgv's associated with top ccm artist Amy Grant; Chris Rodriguez & Vicki Hampton: written by Grant Cunningham and top ccm recording artist Michelle Tumes. I love the song "But I Do"; great vocals are heard; a favorite! Well known songwriter for ccm songs Geoff Thurman co-wrote "Call My Name"
as you may familiar with his 6 minute masterpiece for Amy Grant; the 1984 "JEHOVAH". "No More Words" begins with wondrous harmonica, love this song; it was co-written by DC Talk's Toby. This song is destined to be a ccm classic; the duo did a most
beautiful recording. It would have been nice to hear more recordings by this duo. GOD Bless! - Don