Comments on: Cheesy 80’s Christian Music

By: T.J.

T.J. — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Ya, pretty much Rich Mullins was the best. You have pretty sweet taste in music, as it lines up well with mine.

By: wendy sue

wendy sue — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I too am a Rich Mullins fan. Other recently converted Rich Mullins fans we all know and love: Jenn B. and Liz D.

One of my all time favorites though is from the Pictures In The Sky album called Screen Door. Give it a listen - it will make you think AND smile. Matt - talk to me about seeing Rich do this song in concert - he had an interesting way of getting people to remember it. Could be a fun Rock special performance. :))

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Wendy - are you talking about the cups thing?

Unfortunately, Mullins stuff is too old to cover at the Rock :(, even at Stonebrook. When Ron Pool was with the other band they did a TON of Rich Mullins stuff… about 10 years ago.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I thought the title of the post was your invention, Matt, until I read the entry. Whew–I thought I was going to have to rebuke you.

I was in Ron’s band when we did the songs; I remember doing “Brother’s Keeper” and I think we tackled “Creed” once. I know we did some others, too, but I forget what they were.

I saw Rich at C.Y. He was very talented. I’d seen alter calls at Petra concerts, and generic performances by Michael W. (whom I like a lot), but Rich finished the concert by transferring the singing to the audience. Thus he was probably the first “modern” worship leader I ever saw.

By: wendy sue

wendy sue — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Yes - the cups thing - people still do that believe it or not.

I was around 10 years ago - it is true - lots of Rich Mullins. Only Ron wasn’t bare footed when he did it.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

If you were a teenager/ at your prime of musical fascination in the 80’s, then you wouldn’t consider 80’s Christian to be cheesy. Rather, you would have precious memories attached to it and all that that involves.

Note: this is Tim using Matt’s computer, and I have Never Picture Perfect as a vinyl album.

By: Clint

Clint — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Rich had some great tunes. My favorite is also Screen door. I was an 80’s teen (man I’m feeling old now). Christian music has changed drastically for the better but you have to start somewhere. Steve Taylor was one of my favorites. You might tease me about his music but look at the songs he has written for the Newsboys and other bands.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Wendy and Clint (Clint, welcome to my blog btw). I think Screen Door is a fun song, but for some reason, I don’t see why it’s everyone’s favorite Rich Mullin’s song. What am I missing? :)

By: Clint

Clint — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

Screen Door summed up the age old question of faith and work and had a catchy tune with a hint of sarcasm.
Another song from the 80’s I like still is Sheeps and Goats by Keith Green. Sarcasm at its finest (in a good sense).

By: wendy sue

wendy sue — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 +0000

I am a visual thinker - the word picture of “it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine” gives me a good visual to go along with “faith without works.”

It just sticks with me because it is completely ridiculous to put a screen door on a submarine and think the sub is useful for its intended purpose. Believers not wanting to step out in their faith and expecting to live up to their full potential is equally ridiculous. It is a good picture of how limiting God working through us looks.