JIM ROBERTS : FAITH UNLOCKS THE DOOR

JIM ROBERTS

FAITH UNLOCKS THE DOOR

Sacred
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LP-3040

FAITH UNLOCKS THE DOOR
JIM ROBERTS / AND THE MELLOWMEN
ARRANGED AND DIRECTED BY KURT KAISER


This inspiring collection of hymns marks the recording debut of Jim Roberts, well-known television tenor. Backed by The Mellowmen quartet and orchestra directed by Kurt Kaiser, he sings a dozen sacred songs. Some of these are old favorites and some are excellent new tunes by modern composers.

Several years ago Jim sang the title song, FAITH UNLOCKS THE DOOR, on the Lawrence Welk Television Program. It was natural that this happened because of Jim's early upbringing by Methodist parents in Kentucky. The hymns and gospel songs that had come to mean so much during his "growing up years" continued to be a part of his adult life.

As a result of the impact of Jim's singing FAITH UNLOCKS THE DOOR, Mr. Welk started including more and more hymns in his program. Like a swelling tide, the demand for an album of Jim Roberts singing these same hymns has brought requests from people all over America. Many of the songs included in this album are those that have been most enthusiastically applauded by a mltitude of viewers.

Jim Roberts was born in Madisonville, Kentucky. He is the youngest of eight children. During World War II, Jim served his country in the Army Air Force, and it was there that he began his singing career. Following his discharge he began studying at the Herbert Walls Conservatory of Music. From there he sang in civic light opera in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He joined Lawrence Welk in 1954, and has become one of the most popular artists on the Welk program.

Jim's church background is constantly evident, and was instrumental in his choosing sacred songs to sing on television and for this album. He is a devoted husband and father of two sons. The Jim Roberts make their home in Los Angeles.


SIDE 1

1. Faith Unlocks The Door (Scott-Sande) 2:25
2. Beyond the Sunset (Brock) 2:15
3. My Friend and I (Carmichael) 2:44
4. Peace in the Valley (Dorsey) 2:38
5. Blessed Assurance (Crosby-Knapp) 2:30
6. Whispering HOpe (Hawthorne) 2:37


SIDE 2

1. It Is No Secret (3:19)
2. Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Trad.) 2:55
3. Somebody Bigger Than You and I (Lange-Burke) 3:39
4. In the Garden (Miles) 3:29
5. I Asked the Lord 9Lange-Duncan) 3:41
6. Old Rugged Cross (Bennard) 2:41


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