As someone who grew up listening to Aaron Smith in the 77's, it's really cool to listen to him talk about the Detroit years.

Minute 30 or so. Really grabbed me. I am no longer a believer. But I love his music so much. Along with Gene Eugene and Adam Again. They were un-afraid to address the darker issues within Christianity itself. I currently don’t think any human has figured out the life after death thing. And I am certain the Abrahamic religions have it just plain wrong. But if you seek goodness you will find it, if you seek purpose you will find it, if you seek truth you will find it. All the Bible gives you is judgement.

when the Perfect comes. prophecies, they will pass away; tongues, they will cease; knowledge, it will pass away. 1 Corinthians 13 (2thepoint) . For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever. Hebrews 7.

a prophet

What an amazing song, meaningful lyrics. Love The Call❤

The mystery of this wonderous UNIverse is wrapped in silence... Hammock's music is a soundtrack for this wonder and a medicine to transcend one's emotions. Thank you dear Marc & John for sharing this wonderful conversation🙏💜💯

More Undercover!

“To me John it’s just Huge.” This was for me was like Buechner finding Dudley’s blue thread in his study.

Wow! Haven't heard some of these classics in over 40 years. Pantano Salisbury is a class.act! Great grooves with God honoring content!

P R O M O S M

MICHAEL BEEN!! The Call was right up there with the Greatest bands from the eighties on! I can only believe that GOD in His SOVEREIGNTY, Caused or Allowed, the lack of success that they had. I am a fan (and former musician/songwriter) BUT most of their albums are "uneven" to my ears . Having said that, their albums and BEEN 'S solo album ALL have some INCREDIBLE songs on them. How could "EVERYWHERE I GO", I STILL BELIEVE" , LET THE DAY BEGIN", "YOU RUN", etc. Not have been Huge hits??? Bad record label promotion?? I don't know. It's sad...GOD BLESS YOU! 🙏

Oh no, I'll definitely be able to make it to the end in one sitting, trust me.

Bill Mallonee is truly one of the greatest American songwriters alive. VoL was an amazing band. I wish they’d get back together.

This is the most intelligent and enlightening podcast i've run across. God bless you.

77s broke the mold and soared into the stratosphere. Those who took notice were blessed indeed

Thanks for this..from ramsgate musick project

Bring us an album

Here's to you, Michael Been and The Call! In 1986 I was skating one Sunday afternoon in L.A. with my radio headphones on, and the DJ mentioned The Call, saying they had opened for Simple Minds the night before. Then, he played "I Still Believe," and I was moved and impressed. I worked in a graphic design studio, and the owner also owned "The Palace" in Hollywood. The next day at work I told Denny, "You should book this band at The Palace. They're impressive." So, Denny did book them, and soon after they played The Palace which was full with about 1,200 people there. They performed a great show. After every song, there was much applause, and after each song and applause, Michael said, "Thank you very much. We appreciate it." He was a real and sincere person. They were just great as they performed all the songs on their recently-released album "Reconciled.". That band never received the full recognition they deserved.

You guys sound amazing! That is just as good as 1987 LIVE

This is open, heartfelt and healing.

Why can’t we get those ones that were never recorded also?? Have his family do them- or something?

There will never ever be another Rich Mullins! I have tried to buy every single one of his albums- but only a few are available anymore. Sad! I wish that they would be available again!✝️✝️🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇

Great 45 disco mix. Loved it!

Very superb program!!!Thanks for sharing this treasure for the soul!! God bless!!!

Man, This is an awesome podcast!

"His music is sort of like a chapel on Spotify." Love this! Lol!

Hi! Greetings from Brazil. Thankyou for sharing this. I've been listening these guys for so long and it is really nice to hear Marc talking so open, about life and stuff. It seems like his heart is as sweet and good as his music.

I've never heard an artist with more to say and who is more of a delight to listen to speak than Amy Grant.

Such great music from those 2

Fantastic interview! Even the chat afterwards kept my attention, even though I had no intention of listening all the way thru (no offence lol). My observation, as an Amy fan, is that while she is known mostly for her light, upbeat material (Baby baby, Every heartbeat, Takes a little time, etc) those of us that feel especially connected to her are strongly drawn to those songs that have a certain melancholy...darkness, even. I'm thinking songs like: How can we see that far Faithless heart What about the love Breath of Heaven You're not alone The feeling I had Cry a river And then there are the super-nostalgic tunes, like If these walls could speak, Stay for awhile and Oh how the years go by. Honourable mentions to Out in the open, All right, Say once more (the entire Lead me on LP, really, lol). The thing all of these songs have in common is the incredible vulnerability. I also feel compelled to add that, as a gay Amy fan, I always had this feeling that she would never judge or look down upon someone like myself, even though I knew that to openly and explicitly voice any support for the gay community would have been somewhat problematic. Regardless, the way she spoke about creating a "welcome table," well, she achieved that, because if Amy exudes anything, it is a non judgemental air of openness. Having said all that, hearing her acknowledge her gay fanbase is a wonderful thing. P.S. Lead Me On is a fantastic stoner record 😜 And all the stoner friends I had in my youth would agree 🤣🤣🤣

Amy has been a source of wisdom my entire life. The idea that we have 2 jobs and a prayer and how our opinions don't have any place in our job description... Smacked me right across my stagnate face... Wow!!!

YES, Trevor Rabin....I'm all ears

Finding TrueTunes made my day - love this conversation. Marc Byrd is a genius. Hammock's music connects with me on a really deep level and I wish we have much more of it out there

I searched ebay for this cd. $99 free shipping and the other $149 free shipping... holy smokes..🤷‍♂️

This album is the start of something big!! More please!!!