Footprints in the Sand is a studio album by American Christian and country singer Cristy Lane. It was released in August 1983 via Liberty and LS Records. It contained ten tracks. The album was a collection of Christian recordings and was Lane's second album to consist entirely of this genre. The album also spawned two charting singles, including the title track.
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| Released | August 1983 | |||
| Recorded | April 1983 | |||
| Genre | Christian[1] | |||
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Background and content
editBefore transitioning into the Christian music market, Cristy Lane had a series of major country hits in the 1970s and 1980s. This included "Let Me Down Easy", "I Just Can't Stay Married to You" and the number one single "One Day at a Time". The latter recording was a Christian tune and its success prompted Lane to market herself more towards the genre.[2] She issued her first gospel record in 1981 and Footprints in the Sand would soon follow.[3] The album consisted of ten tracks of material. The title track was Lane's musical interpretation of the religious poem. It also included covers of other Christian tunes, such as "The Lord's Prayer". Original tracks were also included on the project, such as "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)". Footprints in the Sand was recorded in April 1983 in Nashville, Tennessee. The record was produced by Lobo, Lee Stoller (Lane's husband) and James Stroud.[4]
Release and chart performance
editFootprints in the Sand was released in August 1983 on Liberty and LS Records. It was Lane's tenth studio album in her music career. The album was originally offered as a vinyl LP and a cassette[4][5] It was later offered as a compact disc in 1986.[6] A compilation record with the same title was later released but had a different track listing with different recordings.[7] Following its original release, Footprints in the Sand peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It was Lane's final studio effort to chart on the Billboard survey.[1] Two singles were also spawned from the disc. The first single issued was "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)" in June 1983.[8] The song peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[9] The title track was released as the second single in September 1983.[10] The song peaked at number on the same Billboard chart and was among Lane's final charting singles.[9]
Track listing
editVinyl and cassette versions
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)" | Chuck Howard | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Where I Belong" |
| 2:35 |
| 3. | "Understanding Heart" |
| 3:28 |
| 4. | "Let's Write a Love Song" |
| 3:50 |
| 5. | "Miracle Maker" | Diana Willis | 2:54 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thank God and You for My Life" |
| 3:00 |
| 2. | "You're Healing My Heart" |
| 3:47 |
| 3. | "You Make It Feel Like Sunday Again" |
| 2:25 |
| 4. | "Footprints in the Sand" | Diana Willis | 3:00 |
| 5. | "The Lord's Prayer" | Albert Malotte | 3:24 |
Compact disc version
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)" | Howard | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Where I Belong" |
| 2:35 |
| 3. | "Understanding Heart" |
| 3:28 |
| 4. | "Let's Write a Love Song" |
| 3:50 |
| 5. | "Miracle Maker" | Willis | 2:25 |
| 6. | "Thank God and You for My Life" |
| 3:00 |
| 7. | "You're Healing My Heart" |
| 3:47 |
| 8. | "You Make It Feel Like Sunday Again" |
| 2:25 |
| 9. | "Footprints in the Sand" | Willis | 3:00 |
| 10. | "The Lord's Prayer" | Malotte | 2:22 |
Personnel
editAll credits are adapted from the liner notes of Footprints in the Sand.[4]
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Charts
edit| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[1] | 64 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Liberty Records | [4][5] |
| United States | 1986 | Compact disc | EMI | [6] |
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ a b c Whitburn, Joel (1997). Joel Whitburn's Top Country Albums: 1967-1997. Record Research Inc. ISBN 0898201241.
- ^ Manheim, James. "Cristy Lane: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- ^ Adams 2005, p. 1-2.
- ^ a b c d e f Lane, Cristy (August 1983). "Footprints in the Sand (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records/LS Records. LT-51148.
- ^ a b c d Lane, Cristy (August 1983). "Footprints in the Sand (Cassette Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records/LS Records. L4N-10306.
- ^ a b c Lane, Cristy (1986). "Footprints in the Sand (Cassette Liner Notes and Album Information)". Liberty Records/LS Records. CDP-7-48392-2.
- ^ "Footprints in the Sand: Cristy Lane: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Lane, Cristy (June 1983). "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time) / Now The Day Is Over (7" vinyl single)". Liberty Records. B-1501.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ Lane, Cristy (September 1983). "Footprints In The Sand / Miracle Maker". Liberty Records. B-1508.
Books
edit- Adams, Greg (January 26, 2005). "Cristy Lane: Greatest Country Hits (CD Biography)". Collector's Choice Music/EMI. 72435-63454-2-3.