If the Father of Christian Rock, Larry Norman, had taken that advice (against hristian rock music) you would have had no CCM …and no U2 since Larry Norman inspired them in high school. Think about it!

If you have not heard Larry Norman’s song “Shot Down” then you should! The album it is from “In Another Land” (part of the famous Trilogy) has recently been released on cd to raise funds for Larry’s ongoing medical bills. http://www.larrynorman.com/

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SHOT DOWN – Larry Norman (“In Another Land”: 1975; Solid Rock Records)

i been shot down, talked about / some people scandalize my name / but here i am, talking ’bout Jesus just the same / i been knocked down, kicked around / but like a moth drawn to the flame / here i am, talking ’bout Jesus just the same

i’ve been rebuked for the things i’ve said / for the songs i’ve written and the life i’ve led / they say they don’t understand me but i’m not surprised / because you can’t see nothin’ when you close your eyes

they say i’m sinful, backslidden / that i have left to follow fame / but here i am, talking ’bout Jesus just the same

you wanna talk about my life, hey, listen to me / you’ve got your facts all backwards, one-two-three / and spreading rumors and gossip is a real bad game / the only name to spread is Jesus’ name

i been shot down, kicked around / but like a moth drawn to the flame / here i am, talking ’bout Jesus, brother / here I am talking ’bout Jesus, sister / here I am talking ’bout Jesus just the same

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