Michael W. Smith - The Race Is On (Part 17 of 17 from 1985 concert)

[popcornkiller8]

amazing hair and great dance moves

[romeokid69]

Thank you so much for posting this. Michael and Amy were my first experiences in listening to Christian music. I love the fact that their songs deliver a message without ramming it down your throat. Their songs are uplifiting and inspirational. I am a Catholic and was raised to have respect and do right by others. This is great music that I still listen to right up to this very day. Whether you are Pentecostal, Baptist, Catholic, Jewish....it doesn't matter. The music WILL touch your soul.

[leafygreentree]

Wow!

[kitbin]

This was my very first concert ever and the first of 16 times that I saw Michael in concert. Love it!

[brownbagcomics]

Actually this was a joint concert with Kathy Trocolli and MWS, so you will see her back by Warren Ham (sax player) and Chris Rice (guitarist). Also, the guy by Amy Grant is Wayne Watson (I think). Basically this was a bunch of friends who all were represented or were friends with Blanton and Harrell (the managers and producers of MWS). This was kind of an All-Star gathering of CCM musicians in 1985, and while dated, shows talent and commitment to God!

[bigsmittyfan]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

[bigsmittyfan]

I LOVE THIS!

[funnymoney207]

This takes me back to the best teenage years of my life! Too bad this young generation missed it!

[pef1010]

Wow I remember an all night roller skating youth group activity where I first heard this song. (22 years ago).

[harleykman]

I see Michael W and Amy Grant.

Who are the other singers? Anybody famous?

[BUTLERNIXON]

I know for sure Gary Chapman. Sorry I don't know the rest.

[kitbin]

@BUTLERNIXON The guy wearing the long white coat is Wayne Kirkpatrick. He wrote the lyrics to most of Michael W. Smith's songs. If you know one of Michaels songs, the lyrics were probably written by Wayne (Place In This World, Secret Ambition, etc.). The guitar player in black and white (with the vest) is Chris Rodriguez. He played with Michael for a LONG time and also recorded his own albums. He's now a session musician and has worked with Amy Grant, Kenny Rogers, Wynona Judd, etc.

[MrJason37659]

@BUTLERNIXON the other gal is singer kathy tricolli.

[revgin]

love this song..haven't heard it in years