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The Singing Burke Family – By Faith I Believe

Beautiful debut album by The Singing Burke Family from Bypro, Kentucky.

The Singing Burke Family – Clinging To A Saving Hand


By Faith I Believe by The Singing Burke Family

Today, we are beset with fad religions, false prophets, fake gurus, and complicated religious doctrines that are confusing, and often, misleading. There are so many of these obstacles that a seeker of Truth may become bewildered and misled. He or she may even give up the search. The single, outstanding factor about The Singing Burke Family (other than their feel for their music) is the simplicity, consistency, and strength of their beliefs. There is no sense of bewilderment, no confusion. There is only a quiet determination to serve and share. William Burke told me, “The sole purpose of this album is for the edification of the people of God. Through the singing of this album, we hope someone will come to Christ.” The Singing Burke Family (William, Brenda, and Anthony) do not seem to be concerned with denominational differences, doctrines, or dogma. Instead, they are concerned with God… a full-time occupation.

The Singing Burke Family members have been ministering through music since 1965. Much of their effort, and their travel, has been centered in the Tri-State area of Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. William has been a minister of the gospel since 1967. Brenda must have been singing in the crib. Their son, Anthony, is seventeen and has been playing guitar for the group since 1971. The Burkes have three other sons, all younger. Someday, perhaps, we shall have a six-member Singing Burke Family.

This is the first album by The Singing Burke Family. I have a deep feeling that it will not be the last. Such energy and determination is difficult to contain. You will find this record to be honest and uncluttered with the commercialism that plagues much of our religious music today. If, after listening to The Singing Burke Family, you would like to contact them to have them sing in your church, you may reach them at this address and/or phone number.

THE SINGING BURKE FAMILY
Bypro, Kentucky 41612
(606) 452-2424

It has been my pleasure to record this album and to get to know the Burkes. Oh, by the way, William told me to be sure and mention that the three members of the Singing Burke Family are all Christians. By faith, I believe it. I think you will too.

Gary Slemp
Wise, Virginia
February 23, 1975

SIDE ONE

  1. HE PILOTS MY SHIP (2:35)
  2. THE LIGHTHOUSE (3:14)
  3. ONE DAY I WILL (2:37)
  4. CLINGING TO A SAVING HAND (3:04)
  5. ON THE WAY HOME (3:13)
  6. WHEN I WAKE UP

SIDE TWO

  1. BY FAITH I BELIEVE (2:59)
  2. JUST FOR A DAY (2:19)
  3. TWO COATS (3:11)
  4. JESUS, TAKE A HOLD (2:42)
  5. UPPER WINDOW (2:45)
  6. EASTERN GATE (2:45)

Produced by Gary Slemp
Recorded at GDS Productions; Box 651;
Wise, Virginia 24293
Photography by David Allio
Special thanks to Whitey

Personnel:

  • GUITAR: Anthony Burke
  • LEAD VOCAL: Brenda Burke
  • VOCAL HARMONIES: William Burke, Anthony Burke
  • BASS GUITAR: Jimmy Baird

THE SINGING BURKE FAMILY
BY FAITH I BELIEVE

GDS Productions
Box 651
Wise, Va.
24293
(703) 328-6604


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