Search - Don Francisco :: He's Alive

Acoustic Best Of

Mark Baker | Santa Clarita, CA United States | 01/09/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With most of his music out of print and very little ever released on CD, Don Francisco decided to do something about it. He went into his own studio and re-recorded some of his best songs himself. The production here is simple; much like it is at his concerts. But the songs are still wonderful.The focus here in on Jesus' earthly ministry and what he's done for us. As always, God's love comes through in all his songs. Many of his most famous ballads are here, including "Adam, Where Are You?," "Gotta Tell Somebody," "Willing to Heal," "He's Alive," "Come and Follow," and the complete "Too Small a Price." He also includes some of my favorite songs about God's love: "I Don't Care Where You've Been Sleeping," "I'll Never Let Go of Your Hand," and "I Have Chosen You." Only two songs really deal with our response: "Jesus is Lord of the Way I Feel" discusses faith and "Brother of the Son" is a prayer to be more like Jesus. Written the day after Don became a Christian, it's still a challenging song and a personal favorite. In fact, the only song I don't love is "As it Was/So it Shall Be." That song's just never connected with me.Long time fans of Don's music will be glad to know that it really doesn't sound that different from the records and tapes they're used to hearing. Yet at the same time, it doesn't sound like dated 70's music. And it's great to finally have these songs on CD.Any fan of Don Francisco will be delighted with this collection of truly classic songs on CD. And any person looking for encouragement will find it in spades here. One of my favorites and it's sure to be one of yours as well."

Master Storyteller-Singer

Peppergal | Pennsylvania | 03/16/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Don's songs are more like stories than typical songs. His style is unique and his voice has a soothing folksy sound. I'm anxious for his "High Praise" album to be put on CD...Don PLEASE! I have it on cassette but it's in poor quality. His albums are wonderful to have and will appeal even to "anti contemporary" Christian music listeners -- except those who think guitars are "instruments of the devil" ;-)"

Great Story Songs

S. Peek | Rocky Mountains, USA | 10/27/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Don Francisco is a master of the story song. He has a light acoustic based sound that fits well with his lyrics. He presents a solid Christian message in his music.



This collection features some really good ones. Among the best here are the following: He's Alive, Adam, Where Are You, and I Don't Care Where You've Been Sleeping.



This CD is a really good one for any fan of Contemporary Christian music."