Track Listing
- He Pilots My Ship
- Lighthouse
- One Day I Will
- Clinging to a Saving Hand
- On The Way Home
- When I Wake Up
- By Faith I Believe
- Just For a Day
- Two Coats
- Jesus, Take a Hold
- Upper Window
- Eastern Gate
Original Write Up On Album Cover By Gary Slemp, Wise, VA – February 23, 1975
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 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.
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.
