In My Father's House

Richie Furay

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
• Original Release Date: 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Calvary Chapel/Pamplin
• ASIN: B000001A3B
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #293,704 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Voice of Poco with a Message of Faith, January 20, 2000

By	Steve Vrana (Aurora, NE) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

While Richie Furay's Christian faith dominates this recording, it also demonstrates what made him the defining voice of Poco and a key element to his earlier work with Buffalo Springfield.

The years have only served to add depth and character to his vocals, and Furay still has a knack for writing catchy melodies.

"Wake Up My Soul" (my favorite track) would have fit perfectly on any Poco album with its banjo and steel guitar accompaniment--the latter provided by Poco alumnus Rusty Young.

Additional musicians on the album include New Grass Revival founder Sam Bush, fiddle and mandolin; Scott Sellen, banjo (and co-writer of all tracks with Richie, except "Send Me Lord" and "The Love I Now Posess," which he wrote himself); and Pete Wasner, piano and Hammond B-3 organ (the latter providing a "churchy" sound to the gospel-inspired "Give Thanks to the Lord," one of the album's standout tracks.)

Other stellar tracks are "Hallel," "In My Father's House," "Man of Many Sorrows," and "Send Me Lord." Overall, this is an excellent album. If you'd been anxiously waiting to hear Richie again since the Poco reunion in 1989, this album is Good News--both for Poco fans and Christian music fans alike. Recommended

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Poco Lives!, December 2, 1999

By	"phlange" (Grand Junction, CO) - See all my reviews

Having been a long time fan of Poco and Richie Furay's, I was thrilled to see that he had finally released a new solo album. Unlike many old-time rock-and-rollers, time has not been unkind to Furay's voice. God has blessed him with the ability to still hit those trade mark high notes, and the patented harmony blends are there just like in the 70's. The message of which he sings makes this disc all the better. I have had the privilege of visiting Richie's church and also hearing him perform in a small venue. I would love to hear him perform with a full band, doing material from In My Father's House as well as a few Poco tunes. His last effort (actually, the Poco reunion album, which was weak, considering Furay had only two lead vocals. I mean, wasn't it HIS voice that helped define their music) was just enough to whet my appetite for more. If you like the Springfield/Poco sound, this CD is for you. Not a bad cut on the disc . "Hallel", the opening song, blows you away with its tight, high lonesome, harmony."Wake Up My Soul" will awaken memories of Poco. It was a long wait, but well worth it! O.K. Richie! It is time to get back in the studio.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STILL POCO MUSIC, November 7, 2000

By	D. Richards "DENNIS" (BROOKLYN, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a great CD. Even though it has a religious theme, the music and his voice are pure Poco. So even if religious songs are not your thing, you'll still enjoy this CD, and while you'll listening check out the lyrics. They may just touch you like you've never been touched before. Thanks Richie for all the great music over the years.