The first Christian Cd I ever owned and the CD that literally made me want to be in the Christian music business as a young Christian and DJ in my hometown in Charlotte, NC. One of my all time faves!

Track Listing

1. Go West Young Man - Mark Douthit, , Dann Huff, Mike Lawler, Paul Leim, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillion, Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
2. Love Crusade - Mark Douthit, Barry Green, Haynes, Dann Huff, Paul Leim, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillion, Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
3. Place in This World - Mark Douthit, Barry Green, Mike Haynes, Dann Huff, Mike Lawler, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillion, , , Michael W. Smith
4. For You - Mark Douthit, Freddie Green, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillan, Jerry McPherson, William Owsley III, Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
5. How Long Will Be Too Long - Vince Ebo, Vicki Hampton, Mike Lawler, Paul Leim, Terry McMillan, Jerry McPherson, , Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
6. Seed to Sow - Mike Haynes, Dann Huff, Mike Lawler, Bryan Lenox, Sam Levine, Chris McDonald, Terry McMillion, , Michael W. Smith
7. Cross My Heart - Chris Eaton, Chris Harris, Mike Lawler, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillan, Jerry McPherson, Matt Pierson, , Michael W. Smith
8. Emily - Dann Huff, Paul Leim, Bryan Lenox, Terry McMillan, Nashville String Machine, Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
9. Agnus Dei - Dann Huff, Mike Lawler, Bryan Lenox, Jerry McPherson, Nashville String Machine, Tommy Sims, , Michael W. Smith
10. 1990 - Chris Harris, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Mike Lawler, Bryan Lenox, Chris Rodriguez, , Michael W. Smith

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54557 in Music
• Released on: 1993-03-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.com essential recording
Outside of Michael W. Smith's masterpiece, Live the Life, only 1990's Go West Young Man has brought him his deserved commercial success. "Place in This World" was one of the year's top recordings and reached No. 5 on the pop charts, yielding Smitty's first crossover hit. More importantly, it was one of the few contemporary Christian music songs to reach such heights in the secular market. Smitty shows signs of diversity with the gospel-tinged "How Long Will Be Too Long" and the beautiful balladry in "Cross My Heart." "Seed to Sow" showcases an anthemic hook that's hard to ignore. Throughout the release, Smith enhances his signature keyboard sound with horns, choral groups, and hot guitar licks. Once again, he sets the standard for others to follow. --Michael Lyttle

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Customer Reviews

A melodic Christian pop album
I honestly haven't read what others have written about this CD yet. But I'd have to say that this is definitely Michael W Smith's best album. I have his greatest hits, but I don't feel that the songs for that CD were especially well selected. This album reveals all of Smith's talents; his ability to create contemporary pop with a message ("Place in This World," "Seed to Sow," "For You"); his ability to make stirring pop gospel ("How Long Will Be Too Long," "Agnus Dei") and his ability to extend his musical reach into hip hop (the sometimes silly "Love Crusade"). Wait on the greatest hits album and buy this first.

A great record, even for a non-christian.
I must admit, I was a bit skeptical about Michael Smith when I first heard of him. I'm not really into "God-Rock", but this artist doesn't get weighed down by any titles. "Place in This World" is one of the most inspirational songs I have ever heard."For You" isn't far behind... All I can say, is give it a try...you just might get blown away!

I grew up with this, and I LOVE it!!!
First of all, this album is obviously an early 90s album, that however doesn't make it bad, just remember where music was coming out of the 80s with a love of all things synthesized, and enjoy the album for what it is. And what it is, is an amazing group of great pop tunes, some of these songs are my favorites by michael, "for you" unbelievable and so much fun, a great album you won't be dissapointed