Click here to purchase the limited edition 7" Vinyl Single of "Pass Me Not..." which includes an unreleased B-side acoustic worktape of a new song written by Michelle. This B-side will not be released in this format on any other project... only on this single. The singles are expected to be shipping in mid-March.
Order now and you will get an immediate download of Pass Me Not O Gentle Saviour (Single) - and the hidden B-side "On The Other Side" in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
We are so excited to finally be releasing something on VINYL. This is a very limited run single of "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" that includes, as a B-Side, an unreleased new acoustic worktape of a song written by Michelle called "On The Other Side." Though we will likely re-visit this song in a more fully recorded and produced way on some future project, we will never release this particular version in any other format.
This single is also available as a part of the Special Edition version of Spiritual Songs by The Wayside that comes with the full CD and a stack of song cards with photos and our stories with each song.
Order this single now and you will get an immediate download (including the B-side) in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire.
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edition of 500
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about
On this track we are backed up by our good friends, and one of our favorite new bands, The Farewell Drifters. It's a great old hymn by Fanny Crosby that we started messing with last year. Once it became a solid bluegrass arrangement we knew The Drifters were the right fit. Zach Bevil, their lead vocalist, joined us to lead worship at our church here in Nashville and when he added that high harmony we melted. The whole band, Clayton (guitar,) Joshua (mandolin,) Christian (violin,) and Dean (bass) are just impeccable on this track. Michelle channelled her inner Dolly, and we were off to the races.
Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.
Refrain:
Savior, Savior,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou are calling,
Do not pass me by.
Let me at a throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.
Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.
Thou the spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee,
Whom in Heav’n but Thee.
credits
from Pass Me Not 7" Vinyl Single (limited edition),
released January 1, 2010
Arranged by Michelle Thompson.
Lead Vocals: Michelle Thompson
Backing Vocals: John J. Thompson
Musical Accompaniment: The Farewell Drifters - Zach Bevil (vocals,) Joshua Britt (mandolin,) Clayton Britt (acoustic guitar,) Dean Marold (bass) and Christian Sedelmyer (fiddle.)
The Wayside is John and Michelle Thompson and the various friends and collaborators who have come alongside them over the past 32 years of rootsy music making. Originally from the Chicago area, they now call East Nashville home and they love it.
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