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    Click "Buy Now" to order the physical CD and get a free, immediate download of the entire album! This "First Edition" CD version of Spiritual Songs by The Wayside will be packaged in a beautiful, full color Digipak case with more great photos by Allen Clark and more info on the songs.

    Additionally, a very limited "Special Edition Boxed Set" will be created for our most passionate fans, friends and supporters. The music is exactly the same as the standard edition, but ordering the Special Edition of the album will get you a hand-made boxed set that will include the full CD, a limited run 7" vinyl single of "Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior" with an un-released B-side work-tape of a song Michelle wrote since moving to Nashville (that may appear in a more fully produced form on a future recording.) You will never see this version of the song anywhere else. Also included in the box will be a stack of 12 photo cards (photos by Allen Clark) with essays about the songs, our history with them, and why we chose to record them on the back and a nifty, numbered, box.

    (Please click on the "Special Edition" link to the right to order.)

    We estimate the delivery date of the First Edition CDs to be around February 1, 2010. By pre-ordering now you are helping us get this ball rolling again, and helping us know how many CDs to print. Thanks!

    Also includes immediate download of the 11 track album in your choice of 320k mp3, FLAC, or just about any other format you could possibly desire. Choose the WAV, AIFF or FLAC versions for highest (CD) quality, but allow extra time for the download. If you only plan to listen on an MP3 player then the high quality MP3 version will be fine.

    You get the music now, and the full CD later. Thanks so much for supporting us!

    If you would rather order by mail please send a check or money order made out to Gyroscope Arts to:

    Gyroscope Arts
    PO Box 60401
    Nashville TN 37206

    We will email you a link to download the songs immediately if you request it with your payment.

    Standard First Edition CD: $12 (plus $1 s&h)
    Special Boxed Set with 7" Vinyl and Photos: $25

    Re-sellers / Promoters / Serious Gifters: Bulk orders may be made via email or snail mail. 10 CDs for $65 (shipping included) or 20+ for $5 each (free shipping.)
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about

This Kris Kristofferson song has been one of my favorites for years. When we were pulling songs together last year for our Cornerstone set our friend Sean suggested this one. Great idea Sean!

lyrics

Why me Lord, what have I ever done
To deserve even one
Of the pleasures I've known
Tell me Lord, what did I ever do
That was worth love from you
Or the kindness you've shown.

Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've needed you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hand.

Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way
I can try to repay
All I've taken from you
Maybe Lord, I can show someone else
What I've been through myself
On my way back to you.

Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it so
Help me Jesus I know what I am
Now that I know that I've need you so
Help me Jesus, my soul's in your hands.

credits

from Spiritual Songs, track released January 1, 2010
Copyright 1972, Kris Kristofferson EMI ENTERTAINMENT WORLD INC OBO RESACA MUSIC PUBLISHING CO

John Thompson; lead vocals, gut-string guitar, harmonica
Michelle Thompson; backing vocals
Kenny Hutson; dobro
Jake Bradley; upright bass

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The Wayside/Michelle Lynn Thompson Nashville

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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