"Reach Out To Jesus" By Billy James

It is in the field of Christian music that Ralph Carmichael has been most prolific. In particular, his experiments in pop-rock style in the 1960s and 1970s have brought him recognition as the "Father of Contemporary Christian Music".  He founded Light Records in order to widen the audience for the music of the Jesus People. He was subject to controversy from within the church, being called a heretic for his use of guitars in worship and his adaptations of Gospel songs to big band stylings. One of Carmichael's contemporary hymns, "Reach Out to Jesus", was recorded by Elvis Presley, on the singer's 1971 Grammy Award-winning album of sacred songs, He Touched Me. Listen to a clip of "Reach Out To Jesus" performed by Billy James, published by EMI Christian Music Group/ASCAP, produced by Craven Productions. Download the full song "Reach Out To Jesus" MP3  Visit Billy's Website fridaynightboogie.com