Roby Duke / Come Let Us Reason

Roby Duke, one of the best CCM singers in 1980's, was born in Mississippi on December 6, 1956. Roby moved to Nashville for seeking the possibility as professional singer / songwriter around 1976, but not successful. In 1978, Roby moved to Los Angeles for another possibility, and as the result he could get a deal with Songbird, MCA Christian division. Thus, his first album "Not The Same" was released in 1982. However, due to the close of business of Songbird label (MCA), Roby had to find out other label in spite of a little success of his first album. The new label was Good News Records, established by Freddy Piro, known as the producer of Ambrosia and distributed by Word/Epic, which released Roby's followed 4 albums "Come Let Us The Reason" (1984), "Blue Eyed Soul" (1986), "Down To Business" (1989) and "Bridge Divine" (1994). "Come Let Us The Reason" is of the highest quality, not less than "Not The Same". Personally, I believe "Come Let Us The Reason" is much better ! When you listen to Dann Huff's exciting guitar performance and Richard Page & Steve George's backing up vocals, you will agree with me.
Whilst Good News Records released following three albums on CD, thus was only released on vinyl. Hence, "Come Let Us The Reason" was one of the sought-after reissued albums on CD and would like to send my sincere gratitude to Toshi Nakada, Cool Sound Inc again now in 2021.

Release: 1984
Label: Good News Records, USA (GNR-8118)

First Reissued CD Release: 10 September, 2000 (Cool Sound, Inc. Japan, COOL-054)

Tracks
1. Come Let Us Reason
2. All Lost
3. I'm Persuaded
4. Watching For You
5. Fight The Fight
6. Win Or Lose
7. Here I Am
8. Closer To You
9. Lay It Down
10. There Is Just One Way

Producer: Win Kutz

Roby Duke: Vocals, Keyboards

- Musicians -
Drums: Bob Wilson
Keyboards: Harlan Rogers, John Schreiner, Larry Williams
Guitar: Dann Huff, Wayne Brasel
Bass: Nathan East, John Patitucci
Sax: Larry Williams
Percussion: Alex MacDougall
Background Vocals: Richard Page, Steve George, Kelly Willard


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