FIRST TIME HEARING PETRA - "PRAYER" *REACTION*

[@DevinGibson]

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[@WilliamWard-rc6ro]

John Schlitz from Petra, back in 70s was in a rock group, called Head East

[@gzsfreak]

Hey @DevinGibson . I know this first listen is two years old, but I just now ran across it. I’ve been listening to you for several years, so I cannot figure out why I just came up on this. Petra is my all-time favorite band. I also love Journey, but you said something that made me laugh. You said these guys, as far as singing, is no Journey. I would actually submit that he is a better singer than Steve Perry. He can actually still sing. He’s got multiple solo albums. He is also one of the two lead vocalists for the Jay Sekulow band. I’m not sure if you have heard of the ACLJ or not, but if not, it is a constitutional law organization. They defend people whose constitutional rights have been broken. They have also represented Donald Trump. John Schitt, who is the lead singer of Petra, was the singer of a band called Head East. They were very popular right around the late 70s. John has an amazing testimony on how he came to Christ. Anyway, he is also the lead vocalist in a group called the union of centers and Saints. If prayer is the only song that you have ever listened to from him, you’ve got to check out some more of his stuff. His voice will blow you away. Listen to his song called faith and freedom. It’s on his solo album called the greater cause. Anyway, I will cut my book short right here. Lol by the way. Thank you for all your content. I absolutely love it.

[@TexasHoosier3118]

I grew up with Petra and so many others in that generation - late 80's early 90's. This music decades later still moves me to tears.

[@ZacharyHankins]

I was raised on Petra. I'm 27 now. I believe Prayer is up there as one of the best Christian songs written. You mentioned Journey a lot. Their first lead singer was actually offered a contract to be Journey's lead singer.

[@im_ur_huckleberry8998]

Petra is the first Christian rock band I ever listened to!! They have a lot of hits

[@bkurtz8770]

I liked stryper

[@im_ur_huckleberry8998]

@@bkurtz8770 I don’t know why but I never checked them out. It was always Petra and white cross for me

[@Musicyo111]

Petra, Stryper, White Heart, Rez Band, Daniel Band... The list goes on. I was only born in '97 but thanks to my amazing parents I've been able to enjoy all of these through the years! Petra is definitely one of my favourites... I love me some John Schlitt vocals.

[@John-rw2zf]

I have listened to every song ever produced by PETRA. I still do listen to their music. I can't speak to the audio quality of the source you are listening to. However, I do know that PETRA was always of the opinion that the lyrics of their songs should always be easily heard and understood in association with the instrumental parts even when performing Rock and Roll. It was very important to them to always get the Gospel message out and make sure people could completely understand the lyrics. As you well know, many rock groups totally drown out their vocals with high volume instrumentals. Not so with PETRA. You will always be able to understand the lyrics in their songs. God Bless PETRA. May their music live on forever.

[@nathanastruthers]

Petra is a great band. You should listen to their song, “Beyond Belief”. The guitar is fire.

[@Erika-Raf]

Came across this other channel of yours. I am in my 40's, my sister introduced me to Petra in the early 90's, went to the Beyond Belief concert (in FL) that was an experience I will never forget! And the music evangelized me. I have been a fan for years. I Love rock and had no idea back then that Christian and rock music could even co-exist lol. But yes, I don't think any other Christian band has walked away from what they have accomplished. Their lyrics so not mince any words in Biblical truth.

[@DebbieKaradeema]

I saw Petra in 1981. I have been a huge fan ever since. I have almost all of the records & cds.

[@rumbledoll3173]

Still listen to Petra today, 2024!!!

[@tammyosier134]

Me too!!!!

[@tammyosier134]

They will be playing at a local church here in September. Definitely called to music. Such an impact on two generations, and hopefully the current one.

[@dpwellman]

I really love the Elefante era (1986-1992) of Petra. John (and Dino) have a distinctive style that meshes well with Bob Hartman's song writing.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

I remember hearing their song "Lord, I Lift Your Name On High" many, many years ago. It's always been a favorite of mine. Good to see you reacting to Petra.

[@kimtalley4496]

Check out they're song Beyond Belief. It's fire. I love the whole album.

[@mglitz9288]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!, THANKS FOR POSTING IT, PRAYERS TO YOU

[@chadwpalm]

Petra helped me through my teenage years. Beyond Belief is easily their best album.

[@scottegerstrom7761]

Petra is an incredible band pioneers of Christian rock music in the 70s to 2000s. 2 Great lead singers and always great lyrics and Bob is an amazing guitar player. Please check out more of thier songs from tg e different time frames I recommend beyond belief, hit you where you live, grave robber, take me in, Jekyll and hyde, coloring song, and rose colored stain glass windows. Other great bands to check out are rez band, holy soldier, X-Sinner and white cross

[@tammyrenee64]

First time I have ever heard this band, love it🙏✌️reminds me of my 70s music which I absolutely love

[@MrFrankqu58]

Agreed! I was a teenager during the Seventies!

[@frozenyetihead]

The sweetness of Christian music is not the music it is the message

[@selinaargento5235]

I had the pleasure of working with Petra and Whiteheart in 1996

[@animalou812]

Petra was a very first concert I ever went to in the late 80s

[@jeffhall2411]

Beat the system tour here! great time to be alive the 80s

[@animalou812]

@@jeffhall2411 my neighbor took me and my brother. We were just getting into motley crue and twisted sister. She took us to show us there is different rock music to listen to.

[@zimbogal9502]

1st concert we went to. Petra came to Zimbabwe.

[@JCBrown-dz9cb]

Petra had a concert at my church. i had to work so i told my husband to buy me something he brought me a tape. I listen to it album Beyond Belief and been loving them ever since

[@shansmith826]

God Bless you brother in Christ for uploading this video. God works in miraculous ways. Amen!!!

[@graysonbr]

John Schlitt, the lead singer here, used to be with Head East in the 1970s. He is like 72 and still has an amazing vocal range.

[@ultamagapatriot4life201]

I actually seen them in concert years ago 🙏🏻

[@PezReviews]

Petra is legit. Here are two that are a must “For Annie” (VERY DEEP) and “It Is Finished” (You will get chills). I would go It Is Finished first. More of a power rock vibe then For Annie a softer rock but the message. Man it will change you. Stay strong and love the lord man!!! I am thankful for your videos because in a world where hate and crisis is on everyone’s lips you aren’t afraid to speak love and compassion sprinkled in with hard facts.

[@jeffhall2411]

Ahh, i remember for Annie! great song

[@serrsham32]

The Lead singer even says this song hits his heart ever time he sings it

[@lesliebates22]

I saw petra live at six flags in st louis mo when i was in high school. I listened to this band, Mylon Lefevre, and Styper alot in high-school . Im thankful for your reactions because of your positivity and willingness to share. HAPPY THANKSGIVING ☺ p.s. i listened to petra allday yesterday. I needed this. Thankyou

[@jesusfreake14]

We are going to see them in concert tonight :)

[@kevinanderson9864]

In 86-87 I was a freshman in high school when I first heard of Petra, and they have been and will always be my favorite band.

[@zimbogal9502]

Same here, my favourite band. I love the way Bob Hartman drew from scripture for all his songs. A wonderful way to embed God's word into our hearts and souls.

[@kevinanderson9864]

@zimbogal9502 absolutely.

[@jerrybourland3346]

5he lead singer, John Schlitt, was the lead singer for the rock band Head East.

[@Iluvantir]

"All the King's Horses", "Creed", "Grave Robber", "Adonai"... the list goes on and on. This one is lovely, but there are others that will blow your socks off.

[@r.hunter5018]

Grave Robber for sure!!

[@jamesrdavis4642]

Devin, I am thankful for you, DEVIN GIBSON Ministry because you stand with DYNAMIC FAITH with BOLDNESS not afraid to be cancelled not ashamed to share your faith in JESUS CHRIST on each and every song. God is glorified by your Voice and Ministry Outreach, you reach everyone with your comments even if they don't know Christ and have never wanted to know Christ, you Plant that SEED of FAITH in their lives and open the door for the HOLY SPIRIT to begin working in their lives whether they know it or not. So on that day, when they are in the pit of despair and don't know who to turn to, they will remember your words and turn to JESUS CHRIST in Prayer. I am also thankful for GIBBY GANG, giving us a chance to learn about new music we have never heard, a community of like minded music lovers, especially Classic Rock, Metal, Country, and Christian Rock. I especially enjoy watching you react to songs, your energy is infectious and brightens up my day as you GIBBY GANG Let's Dive All the Way In and Stand Up with Your Boy and put on the Banger Shades Noggin Thumpers and get it Litty Infinity Gibbies! Let's Get it Poppin! Then you do what we all want to do, head bang, air guitar, and air drums, and cheer on the song. Your reactions are Point On every time! Thank you so much for taking the time to correspond with us and help us share music and messages that mean so much to our lives. Praise God for you and your Family, may you continue to be Blessed and Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Gibby Gang!

[@markcall1982]

OMG love this song. So the CD version is super clear. I remember seeing this song live in 89. front row. wuuuutttt. but seeing this song live after hearing it on cassette it was incredible. John Schlitt does vocals and he started out in a band called Head East. He still performs and is a great wood worker. Like a real carpenter. The rest of the band is incredible as well. The live shows sounded so much like the albums but bigger.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

I knew I recognized his voice from somewhere! Thank you for this bit of info about Head East! I saw them live with Ted Nugent and Foghat on July 4, 1976 at the Rockford Speedway. The show was called Bicentennial Jam. Great show!

[@michaelbesvold8717]

you should listen to Petra "dance" a little more rocky but great message, my favorite song of all time, it would be an honor if you posted something to promote a great christian band to those who have never heard of them!

[@jeffhall2411]

if i recall, the song "The Coloring song" was one of my favorite of all time. saw them in concert in the 80s two times. Great band!

[@terrancebrown1405]

Just love it when it's comes to Petra, in the likeness of you, I am on the rock, grave robbery, praying man, keep doing the good work may God bless U brother

[@matts8039]

The video was probably recorded off a tv onto a vhs in 1996. 🤣 Go get all their songs and listen to them. Great band.

[@sutranexusagency]

Petra is one of the first ever rock bands for Christ. Petra also means "The Rock" and it's the name of the city in Jordan carved in Rock. They also tour under two incarnations between the two most prominent lead singers. My favorite album is with they jammed up praise and worship songs as PETRA PRAISE: THE ROCK CRIES OUT. LONG REIGN YESHUA MESSIAH.

[@Bofasa]

I got to see the Beyond Belief tour back in the day! I was 16 at the time. This song still comes to mind sometimes when I'm struggling or feeling thankful. It was fun to hear someone younger reacting to it.

[@shelumielpalma7175]

Thiis song of petrA the pray it is our doxology song in our church since mid 90s until today here in manila philippines

[@Mr._Anderpson]

Rolling in here months late, but I'm glad you took the time to check out this band. Peace be with you.

[@leemast4010]

Been watching you for awhile......been fun deep diving into your older stuff......fun to see the growth and passion increasing! Llve from Nebraska

[@ToadLilly-77]

Great song!

[@serrsham32]

The message is what is important

[@drufause]

Love Petra 'Clean' is my favorite song of theirs

[@israelsanchezrojas3921]

La mejor Banda de rock cristiano de todos los tiempos

[@lilpoohbear653]

Petra...100%%%%%%%%%%%!!! Check out their song "Judas Kiss" , "Counsel of the Holy"...both of these are ROCKIN...bangers:))

[@carriebethyouse5266]

Petra was one of my favorites growing up. Another song I would love to see you react to is My Jesus by Todd Agnew. It has a very hard-hitting message.

[@psementalist]

Petra is the Christian Rock band who's concert i first got saved at back in 1988 in Joplin Missouri on. The On Fire 🔥 tour with Josh McDowell why wait

[@tigers3321]

Beyond Belief was a life changer for me. I always grew up in the church, but this reached me on a different level. It made a lot of things make sense to a younger man. My faith became real and not just going through the motions. I understood that I could be of faith and still be a part of the real world.

[@chickenjo23]

This is the first channel I have seen that has covered a Christian band. Very nice. Listen to First Love by them. Grave Robber also. The only Christian band that has memorabilia in The Hard Rock Cafe. This is a great song for a Missionary man leaving his family to spread the Gospel to the lost.

[@4jesus1981]

Great review

[@sherriefarris2863]

John Schlitt was saved post his leading vocals with an 80's rock band called HEAD EAST.

[@gjy5150]

I knew I was going to like you when I saw that Sig Sauer poster! Yeah Petra was my favorite band in the late 80s early 90s! I’m more into hard rock and heavy metal these days and my favorite band is Stryper. All of their latest albums between 2013 and present are excellent!

[@brentheil3928]

You should also check out "Creed" , "Armed and Dangerous" "The Coloring song"

[@beaubaker964]

First and foremost...I am thankful to Jesus Christ having created YOU to even create your video reactions. I am thankful to Jesus Christ having allowed me to even find your channel and like and subscribe to it because you have amazing insite and perspectives on your reviews and I watch your videos whenever you post, and when I'm able to, to bring up my spirits in this day and age with what's happening in America and in the world. It's NOT by accident that I stumbled on your channel. Whenever the Lord placed you in your mother's womb, he knew I'd be typing this msg at this moment. Anyhow, I'm Thankful to Jesus for YOU Gibby! Stay BLESSED on PURPOSE.

[@marya.pierce5236]

Devin, The best years of Petra are with Greg Volz as lead singer. You’ve probably listened to more of their music since this video but listen to anything with him as lead singer. “Adonai” would be a great one to hear.

[@jeffhall2411]

i am thankful for your positive outlook on life and the smile you bring to my face with every video i have watched. Its why i keep watching!

[@greglawrence9230]

The track 'Underground' from that album needs to be checked out. More relevant and powerful today than when it was released.

[@jamesnorthup7717]

Stryper will always be my favorite Christian band ( or any other kind of band) have you done any of their stuff??

[@MARETHAVISAGIE-bl1ve]

If you want to hear something really special you must listen to Beyond belief by Dan Vasc where they sing with him when John Schlit was 70 years old. They were the band who inspired him to become a singer and he describes it as the happiest moment if his career. Very good and the sound quality excellent

[@jwdkmd]

Try the song Love by Petra, that was one of my father's favorite songs by them or try the song Our turn now by Carmen and Petra together.

[@blairmcfly3511]

Check out Petra This Means War!

[@lesliebates22]

I would love to see you react to Blue October's song FEAR and HOME. 💙💙💙💙

[@carldewhitt7337]

If you want some head banging or almost head banging music check out the title cut from Jekyll and Hyde by Petra.I think that was their last studio album.

[@andrewrussell2495]

You should do Jekyll and Hyde by Petra

[@RGBado]

This is great. For a little rockier side of them check out I am on the rock with video.

[@TheSirChasman]

I am on the rock is one of my favorite Petra songs!

[@jonkenyon4876]

Jackyll & Hyde & The Color Song by Petra are good ones too!

[@kimtalley4496]

When you said we all Bleed red, it makes me think of Bleed The Same-Mandisa ft. Tobymac. Please react to it. It's a great song.

[@guitarfreekin]

Without doubt Bob Hartman is the greatest Christian Rock Song Writer there was ever was

[@gzsfreak]

I just now ran across this song review. Prayer is not a bad song, but it definitely does not showcase who Petra was. You’ve got to check out their Beyond Belief album. Really, anything from their last two albums with Greg X Volz, or any of them with John Schlitt. Prayer is one of those “safe” songs that the contemporary Christian radio stations would play. Oh ya… I’ll take John Schlitt over Steve Perry any day. John used to sing for Head East. He’s got multiple solo albums. He sings with the Jay Sekulow Band, and another band called Union Of Sinners And Saints. He’s still going strong. My favorite singer ever.

[@williamweaver470]

Carman and Petra Our turn now

[@MementoMori1775]

"Petra" is rock in Greek yes, Jesus named one if His apostles Petra, you may know him as St. Peter. Christ built His Church on the Rock, on Peter.

[@bradley4808]

Creed from that album is my fav.

[@dealy9268]

Please react to more of these old bands like Barren Cross, Bloodgood, White Cross, Mass, and of course STRYPER!!!! Stryper is still going strong. They just came out with a new LP not long ago. You should do a old Stryper and a new Stryper song. PLEASE.

[@pedroalbertorodriguez121]

James is recommending only ballads and that's fine. However, Petra is also known for Rock songs. Play one. I recommend Jekyl & Hyde, but there are many, many more.

[@ChimairaGod]

Wake up call is the only album you need from them. "BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL"!!!!!!!! Banger shades will be out 100%

[@bkurtz8770]

Rascal Flatts "changed" is a good 1

[@GabrielMcKelvey]

First Love is a great song too. Check it out.

[@brianpartlow733]

Bro, I appreciate you reacting to all genres of music, especially the Christian rock thing. Your one of the only reactors on KZbin that have reacted to Fireflight and there one of my favorite bands. I grew up in church and I'm a musician, I'm huge into metal and rock from all era's but I've always held a special place in my heart for my Christian music weither it's country gospel or Christian metal. Keep up the good work bro. If you can react to my friends band Breathing Theory? There from the Titusville FL area. Check out there new music video Replicas.

[@chickenjo23]

There is a higher quality version of this now on KZbin.

[@valic77gaming]

Creed is another really good song not mention their song beyond belief

[@LisaatLife]

You need to listen to some of their other stuff. Especially early 80’s, but also more from late 80’s and early 90’s. I like Prayer, but musically they have much better

[@Acoustic_strings]

Check out another pioneer of the Christian rock Mylon & Broken Heart. Maybe "Denomination Demolition"

[@TheSirChasman]

Devin you should check out Jekyll and Hyde--amazing song on the harder rock side.

[@TheSirChasman]

Also, John Cooper lead singer of Skillet cites Petra as one of his major music influences

[@randykorbyn7313]

You need to check out there God fixation album

[@PatiAnn]

I hope you went farther with this band ... kinda clasic Christian rock ... Degarmo n Key as well.. Bryan Duncan ... old school ❤

[@MattMuasau-ke7ce]

You should listen to Petra ( We Need Jesus ) ✝️😇🙏

[@John-rw2zf]

One more suggestion. You might want to jump ahead a few years and listen to Jekyll and Hyde by PETRA. It will be a much different experience from what you just listened to.

[@matthewdavis418]

You gotta listen to some of their rockers bro .

[@billy4god]

did you ever look at a third video review?

[@mikeahl5123]

You should God gave rock&roll to you a play !!

[@TokaliAye]

Try creed by petra

[@ZacharyHankins]

Really good one!

[@billy4god]

I know you have listened to two Petra songs. Did you ever listen to a third?

[@bravoechoromeo9189]

You need to check out some Jesus Metal : check out Ben S. Dixon - Conform me

[@IBeCrusty]

Hey Devin Gibson i just want to ask if you would do a reaction to the sonf Enemy from Imagine Dragons please! 🙏🏽👍🏾

[@PrinceofS.P.Q.R]

Spit not chewed by my ticket home !!! Plz

[@hackz_ldgz6834]

Yo bro you should react to face the day by from ashes to new

[@wheelzwheela]

Petra has about 50 good songs. Seriously, you can’t make a “greatest hits” cd that’s only 80 minutes long… it’s got to be 3 CDs long.

[@donaldbateman2124]

Stryper is way better of a band