Pledge My Head To Heaven - Keith Green (VINTAGE ALT TAKE CCM DRUM COVER)

This artist and album had a profound effect on my early Christian experience. CCM music was brand new and not very commercialized at this point. But that was changing! Keith Green saw the need to share the gospel for free and this might have been the first album not sold but given to music consumers by donation! I probably paid at least as much or more than the going rate for an album when I got my copy at the local Bible bookstore in 1980! This artist really opened the debate of ministry vs. entertainment which is less discussed today.
The song’s message has been something that I have tried to live my entire life and still do today. I hope the Gospel of Love, Peace and Joy is seen in my life everyday. Thank you Lord for giving me eternal hope!
So You Wanna Go Back to Egypt is the third album released by American contemporary Christian music pianist and singer Keith Green, released on May 7, 1980.
This album marked a turning point in Green's career when he realized his principles would no longer allow him to charge money for albums. In 1979, after negotiating a release from his contract with Sparrow, Green initiated a new policy of refusing to charge money for concerts or albums. Keith and Melody mortgaged their home to privately finance the album. The album was offered through mail-order and at concerts for whatever price the recipient was willing to pay. As of May 1982, Green had shipped out more than 200,000 units of his album-61,000 for free. Green continued this policy for the remainder of his career.
"Keith Green has just recorded a new album, and it will not be available for sale in bookstores or through any of the usual commercial outlets. Pretty Good Records has been given the exclusive right by Keith to give the album away to anyone for whatever they can afford to give in return. “The whole reason for not charging a set price for the album is simple: We want everyone, no matter how much they have (even if it's nothing), to be able to hear the ministry of new life in Jesus that springs forth from this powerfully anointed album.
"At Last Days, we have always had a burden for the poor. To date we have sent out over a million tracts, thousands of ministry cassette tapes, and every six weeks we send out a newsletter magazine, world-wide, to almost 100,000 people-and we've never charged for any of them. We believe that if the Lord gives you something for free then you should share it freely (Matthew 10:8). The new album is our biggest undertaking yet, and we believe it will reach a lot of people. We don't want anyone to be left out!
"We'd really like to share this ministry of music with you, so if you would like a copy of Keith's new album then use the attached coupon, and just give whatever you can afford, as God directs.
"We realized that this is a matter of trust. Some have warned us that there will be those who will just use the opportinity [sic] to 'get a free album'. But we hope you understand that we're doing this, not so people can get a 'good deal', but simply because it's hard for some people to reconcile paying 8 dollars for a gospel record, when they can hardly afford to buy shoes for their kids! ". At some point, after Green's death, this album was offered for sale mainly through the Last Days Ministries web site.
The album was made over a span of several months between 1979 and 1980, produced by Bill Maxwell and Keith Green. String arrangements were by Ralph Carmichael. There were many others who contributed their talents and ministries to the record, among whom are: Hadley Hockensmith, Matthew Ward (from 2nd Chapter of Acts), Kelly Willard, and Bob Dylan who was a close friend of Green's - contributing his harmonica to the track "Pledge My Head to Heaven". Guitarist Kelly Perkins also assisted in playing lead for some of Green's music, including the title song.
Studio B Basic Equipment:
Gretsch - 14x22, 14x14
Ludwig Black Beauty - 5x14 Snare Drum
Vintage Pearl Fiberglass Concert Toms - 11x6, 5.5x8, 6.5x10, 9x13, 12x15, 14x16
Paiste - 14" 505 Medium Bottom/2000 SE Bottom, 18" 2002 Crash, 22" 2002 Ride, 20" Giant Beat, 20" PSTX Medium
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[@KristinaSchiano]

Sick! You should enter the iRock Drum Contest!

[@earldrum]

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[@gregwonhoff7161]

Powerful playing to a powerful song with a powerful message, and speaking of powerful, those tomtastic tidbits of turbulent tomfoolery were sent from above for our listening enjoyment.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback and kind words Greg! Amen! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻🤘🏻🥁😎

[@bryandrums32]

Earl!!!!! I love this beautiful music,,,, you played it just right!!!!!! I love it 🥰 brother!,!!!!!!!! Fully watched!!!!!! I was hooked!!!!!!! Bravo 🙌 bravo 👏 bravo 3:30

[@earldrum]

Thanks for listening Bryan! I truly appreciate your encouragement! Thank you!

[@bryandrums32]

@@earldrum no problem pal

[@jameslyons1661]

Good morning earl, Amazing story behind this cut. Thank you for the history lesson. Have a great weekend.

[@earldrum]

Keith is a very old favorite! The drummer/producer Bill Maxwell is one of my influences for sure! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻🤘🏻😎

[@jameslyons1661]

WALK BREATHE Rejoice Play ❤️🥁❤️ 💜💐💜

[@earldrum]

Amen Jimmy! AMEN MY BROTHER!

[@3L3V3NDRUMS]

Beautiful cover man! Sounds great! Powerful kick sound🤘🤘🤘

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement Toby! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😎🤘🏻🥁

[@vincegomez1212]

Thank you and I aslo appreciate your descriptions. I always learn something. Have a great week!

[@earldrum]

You are so welcome Vince! 🤘🏻👍🏻🙏🏻😎🥁

[@traildawgs]

For me, Keith's music has always been an inspiration. The music is timeless and is lyrically sound. Not many folks know about him or his music these days but it's no less a gift from our Maker above! Earl, I appreciate your boldness in sharing and playing the CCM classics! ;-)

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback my friend! This is my favorite music to play! Keith, Phil, 2nd Chapter of Acts and many more! THE 1970s was a pure time for CCM! I love this music more to come!

[@elaineprieto3474]

As always absolutely unsurpassed performance of your magical cover of this incredibly beautiful song! Your playing is top notch Earl !! And your kit sounds superb as always! I loved this!!! ♥️👍♥️🙏♥️🥁

[@elaineprieto3474]

I came back to listen to this again and no pun intended I should have said your kit sounds Heavenly!! ♥️🙏🙏♥️

[@earldrum]

Thank you Elaine! I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! I’m blessed with some great drums! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻😎🤘🏻🥁💙

[@jameslyons1661]

❤️🥁❤️

[@earldrum]

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[@jameslyons1661]

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[@earldrum]

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[@jametz66]

Wow!!!!!! That was great Earl!!!!! We have to find you a fiberglass 14 by 14 floor Tom🥁👍😎🥁👍😎🥁👍😎

[@earldrum]

Thanks for the feedback Jeff! I’ll tell my wife I need the following drums! 14x20 and 14x22 fiberglass kick drum, 14x14 and 16x16 floor tom, and a few double headed fiberglass toms…8x12, 9x13, 10x14! That would give me enough drums to make all my favorite drum kits! Steve Gadd, Hal Blaine, Danny Seraphine, etc 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jametz66]

@@earldrum sure, why not?!?!🤣🤣🤣

[@earldrum]

@metzilla I mean you can never have too many drums! Right!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@jametz66]

@@earldrum never!!!!🤣

[@earldrum]

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[@PaulDes]

wooow superb ! great sound Earl

[@earldrum]

Thanks for listening Paul! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jameslyons1661]

❤🥁❤️

[@earldrum]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@mickeyf3730]

Amen, Awesome job!

[@earldrum]

Thanks Mickey!

[@CCMDrummer]

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[@earldrum]

Thanks Matthew!