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JUST A PRAYER AWAY

by BETHLEHEM 1977

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JUST A PRAYER AWAY words and music by: Dom Franco
Another track from the LOST TUSTIN DEMO TAPE #2.

In early 1977 Randy Rigby borrowed a TEAC 4 channel Reel to Reel.
He set up a few microphones in Dan McCleery's garage and rolled tape.
Bethlehem submitted several demo songs to Producer Tom Stipe,
which led to recording the BETHLEHEM album for Maranatha Music!

Here is is Dom Franco's song "Just a Prayer Away". It is interesting to hear an early version of the arrangement and on this take, Randy Rigby decided to play his Martin D28 acoustic guitar. Randy "punched in" on the vocal tracks to add harmony to his guitar parts taking advantage of any available blank space.

Randy Rigby's inventive use of the limited 4 tracks, foreshadow his highly successful career in later years as a record Producer/Engineer for
Vineyard Music.

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JUST A PRAYER AWAY words and music by: Dom Franco

LYRICS
How many friends stick by you,
When you're down to your last dime?
And how many will forgive you,
When you fail them every time?
Well there's one Friend who loves you,
Even when you've gone astray.
It's nice to know He's just a prayer away.
Just ask the Lord and you'll receive him,
Seek Him you will find,
That love that made Him die for you,
He's gentle and He's kind.
So if you're tired of looking back
And doing things your way,
It's nice to know He's just a prayer away.
Just a prayer away, any night or any day,
It's nice to know He's just a prayer away.
So if you're feeling lonely,
Or if you're feelin down,
Just lift your heart to heaven,
And the answer will be found.
No greater need there's ever been
For Jesus than today
And it's nice to know He's just a prayer away

credits

released December 1, 2021
DANNY DANIELS: ACOUSTIC GUITAR & VOCALS
RANDY RIGBY: ACOUSTIC LEAD GUITAR
DOM FRANCO: PEDAL STEEL GUITAR & VOCALS
JOHN FALCONE: BASS GUITAR & VOCALS
DAN McCLEERY: DRUMS & VOCALS

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Dom Franco Beaverton, Oregon

Dom Franco Steel Guitarist, toured with bands and played many studio sessions. He then made a decision to leave the clubs & bars and gave his life & music to Jesus. While
attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, he joined the Maranatha Music Group "Bethlehem" and played Pedal Steel with "Daniel Amos" In recent years Pastor Dom Franco continues to minister in music and teach Bible studies.
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