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Ph'lip Side

Phil Keaggy · 1980

44 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music

A blend of melodic guitar work and introspective lyrics that evoke warmth and spiritual longing.

Top tracks — play these first

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    A Child (In Everyone’s Heart) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its gentle melody and reflective lyrics about innocence and love, embodying Keaggy's signature style.
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    I Belong to You — With its straightforward yet profound expression of devotion, this track illustrates Keaggy's ability to merge personal faith with universal themes of belonging.
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    Send Out Your Light — The closing track encapsulates the album's message of hope and guidance, featuring uplifting instrumentation that leaves listeners with a sense of peace.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • intimate listening for connection
  • thoughtful themes for contemplation

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, Ph'lip Side marked Phil Keaggy's transition from a member of the band Glass Harp to a solo artist. This album came shortly after his debut solo effort, highlighting his growing prominence in contemporary Christian music and showcasing his exceptional guitar skills alongside heartfelt songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
Michael Card· Rich Mullins· Andrew Peterson

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 A Child (In Everyone’s Heart) 4:01
  • 2 Little Ones 4:58
  • 3 Spend My Life With You 5:16
  • 4 I Belong to You 3:27
  • 5 In Your Keep 3:32
  • 6 Just a Moment Away 4:05
  • 7 A Royal Commandment 5:51
  • 8 Sunday School 4:34
  • 9 Pulling Down 5:26
  • 10 Send Out Your Light 3:25

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