4Him is the self-titled debut album by the Christian music male vocal group 4Him. The album was released on April 19, 1990 by Benson Records and was produced by Don Koch, Jonathan David Brown, Christopher Harris and Mark Heimermann. The album showcased the group's vocals mixing ballads and upbeat pop songs. Group member Mark Harris co-wrote two songs and wrote the track "Living Water, Bread of Life." 4Him covers the Paul Davis 1980 track "Do Right" (#1 Christian AC/CHR, number 23 Billboard Hot 100).
Their debut single "Where There is Faith" was released while they were still members of the Christian vocal group Truth and topped The CCM Update's Christian AC chart for two weeks and has become a signature song. CCM Magazine has named "Where There is Faith" at number 80 on their list of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music in 2006. 4Him peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1991, 4him was nominated for Group of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and their song "Where There is Faith" nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year and Song of the Year. The group won New Artist of the Year at the 22nd GMA Dove Awards.
Track listing
1. Couldn't We Stand (Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:02
2. Stay Forever (Billy Simon, David Martin) -4:07
3. When I Need You Most (Don Koch, Paula Carpenter) -3:58
4. Do Right (Paul Davis) -3:58
5. He Will Be There for You (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:40
6. Where There is Faith (Billy Simon) -4:58
7. Living Water, Bread of Life (Mark Harris) -3:55
8. Life Goes On (Don Koch, Dave Clarke, Donna Douglas) -3:41
9. When I Am Gone (Mark Harris, Don Koch, Dave Clarke) -4:21
Personnel
4Him:
Mark Harris -vocals
Andy Chrisman -vocals
Kirk Sullivan -vocals
Marty Magehee -vocals
Production credits
Don Koch -producer (tracks 1, 5 and 9)
Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 4, 6 and 7)
Christopher Harris and Mark Heimermann -producers (tracks 2, 3 and 8)
Accolades
Dove Award -New Artist of the Year
Radio singles
1990 "Where There is Faith" -#1 Christian AC for two weeks
1990 "He Will Be There for You" -#4 Christian AC
1991 "Couldn't We Stand" -#21 Christian CHR, #2 Christian AC
Next release: Face the Nation (1991)
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