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Bob Bennett - Artist/Composer "Come and See" theme
Many listeners have asked about the theme song of "Come and See." It is sung by Bob Bennett who is also the composer. Some ten years ago, Bob gave Dr. and Mrs. Robbins permission to use his "Come and See" song for the radio program. Since then listeners have been blessed by the message and the unique ministry of Bob Bennett. You already know a lot about Bob just by listening the short theme. He is unique in that while a musician and artist in Christian music, he is NOT a performer but rather a minister. That's his life -- to serve his Lord through a unique approach to Christian music. His official biography is printed below when you click the <READ MORE> link.
On this website, you will find a treasure of information about Bob and be given the
opportunity to purchase his music. We have never had the opportunity
to meet Bob personally but are so grateful he ministers with us each
week and prepares your heart for Thomas Q.’s teaching.
Biography
Bob Bennett
Bob's ability to write songs about other than typical "spiritual"
topics has always made him stand out a bit from his peers. To Bob,
spiritual themes are everywhere, even in the least holy of
circumstances. His approach to ministry also follows the same line of
reasoning - that our lives are intricately woven with the sacred and
the human, and that honest communication is ultimately most effective.
If you tell Bob Bennett his songs don't sound much like Christian
music, you're likely to invoke a smile. After all, Bob has always
lurked outside the fringes of contemporary Christian music, crafting
songs that detail not only his joys and victories, but also his
disappointments, struggles and failures.
Bob's acoustic folk-style recordings have honestly confronted the messy
side of human existence over the years. But those who have discovered
his depth, wit, honesty and musicianship consider him to be one of
Christian music's foremost songwriters. His classic tunes "Matters of
the Heart," "Man of the Tombs," "A Song About Baseball," and others
reveal a songwriting proficiency unmatched among his peers.
Bob was born in Downey, California, in 1955. He picked up his first
guitar at age nine and formed a rock 'n' roll band in high school. In
the late seventies he converted to Christianity and his songwriting
began to reflect his newfound faith. His career was launched with the
release of his 1979 folk-style debut recording First Things First.
Three years later came Matters of the Heart, a recording Contemporary
Christian Music Magazine voted 1982's "Album of the Year," ranking it
among the top 20 contemporary Christian albums of all time. Soon after
the release of his next recording, Non-Fiction, he served as opening
act on Amy Grant's Unguarded tour. Lord of the Past: A Compilation
followed, with its title song reaching number one on the Christian
radio charts in early 1990, followed by his second number one song,
"Yours Alone." Later that year Bob joined Michael Card on his The Way
of Wisdom tour, performing in front of sold-out audiences across the
country. Songs from Bright Avenue was released in 1991, a collection of
songs he wrote while struggling with the dissolution of his marriage.
The years that followed were a time of emotional healing, regrouping
and moving forward with his life. Recently, Bob has found acceptance in
the mainstream folk music scene, while performing in music clubs near
his home in Southern California.
"I think that accomplishing some sort of ministry by playing music is a
completely faulty, frail method that God still manages to use," Bob
says, "To me, my primary goal is to communicate truthfully with people.
If I can communicate truthfully the life of the spirit and the always
accompanying struggle along the way, then ministry happens as a natural
result of that."
Deliberately subjective in his lyrics, Bob allows listeners to
eavesdrop on his personal observations and decide for themselves if the
words ring true. Ultimately, he reaches into hearts, using his
abilities to craft language and music to tell the stories inside each
of us.
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