Spirit Of The 80's

As a former DJ, Music Manager, Label owner, and format developer I was greatly encouraged by both the music and the message of the 80's. Jesus music has it's own Pop & Rock legends that must be heard. submit video or photos | contact by email | more about Esau Kessler

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@spiritofthe80s Esau 'Mark' Kessler

loving kind-hearted easy going gentle-spirited uber-talented creative tenacious devastatingly handsome dear friend father fiancé

At 6:50 am, Sunday, December 14th, our dear friend Easu Lafcadio 'Mark' Kessler lost his battle with esophageal cancer and went home to be with his Savior.

Mark was diagnosed this spring when he began struggling with eating and keeping food down which resulted in excessive weight loss. With his fiance, Dana, and other dear friends and family by his side, Mark spent several months in a blur of treatments, biopsies, scans and operations. As a self-employed graphic designer, he had less than ideal health insurance and eventually reached the point where he was unable to work at all.

Thanks to the generosity of so many, this site has been instrumental in helping ease the financial burdens Mark faced this year. The needs now center around funeral costs and other related expenses. Please continue to share this site and thank you again for your compassion and willingness to give.

As always, prayers for Dana, Mark's children and family and all those who have loved him best are greatly appreciated.

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Stay For Awhile

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All I Ever Have To Be

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Amy Grant

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"So what’s the point in trying anymore?"

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Current Amy

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Christian music reached new heights with the advent of Amy Grant’s Unguarded album. IT reached even bigger heights with Margaret Becker, Switchfoot, and Third Day.

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Guideposts Images: In her cover story for the February 2013 edition of Guideposts, popular singer Amy Grant writes of her fight to hold on to her father as he battles profound dementia.

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This is early 80’s. It’s a screen capture of Russ Taff while performing with Amy Grant singing a duet “Here We Are” on a variety show of some kind called “More Than Music,” I’m sorry I really don’t know any more about it, but I got this cap because I love his smile, and check out all that hair! :o) I do love his voice!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubx1bHkfsR0

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One day I’m gonna sing it for someone!

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Michael W. Is actually pretty rad live

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Fight

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This song will ALWAYS and FOREVER be relevant…

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Amy & Vince. 

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Secret Ambitiong by Michael W. Smith

Young man, up on the hillside Teaching new ways Each word, winning them over Each heart a kindled flame Old men, watch from the outside Guarding their prey Threated by the voice of a paragon Leading their lambs away Leading them far away Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame He broke the old rules steeped in tradition He tore the holy veil away Questioning those in powerful positions Running to those who called His name But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away His rage, shaking the temple His word to the wise His hand, healing on the seventh day His love wearing no disguise Some say, death to the radical He’s way out of line Some say, praised be the miracle God sends a blessed sign A blessed sign for troubled times Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame He broke the old rules steeped in tradition He tore the holy veil away Questioning those in powerful positions Running to those who called His name But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away… Ohh… Oh… Oh… Nobody knew His secret ambition Nobody knew His claim to fame He broke the old rules steeped in tradition He tore the holy veil away Questioning those in powerful positions Running to those who called His name But nobody knew His secret ambition Was to give His life away Oooohh… No, no, no, no I tell you nobody knew Until He gave His life away No!

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THE NEXT TIME I FALL (DUET WITH AMY GRANT) - PETER CETERA

I absolutely love this song and always have.  Peter Cetera’s first solo number one single after his split from supergroup, Chicago, this unlikely pairing with a then, very Christian Amy Grant, is winning to say the least.  It’s a beautiful duet, with expert production by Michael Omartion.  This was the first of a string of duets that Peter Cetera recorded with hit female artists of the era, but none ever quite matched the beauty of this one.  A staple of adult contemporary music from the 80’s, it’s not to be missed as it sees the first hit single by two rising artists.  The 1986 production may sound dated, but they certainly don’t make em’ like this anymore.