The single greatest and most often repeated “urban legend” in CCM history involves a supposed encounter with Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Carson in which it is claimed that Jimi Hendrix claimed that Phil Keaggy was the greatest guitar player in the world. Or maybe it was Dick Cavett and Eric Clapton or perhaps Jimmy Page and… It’s important to note that the only reason the fabled legend has continued to exist (despite Keaggy’s constant denials) is because Phil Keaggy is one of the greatest guitar players in the world. In fact, the proliferation of such a myth can only seem plausible because o0f Keaggy’s sheer mastery of the instrument and his incredible creativity. Now it should be noted that even though the album in question was recorded in the famed Hendrix stomping grounds, Electric Lady Studios, the legendary guitar player passed away two weeks before Glass Harp began recording and Keaggy does not believe Hendrix ever heard Keaggy play. In spite of the legends questionable validity, it must not be discounted what amazing music Keaggy created as part of Glass Harp. One of the original “power trios” in rock music they are often labeled as a psychedelic or progressive rock band when in fact they are closer to a “jam band” popularized by The Grateful Dead, Cream, Blind Faith and most recently Phish. Noted for musical stylistic fusions and original improvisations, Glass harp would and should be considered one of the pioneers of the movement. Built around three very strong musicians, most notably Keaggy, the three albums created by Glass harp are astounding works of creativity, originality and musical mastery. The debut stands out for the more aggressive rock sounds and for leading off with what should be considered the “Stairway to Heaven” of Christian music, Can You See Me. Starting slow and building into two separate instrumental breaks lead by Keaggy’s sizzling and soaring guitar work. It can not be understated just how great this song is and how well it should be regarded by CCM music historians. The whole record is brilliant and moving. It was also very, very “Christian” in its content. There are bold declarations of faith and and Biblical themes despite the placement on a secular label. Oddly enough, this album is often overlooked when people refer to that which can be considered the first “Christian Rock” album. The band would record two more album and right about when many thought they were going to “break through” Keaggy left to concentrate on writing more distinctly Christian songs for the burgeoning Christian music industry. The band has reunited on a few occasions over the years, including one night immortalized in the song, Wish You Were There, from Keaggy’s Town to Town LP. Contributor David Lowman – legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com Please consider supporting us on Patreon - www.patreon.com/Real80sCCM Check out our music video channel - youtube.com/channel/UCjzG_jXjDhE8lOqQM_dfctg Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/Real80sCCM Join our group on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/real80sccm Follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/Real80sCCM/ See us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/real80sccm Visit our Website - real80sccm.com/ #GlassHarp #Real80sCCM #80sChristianMusic Tracklist 1 - Can You See Me - 6:25 2 - Children's Fantasy - 4:10 3 - Changes (In The Heart Of My Own True Love) - 6:00 4 - Village Queen - 4:00 5 - Black Horse - 2:50 6 - Southbound - 3:50 7 - Whatever Life Demands - 6:30 8 - Look In The Sky - 8:10 9 - Garden - 5:15 10 - On Our Own - 2:30 2005 CD Bonus track 11 - Voice of God Cry Out - 4:10 Credits Arranged By [Strings] – Larry Fallon Artwork [Album Design] – Ernie Cefalu Bass, Vocals, Flute – Dan Pecchio* Drums, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – John Sferra Electric Guitar, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Phil Keaggy Engineer – Ron Johnsen Liner Notes – Robert Brandt Photography By [Back Cover] – Billy Bass Photography By [Glass Harp Photo Effects] – Bill Levy Producer – Lewis Merenstein Viola [Electric] – John Cale Companies, etc. Copyright © – MCA Records Recorded At – Electric Lady Studios Made By – MCA Records (Canada)