SOMETHING DIFFERENT
JOELYN M SMITH | SE MICHIGAN | 01/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the first Christian CD I have ever wanted to own. The grassroots classic country style is what makes this album unique.
My favorite cut is and will always be "Forgiven" The message delivered through his music is that of a loving and forgiving Savior. Every cut on SOMETHING DIFFERENT can be associated with challenges confronted by Christians. When you listen to each song, you will wonder how he knew what was on your mind!
H L TAPLEY is truly a gifted song writer. SOMETHING DIFFERENT is one of the top 10 CD's in my collection. I look forward to future releases! Thank you for sharing your gift with us,Howard!"
The CD helped define today's country music.
Gene | USA | 08/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you have listened to your local country radio station lately then I am sure you have noticed the number of songs that express the artists Christian faith. Josh Turner's Long Black Train, Randy Travis's Three Wooden Crosses and Buddy Jewel's Help Pour Out the Rain are just a few of the great country songs that have climbed the charts with a strong message about faith. It hasn't always been like this. In 1990 H L Tapley began telling people in the Nashville music industry that country music needed to get back to its Christian roots. He presented songs like Something Different, Brand New Man and Heart as Hard as Steel to many of the then top country artists. At the time the current trend in country music was dance mix music. Songs like Boot Scootin' Boogie by Brooks and Dunn, and Joe Diffie's Honky Tonk Attitude were topping the charts. HL was told that his songs were good songs, BUT the secular listening audience would not be interested in country music with a Christian message. After failing to convince anyone that country music with a Christ centered message was where the country music genre was headed, he decided to record the songs himself as an independent artist. Today Joe Diffie is singing Tougher than Nails and Brooks and Dunn sing Red Dirt Road. Both songs have a strong Christian influence. The list of songs that have a faith centered message goes on and on. It's safe to say that that HL Tapley's CD, Something Different was one of the first CDs to bring the Gospel back into country music. Take a listen to Something Different, the recording that started it all. This CD helped define today's country music.
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Songs that will bring Christ into your heart!
honesty girl | 01/14/2004
(3 out of 5 stars)
"HL shares his gift of songwriting with which our Lord has blessed him....the words will draw you into a message of Christ's faith, hope and love. HL also blends country music with a Christian message which is a rather unique style. The only weakness of this CD lies with the vocals...."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1