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Breathing new life into a fan favorite five decades after its original release, GRAMMY-winning sibling trio The Archers present a fresh rendition of their career-defining single “It Wouldn’t Be Enough.” Releasing June 27 from New Day Christian Distributors, the reimagined live track - showcasing the tenderly emotive lead vocals of Janice Archer Cruse-opens with a gentle pop groove that gives way to an impassioned, worshipful chorus.
Following its original release, “It Wouldn’t Be Enough” became a hit at both Christian and Southern Gospel radio for The Archers, who were among the leaders of the Jesus Music movement and pioneers...
Read More Breathing new life into a fan favorite five decades after its original release, GRAMMY-winning sibling trio The Archers present a fresh rendition of their career-defining single “It Wouldn’t Be Enough.” Releasing June 27 from New Day Christian Distributors, the reimagined live track - showcasing the tenderly emotive lead vocals of Janice Archer Cruse-opens with a gentle pop groove that gives way to an impassioned, worshipful chorus.
Following its original release, “It Wouldn’t Be Enough” became a hit at both Christian and Southern Gospel radio for The Archers, who were among the leaders of the Jesus Music movement and pioneers of the emerging Contemporary Christian music scene of the 1970s. Penned by Don Aldridge, the genre-spanning single is one of multiple standout tracks on the trio’s 1975 Light Records debut, Things We Deeply Feel—a project boasting such top Hollywood studio players as Leland Sklar (bass), Toto’s David Paich (keys) and Hal Blaine (drums).
“‘It Wouldn't be Enough’ is definitely the breakout song of our career,” states Tim Archer. “Its success led to a dramatic increase in bookings and appearances for us, multiplying our ability to share the redemptive message of the shed blood of Christ and what He did for us on the cross. It has always been a concert anchor and a fan favorite, and to this day, it is our most requested song.”
“Our cousin, Don Aldridge, was far away from God and ‘It Wouldn't Be Enough’ was the very first song he wrote after he gave his life to Jesus—and what a song it still is today,” says Janice Archer Cruse. “It’s an honor and privilege to sing these lyrics and tell all who listen, once more, what Jesus did for us. His sacrifice on the cross and His blood shed means we never have to pay the price for our sins because He covered it all, once and for all! No matter what we ever do or don't do in this life, He established our worth and our value in that moment. This is one of the greatest messages any Gospel singer could ever sing.”
“I'm hoping when people hear ‘It Wouldn't Be Enough,’ it will remind them of the incredible value of Jesus' sacrifice for our salvation and freedom,” adds Steve Archer. “At times in our society we are consumed by want and we are willing to pay a great price for material things. The greatest wealth we could accumulate would not be enough to purchase a single drop of blood that Jesus shed for our salvation! The song reminds me to have a spirit of thankfulness and gratitude.”
“It Wouldn’t Be Enough” arrives on the heels of The Archers’ “Legacy Medley,” which released in April and highlights five of the group’s greatest hits. Both tracks will be featured on The Archers’ highly anticipated full-length 50th anniversary recording, Legacy Live, which is slated for release later this year. Produced by Tim and Cynthia Archer and co-produced by Steve Archer, Michael Blanton and Janice Archer Cruse, Legacy Live is poised to propel the group’s captivating familial harmonies and genre-defining pop sound back to the forefront for a new generation.
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