The Big Picture (Michael W. Smith album)
1986 studio album by Michael W. Smith / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Big Picture is the third album by contemporary Christian music artist Michael W. Smith, released in 1986 on Reunion Records.[3] The title comes from "Pursuit of the Dream," in which it is heard a few times, but also applies to the variety of themes for young people to learn about from the songs. That track instructs on pursuing goals, and other themes include the folly of escapism ("Lamu"), sexual abstinence before marriage ("Old Enough to Know"), and maintaining a positive self image ("You're Alright"). Track 9. "Tearing Down The Wall" opens with a reverse snippet of Amy Grant's "Emmanuel". The Big Picture was ranked at number 21 on CCM Magazine's 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music.[4] Smith won a GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 18th GMA Dove Awards and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance, Male at the 29th Grammy Awards.
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Released | February 1, 1986 | |||
Recorded | 1985 | |||
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Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
Length | 50:39 | |||
Label | Reunion | |||
Producer | Michael W. Smith, John Potoker | |||
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