Artist: Danny Riddle

Project Title: Here Today

Label: Independent

Producer: Danny Riddle

Reviewed By: Scott Evans

Purchase this project at: www.dannyriddle.com

I believe this is the third Danny Riddle CD that we have reviewed here at the SG Music Forum.  We have come to expect quality recordings from Danny and his latest recording does not disappoint.  "Here Today" is a nice collection of 16 songs, all of which are very enjoyable.

The title song is first up on the CD and "Here Today Gone Tomorrow" reminds us just how fleeting the things of this earth are.  "One More Mountain To Climb" is a fast tempo song that talks about that journey to Heaven.  "I Said No" is a song that reminds us what can happen when we say no to God.  The next song is a song that probably everyone will know.  The hymn "Are You Washed In The Blood" is next and Danny does a fine job on the song.

"Count It All Joy" has a very important message reminding us to count it a joy to go through a trial with Christ.  A truth that we all need to be reminded of on occasion.  "Lord You've Been Mighty Good To Me" is next and this song is a prayer of thanks set to music.  "That's All That Matters To Me" is a song with a wonderful message.  It talks of all of the great things we will see and find in Heaven and those will be great but all that matters is that Jesus will be there and we will be able to look upon His face.  "I Can't Stop Loving Him" is an older song from the 1970's but the message of our Love for God never grows old!

"Old Sinner Like Me" is a catchy tune with a good message.  It asks a simple question of is there room in Heaven for an old sinner like me?  Of course, the answer is yes!  "The Potter" reminds us that God is molding each of us each and every day.  "Power In The Blood" is the next song and this old hymn is always a favorite.  The next song is a great message about how much God must love us.  The title of the song is "He Must Have Loved Me A Lot."

"New Friend" speaks of the change on the inside we experience once we become a Christian.  The next song is another old hymn and I am certain you will enjoy Danny's version of "Just A Closer Walk."  "The Outstretched Hand" is the next song and it leads to "Brush Arbor Meeting."  That song speaks of those old fashioned meeting that many people will remember.  The final track on the project is a reprise of "Here Today Gone Tomorrow."

Danny Riddle once again delivers a solid project.  There are 16 songs on the project which is almost unheard of any more.  All of the songs are strong songs and there is a great mix of old and new songs.  The vocal performances and orchestration is top notch as is the production.  My favorite songs from the project are "Here Today Gone Tomorrow," "He Must Have Loved Me A Lot" and "That's All That Matters To Me."  It's another good project from Danny who just seems to get better and better which each new CD.  For more information on Danny Riddle, visit his website at www.dannyriddle.com.