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The First Decade (1983–1993)

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The First Decade (1983–1993)
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 12, 1993
Recorded1982–1993
GenreContemporary Christian music
Length67:24
LabelReunion
Michael W. Smith chronology
The Wonder Years
1983–1993

(1993)
The First Decade (1983–1993)
(1993)
I'll Lead You Home
(1995)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The First Decade (1983–1993) is a compilation album from Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith. This album also features two new songs "Do You Dream of Me?" and "Kentucky Rose". A follow-up compilation album, The Second Decade (1993–2003), was released ten years later, picking up where The First Decade left off.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Do You Dream of Me?"Amy Grant, Beverly Darnall, Michael W. Smithnew recording4:19
2."Kentucky Rose"Wayne Kirkpatrick, Michael W. Smithnew recording5:27
3."Picture Perfect" Change Your World (1992)3:55
4."I Will Be Here for You" Change Your World (1992)4:35
5."Give It Away" Change Your World (1992)5:07
6."Place in This World" Go West Young Man (1990)3:59
7."Go West Young Man" Go West Young Man (1990)3:55
8."Pray for Me" i 2 (EYE) (1988)3:54
9."Secret Ambition" i 2 (EYE) (1988)6:27
10."Emily" Go West Young Man (1990)4:19
11."Old Enough to Know" The Big Picture (1986)4:48
12."Rocketown" The Big Picture (1986)4:35
13."I Am Sure" Michael W. Smith 2 (1984)4:44
14."Friends" Change Your World (1992)4:41
15."Great Is the Lord" Michael W. Smith Project (1983)2:54

Personnel

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Credits for new recordings

Production

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  • Michael Blanton – executive producer
  • Michael W. Smith – executive producer, co-producer (2), producer (3-15)
  • Mark Hammond – producer (1)
  • Mark Heimmerman – producer (2-5), mixing (2)
  • Bryan Lenox – co-producer (6, 7, 10)
  • Wayne Kirkpatrick – producer (8, 9)
  • John Potoker – producer (11, 12)
  • Ronnie Brookshire – engineer (1), mixing (1)
  • Todd Robbins – engineer (1)
  • Joe Baldridge – engineer (2), mixing (2)
  • James "JB" Baird – engineer (2)
  • Dave Dillbeck – second engineer (1)
  • Amy Hughes – second engineer (2)
  • David Hall – mix assistant (2)
  • Nick Sparks – technician assistant (1)
  • Hank Williams – mastering (1, 2)
  • Julee Brand – cover coordinator
  • Elizabeth Simmons – cover coordinator
  • Buddy Jackson – art direction
  • D.L. Rhodes – art direction
  • Beth Middleworth – design
  • Mark Tucker – photography
  • June Arnold – grooming

Studios

  • Recorded at Deer Valley Studio and Fun Attic Studio (Franklin, Tennessee); Quad Studios (Nashville, Tennessee).
  • Mixed at Emerald Sound Studios and Sixteenth Avenue Sound (Nashville, Tennessee).
  • Mastered at MasterMix (Nashville, Tennessee).

Chart performance

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Chart (1993) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[2] 1

References

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