Freddie Gage - Drugs and Youth

Freddie Gage - Drugs and Youth

released on LP, no date given

Freddie Gage is a Southern Baptist preacher who seems mostly known for the cover of his album All My Friends are Dead. I have yet to see that LP in the real world. However, I did find this "gem". Back then, Freddie tried to sound hip to attract people to his way of thinking about the world. As the back cover says, Freddie is a "turned-on" preacher who is "out of sight" and "on the in to what's happening."

The reason Freddie tried to act like he was cool was because he focused on America's youth. From looking at the back cover again, apparently the public schools didn't have any problem letting Freddie (and probably others of the same ilk) come and preach at school assemblies (i.e. indoctrinate a captive audience of teenagers). The sermon on this album was recorded during a school assembly consisting of an audience of over 3,000 high school students (according to the album cover) in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Freddie preaches against the evils of LSD, pot, other drugs, and hippies, tells a few jokes that are surprising funny, and tells a few anecdotes about kids whose drug experiences end up in tragedy. Freddie is in hysteria mode most of the time as Freddie emphasizes that America's youth is in danger of becoming a bunch of junkies and by implication a bunch of smelly rebellious hippies. While not being explicit, Freddie's take-home point is that the youth of America can find peace and be upstanding citizens by not doing drugs and having the same beliefs as the "turned-on" Freddie. Like out of sight, man.

Can anyone tell me the name of the tune that the school band plays at the beginning? It's familiar, but I can't remember the title and who originally performed it.


Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Drugs and Youth [side 1] {14:35}

Side 2

1. Drugs and Youth [side 2] {13:53}

Dr. Milton I. Levine and Melba Rae - A Child's Introduction to Sex

Dr. Milton I. Levine and Melba Rae - A Child's Introduction to Sex

Note: I recently bought a new computer because my old computer simply bit the dust. I am still in the process of reorganizing my personal digital collections and I have yet to install the programs I need to rip LPs and cassettes and convert formats. I was fortunate to find something I've already put up before my old computer crashed. So, here it is.

I wish that I could have first learned about sex from an LP record. How cool would that be? Thus instead, I ended up learning about sex from another source, one that has pictures sans clothing if you know what I mean. I suppose I could pretend to forget all I know and listen to this record in an attempt to simulate the experience. Nah, who am I kidding? It will never work and it sounds wrong anyway.

At least, some people had an opportunity to learn about sex from a record since I imagine, here in America, a majority of parents were (and perhaps still are) uncomfortable explaining the subject. It may have been an act of bravery in the "good ol days" to even have a copy of this record in one's possession. Dr. Levine, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center at the time of this record's release, and soap opera actress Melba Rae adequately explain the process of how babies are made and the body parts used for making babies. This one is recommended for those who are not comfortable talking about it to children.

Tracklisting:  (link may be back soon)

Side 1

1. A Child's Introduction to Sex {9:44}

Side 2

1. A Child's Introduction to Sex continued {8:55}

Dr. James Dobson - New Age, Humanism and Satanism: Protecting Your Family

Dr. James Dobson - New Age, Humanism and Satanism: Protecting Your Family

This is a 2-tape set released in 1991 by Christian fundamentalist and famly psychologist Dr. James Dobson and his merry band Focus on the Family. The material on the tapes were from the Focus on the Family radio broadcast. The first tape is a panel discussion headed by Dobson. The rest of the panel include Frank Peretti, who seems to be a Christian version of Stephen King and author of what is considered the notable Christian horror fiction novel, This Present Darkness among others, Dr. Fred Dickason who was a faculty member at the Moody Bible Institute and an expert in demon possession and angeloogy, Steve Russo, an evangelist and the featured attraction of tortuous school assemblies, and Sal Dena, a private investigator who specializes in spiritual warfare and crimes revolving around Satanism and the occult. The discussion is basically about how satanism is vying for the hearts and minds of America's youth in tandem with the other "evil philosophies" humanism and the new age. So, those who engage in free thinking, scientific inquiry, compassion and just plain secular are really doing the work of the devil. Got it. Thanks panel. These folks also offer equip listeners "with the key strategies and tools we all need to combat Satan in today's world." Gotta protect families from other belief systems and the possibility that humans can lead virtuous lives without believing in supernatural entities.

The second tape is a lecture by Frank Peretti. He "shares - with delightful humor and creativity - how man's quest for personal power has led society to embrace 'moral relativism' and the dangerous belief that man himself is a god. An insightful look at man's search for truth, this is a presentation you won't forget!" Believe me, you won't forget this presentation, but for probably different reasons other than what is intended by Peretti.

Focus on the Family was based in Pomona, California, when this set came out. In 1993, the organization moved to what became the epicenter of fundamentalist Christianity, Colorado Springs, Colorado.



Tracklisting:

Tape 1

featuring Sal Dena, Dr. Fred Dickason, Steve Russo and Frank Peretti

Side 1

1. Fighting Satan in Today's World {44:15}

Side 2

1. Fighting Satan in Today's World (continued) {43:31}

Tape 2

lecture by Frank Peretti

Side 1

1. God's Way or My Way {34:33}

Side 2

1. God's Way or My Way (continued) {30:59}

Brian Ruud - From a Bum Trip to... "The Trip Beyond"

Brian Ruud - From a Bum Trip to... "The Trip Beyond"

Brian Ruud is a preacher from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada who grew up as a son of a preacher. Brian Ruud had a rebellious streak. On this LP loaded with references to drug experiences, Brian tells his story of where he came from and how he came to be the person he is today. He was basically a juvenille delinquent during most of his childhood and teenage years who was involved in robbery, violence, drug dealing and, of course, drug use. His father also had a penchant for corporal punishment. Brian was on what is called a "bum trip." He lost a lost of weight from drug abuse and felt a lot of self-hatred. Brian ended up in Prince Albert Penitentiary, what is reputed to be the San Quentin of Canadian prisons. Brian was put in solitary confinement and there he says he discovered "the trip beyond", an experience that changed his life.

One gets the impression that this LP was recorded in front of a live audience with the sounds of applause and laughter appearing. I find it odd that the audience occasionally starts laughing at inappropriate moments in Brian's lecture or rather the sounds of laughter are cued at inappropriate moments. I confess that I did laugh at a couple of Brian's "jokes", both of them about acts of theft. It sounds to me that there was no live audience present when Brian spoke, just sounds generated in a studio where Brian recorded this album.

Brian Ruud is still preaching, warning people about the dangers of drugs. He also still somewhat has his blonde afro. Besides preaching, Brian Ruud is a motivational speaker and consultant according to his website.

The album is entertaining and even inspiring enough that listeners will want to go from a bum trip to the trip beyond.

Tracklisting:

Side One

1. From a Bum Trip... side one {19:56}

Side Two

1. From a Bum Trip... side two {18:34}

John Cook - And God Gave Me a Fix: The John Cook Story

John Cook - And God Gave Me a Fix: The John Cook Story

John Cook was not always an evangelist. He used to be an actor who went by the name Sonny Austin. He mainly had bit parts and he was also a stuntman. He was on the receiving end of John Wayne and Lee Marvin fight scenes as John tells the audience. When he was not doing his day job, John was living a life doing drugs, drinking, smoking, partying, carrousing around and getting into real fights (none involved John Wayne or Lee Marvin). In other words, he lived the life of a sinner. John did just about anything that was available to get high including sniffing glue, smoking marijuana, and injecting dope.

The drugs and the Hollywood lifestyle started to take a toll on John who had everything including jewels, Cadillacs, tailor-made suits, beautiful women, swimming pools, etc. Before he decided to leave Hollywood for the slower environs of Missouri, John was involved in a terrible family tragedy. He also attempted to cut his wrists. Eventually he departed Hollywood suffering the effects of heavy drug and alcohol use, but stopped in northwestern Oklahoma. This is where he handcuffed himself to his bed so he could go turkey and kick his drug habit. He did that and became a Christian.

He ended up in Oklahoma City. John does not say how he ended up there. Apparently when this record came out, John Cook was on the circuit preaching against the evils of drugs, drinking and smoking as well as telling audiences what a horrible person he was. I'm sure that John scared the bejeezus out of the youth in attendance. I would have been. In fact, on a couple of occasions as a child, I went to hear preachers speak who mostly screamed and ranted about every 15 seconds about the sins of the world. I was frightened enough not to do anything deemed wrong. I think I was more afraid of incurring the wrath of those preachers than of God. These preachers were much more intimidating than John although this record did bring back memories.

This LP was released by C.R.S. Records in Oklahoma City.


Tracklisting:  (link will be back soon)

Side 1

1. And God Gave Me a Fix side 1 {18:31}

Side 2

1. And God Gave Me a Fix side 2 {17:10}

James Walker - The New Age in Our Schools: The Three R's

James Walker - The New Age in Our Schools: The Three R's

This tape was produced by a group called the Watchman Fellowship which is "an independent and apologetics ministry focusing on new religious movements, cults, the occult and the New Age." The president of this organization is James Walker who is the lecturer on this tape. The Watchman Fellowship believes what is really the competition in the area of beliefs (those new religious movements, cults, the occult and the New Age) is dangerous to mankind. One of the specialties of this organization is knowing how to "witness" to members of cults and new religions or how to convince members of cults and new religions that their beliefs of Christianity are better.

I'm sure the Watchman Fellowship's heart is in the right place. After all, they're trying to protect us from those strange belief systems of other humans. Assumably, we all should not only believe but accept that what the Watchman Fellowship believes is true. The Watchman Fellowship is watching out for us, but who is watching the Watchman Fellowship? Sorry, couldn't resist.

On this tape, Walker claims that the New Age movement has infiltrated the public schools to attempt to teach/brainwash the children "the three R's" which are not reading, writing and arithmetic. They are relaxation, relativism and reality manipulation. Speaking from personal experience, I have never encountered anything to do with the New Age during all of my 12 years in public school. Maybe back then these New Age dudes with their ideas of relaxation, relativism and reality manipulation were lurking outside of the school walls with the drug dealers waiting to corrupt the innocent and naive young people such as myself.

One of the highlights of this lecture is where Walker plays a tape allegedly of a New Age spirit guide working over a third grade class. The tape is supposedly recorded by a student. That particular tape sounds enticing enough that I would like to get a copy myself. I want to know more about the white rabbit with long ears and pink eyes. This part starts at about the 28:20 mark on side 1.

Notes: Someone named Rick Branch is credited as compiling the material on this tape, but since Walker is the only one doing the lecture and there's no more information available about Rick Branch, only James Walker is credited here.

There are clicks throughout the files. That is because the condition of the tape itself is not very good. Also, side 2 the sound quality is lower. The listener will have to turn up the volume when listening to side 2.

Tracklisting:

1. side 1 {43:13}

2. side 2 {40:00}

Texe Marrs - Dark Secrets of the New Age [book cover]

Probably between posts on records or other audio, I'm going to start a series of posts focusing on books (for the hell of it and see where this goes). These certainly will not be books that are a part of Oprah's Book Club. It's also highly likely that these books will not be taught in any reputable academic institution or not recommended by The New York Times Book Review. I believe that most of the books to be presented here are under the radar (perhaps for good reason). I could easily cheat and just surf all over the internet to find covers for interesting, unusual and odd books. But I would rather post about books that I find in real life as the posts may turn out a little better if I have a personal connection with a copy of the book. However, this doesn't mean that I actually read the entire book. In some cases, I do not plan to take the time to even read a single page. The cover and the blurb on the back cover are usually more interesting than the text contained in the pages IMO.

You are welcome to comment on the book or comment on the author(s). Also, you can comment if you like or do not like this idea of posts about books. Yes, the majority of the books talked about are in my personal collection. I may or may not write personal comments about the books. It depends on what book it is.

The posts on books shall start with a gem from Mr. Texe Marrs who has been warning people about the diabolical "New Age Movement." The back cover is best at explaining the essence of this book along with giving a brief background of the author.


On the back cover:

In the pages of this revealing new book, the secret "Plan" of the New Age Movement is exposed for the first time in startling detail. Basing the book on an in-depth investigation of the Movement, author Texe Marrs includes over 600 actual quotes from New Age leaders which unveil their "Plan" for establishing a New Age Messiah to lead a One-World Religion and a global government. As part of the "Plan," the Movement intends to wage a total spiritual war against Christian believers. Their ultimate goal? To eliminate every vestige of Christianity.

This is the most complete and well-documented book ever published about the New Age Movement. It shows exactly what is now being done by the New Age leadership to gain influence in every facet of society, from the entertainment industry to public schools and government. Marrs details specifically the New Age Plan to win over the next generation by flooding the media - TV cartoon shows, movies, comic books, libraries, etc. - with material that promotes New Age religious thinking and doctrine. Finally, Marrs shows how New Age ideas have already begun to infiltrate and undermine Christian churches from within.

Dark Secrets of the New Age is a sobering expose of the alarming New Age Movement with an urgent message for every believing Christian.

Texe Marrs is the author of more than a dozen books on computers, technology, and Christian faith in the modern world. He has taught at the University of Texas at Austin as well as two other universities. He is a retired career officer in the U.S. Air Force and currently heads Living Truth Ministries in Austin, Texas. He frequently speaks to churches and other organizations on the New Age Movement and has appeared on radio and TV talk shows across America.

W. Cleon Skousen - Instant Insanity Drugs

W. Cleon Skousen - Instant Insanity Drugs

Special thanks to aethr for providing this one in the comments section.

Instant Insanity Drugs was released on the Key Records label, the same label that released Tony Dolan's album, previously posted on this blog. I found out that Key Records was a rightwing outfit affiliated with the John Birsch Society when I did a little research on Skousen's background.

Skousen was an FBI agent before he fully delved into writing conservative commentary. He is known for the book The Naked Communist which is about the evils of communism and their diabolical plans to turn America's children into drugged up commies and immoral blasphemers or something like that. Skousen also served on the faculty at Brigham Young University and active in the Mormon Church of the Latter Day Saints. Skousen tries to educate about the dangers of illegal narcotics or "psychedelic drugs". The guy who wrote the liner notes, Vick Knight, Jr., an assistant superintendent in a school district in Orange County, California, claims that:

Skousen brilliantly unmasks the Timothy Learys among us, the Pied Pipers who tell our youngsters they can "turn on, tune in and drop out" by means of potent weeds and seeds and chemical compounds. He tells why there is no such thing as a "good trip".

Then Vick says this LP should be required listening for every student, parent, educator and law enforcement officer. If enough of us, through this medium, become aware of the potential chromosomal damage and long-lasting psychotic aftereffects of the mind-bending drugs, then perhaps Tommy Forrester, and countless others, will not have died in vain.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Instant Insanity Drugs Part 1 {22:26}

Side 2

1. Instant Insanity Drugs Part 2 {21:44}

The Preaching Puppets - Lil' Mike at the Seashore/Sunshine Mountain 7"

The Preaching Puppets - Lil' Mike at the Seashore/Sunshine Mountain 7"

Pastor Bruce Rodrick was the man behind The Preaching Puppets on this 7" record. Puppets seemed to have been an effective way to deliver the Christian message to the children and puppets are probably still helpful today. According to this website, Rodrick hosted a couple of childrens' TV programs on a Tampa Bay. Florida station. One was a daily show called "Uncle Bruce" that was considerably secular although he emphasized teaching morals. The other show was a Sunday morning show called "Kids Bible Club" where he performed Bible drama with his puppets. This show had songs and a Bible quiz. Rodrick's main character other than himself was a dummy named Little Mike who appears on this record's first track.

There's nothing outrageous, over-the-top or anything extreme to be found on this record. This is an interesting example of the use of ventriloquism to convince children to believe in a particular supernatural entity and a religious stance. I still do not know if this was recorded during his stint in Tampa Bay or afterwards.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Lil' Mike at the Seashore {4:42}

Side 2

1. Sunshine Mountain {3:21}

Lust Control - Dancing Naked

Lust Control - Dancing Naked

A while back, conservative Christian punk/hard rock band Lust Control's album We Are Not Ashamed was posted. That album had professional production. Lust Control self-released two albums prior to that album. Dancing Naked was the band's second album. It's not as well polished in production (i.e. low-fi), but it's really not much of an issue. The tunes rock and can be enjoyable even if one disagrees with their perspective and can get past it. As far as I know, their first two albums were released only on cassette while We Are Not Ashamed was released on both tape and CD. A few songs from this album were rerecorded and put on We Are Not Ashamed. For a little background information on the band, go to the earlier Lust Control post as I don't feel like it writing it again.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Rebuke {1:17}

2. Jesus Washed Judas' Feet {0:32}

3. Dancing Naked {5:46}

4. What About Your Wife? {0:32}

5. Circumcised, Baptized, & Moon Pies {2:56}

6. Fun, Fun Feeling {3:43}

7. Living in the New Age {3:32}

8. Witch Hunt {0:13}

Side 2

1. What's Goin On {1:23}

2. Say It Like a Rock Star {0:51}

3. Big Bang {3:09}

4. Deliverance {1:19}

5. John Styll {0:13}

6. Swimsuit Edition Wallpaper {3:38}

7. Operation Rescue {2:38}

8. That Groove Thang {2:01}

9. You Too {0:49}

10. Planned Parenthood/Grace Reprise {2:43}

Bill Glass - Get "Up" for the Game

Bill Glass - Get "Up" for the Game

Another one from Bill Glass. On this record, the former pro football player speaks in front of a group of teenagers somewhere in Arkansas. He uses more football metaphors in an attempt to motivate people for not only athletic competitions but for the game of life. The speech on this record has been called by high school principals and university administrators the greatest speech they have ever heard as opposed to the other record where it's merely one of the greatest speeches they've ever heard. That's what the liner notes say so it's quite true.

No doubt this speech will pump up whoever listens to it and instill a winning attitude. Glass makes a strong appeal to the two major coexisting religions here in Oklahoma, football and Christianity. Now if I may be excused as I'm pumped up and ready to go. I have a Super Bowl party to help put together.

Tracklisting:

SIDE ONE

1. Be Yourself and Be Your Best Self/Believe in Yourself (How to Get "UP" for the Game) {15:20}

SIDE TWO

1. Be Understanding of Others/Be Going Somewhere {20:39}

Lust Control - We Are Not Ashamed

Lust Control - We Are Not Ashamed


The members of the band and other credits:

Gene - vocals
Butch - bass, background vocals
Bradford - guitar, background vocals
Matt - drums, background vocals
guest background vocals: Kemper Crabb, Bob, Marie, and Joey Knight



Lust Control is a fundamentalist Christian conservative punk band from Austin, Texas that were active from 1988 to the mid 1990s. Their sound resembles secular bands such as The Ramones, Black Flag and Suicidal Tendencies. They performed live anonymously in a similar manner as The Residents by wearing ski masks and not revealing their identities; they only used their first names in the credits. Lust Control is not afraid to put out songs about sex which deal specifically with abortion, abstinance, marriage and "The Big 'M'". Lust Control is also direct with their viewpoints of controversial issues from a Christian perspective unlike most contemporary Christian bands. They believe that adhering to fundamentialist Christian principles is the best way to live. The band included a Bible study as an accompaniment to the songs.





I found a cassette copy of this at a Goodwill in Moore, Oklahoma during 2004. I rank it among my top 10 thrift store finds. I recall stumbling upon the song "The Big "M"" sometime during my freshman year in college while scanning the radio. It was one of the funniest things I've ever heard and never have been forgotten. Shortly afterwards, I found out it was an all "contemporary Christian" music station and it seemed to be in the regular rotation for a while although no DJ was there to announce the name of the band nor the song. I found out this information much later from a website.
There is an interview with Lust Control's lead vocalist here. Their identities were revealed.
Postcript: Lust Control recently reissued a remastered version of the album with 18 bonus tracks including songs from their previous album This is a Condom Nation, live songs, commentaries, the album release party radio spot and karoake versions of "The Big "M"" and "Planned Parenthood". It's available at the band's website.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Grace {1:33}

2. Leave Amy Alone {0:51}

3. You Make Me Puke {1:54}

4. Return to Vomit {1:11}

5. Planned Parenthood {1:44}

6. The Big "M" {3:30}

7. Deliverance {1:20}

8. If You Fail {2:23}

9. Virginity Disease {3:31}

Side 2

1. The Secret {2:37}

2. Real Men Cry {2:21}

3. Pray for the City {3:13}

4. Mad at the Girls {1:45}

5. Speaking in Tongues {3:11}

6. Get Married {1:30}

7. Operation Rescue {2:37}

8. Victim of Revolution/Grace Reprise {3:57}

Jimmy Swaggart - The Ring of Fire

Jimmy Swaggart - The Ring of Fire

Jimmy preaches to the youth of America about perceived evils such as sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll (especially acid rock), womens' reproductive rights, miniskirts, and sex. This particular record was recorded during the late 1960s (either 1968 or 1969). Back then, it seems that Jimmy knew what he was talking about, especially sex. Later in the 1980s, as is the case with most self-righteous individuals especially preachers, the married Swaggart displays hypocrisy by engaging in adultery with a prostitute at a motel. There's also an interesting tidbit connecting Jimmy to an important rock 'n' roll figure. I actually didn't know this until I heard this record.



A few years ago (I believe 2003), I found a copy of this record inside a Goodwill at Midwest City, Oklahoma, a suburb east of Oklahoma City. This is one of my favorite Goodwill finds and this record provides much entertainment. Portions of this record have been sampled by Meat Beat Manifesto and Christian Marclay. If anyone else sampled this, please let me know.

In the "Where Are They Now?" portion of this post, the defrocked Swaggart still heads his own ministry, Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He also still preaches on TV, most notably on Spike TV according to his web site. Jimmy seemingly has been banished to obscurity as a flock of televangleists have replaced him on the totem pole in terms of followers, prestige , notoriety, and media coverage.
Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. The Ring of Fire side 1 {29:06}

Side 2

1. The Ring of Fire side 2 {28:15}