Something for Christmas

[Rusty]

New Christmas Song and Background about it.
While at the mall a couple of years ago, my then four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined up to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, he asked his mom, "where's the line to see Jesus"?

My sister mentioned this to my dad, who immediately became inspired and jotted words down to a song in just a few minutes. After putting music to the words, and doing a quick recording at home, he received a great response from friends. He sent the song off to Nashville without much response, except for a Christian song writer who suggested adding a bridge at the end of the first chorus.

My dad then asked if I wanted to record the song to see what we could do with it. I listened to the song, made a few changes to the words to make it flow better, and we headed to Shock City Studios.
It was at the studio where Chris, owner and producer, rewrote the 2nd verse and part of the chorus... with goose bumps and emotions high, we were all hopeful and felt like we had something special. The demo was recorded in just under 2 hours and sent off again to Nashville ... still no response.

Then 2 weeks before Christmas last year, my cousins Greg and Robbie decided to do a video to see what we could accomplish on YouTube. The first day we had 3000 hits and it soared from there. We received e-mails, phone calls, Facebook messages from people all over asking for the music, CD's, iTunes, anything... we had nothing. After a couple of meetings with Chris following the amazing response, we got serious. We headed back into the studio this past spring... this time with guitars, drums, bass, pianos, choirs... the real deal.... and here we are today.

Getting iTunes set up, a website put together, and loving that thousands upon thousands of Christians have come together... remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Out of the mouths of babes come profound truths that many adults can not understand. Hopefully Spencer's observation will cause people all over to reflect on the love of Jesus, and that one day we will all stand in line to see Him. We are most thankful to our Heavenly Father for this chance to share our music with you. Merry Christmas everyone.


MERRY
CHRISTMAS

OFFICIAL MUSIC
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[Pitchy]

That was beautiful Rusty and right on, Jesus is the reason for the season.

[Blaine]

Very, very special. That should be in the hearts and minds of everyone. I hope it goes gold and platinum.

[J Miller]

I love it. But being on dial up, I'm only half way through it. While waiting for it to download I went to the Becky Kelley website and read up on her. The site said this song was released in 2010, making it two years old. I never heard it before, so it's new to me.

And I would love a CD and video if they can be had.
{NOTE} it tells you were to get them at the end of the video.

Joe

[J Miller]

Rusty,

I'm not overly religious, but that video made me cry. I've long lamented the fact that "the christmas season" ( small c used deliberately ) starts before Thanksgiving now. And that no one seems to care that Jesus is the real reason for this time of the year.

Thanks for posting the link to this. I do appreciate it.

Now I just have one question, who is the boy and the pianist in the video?

Joe

[Topside]

WOW! Thank you for putting that up. Gonna make sure everybody at my house sees it. Great reminder of the true importance of the next few days.
Reed.

[gcburt]

Rusty - THANK YOU for putting up that link to a very special presentation - Garth

[RIHMFIRE]

that was great...beautiful song and message

Merry Christmas to you and your families!

[Rusty]

I found the lyrics...here they are in case you didn't catch it all either.

Christmas time was approaching
Snow was starting to fall
Shoppers choosing their presents
People filling the mall

Children waiting for Santa
With excitement and glee
A little boy tugged my sweater
Looked up and asked me

Where's the line to see Jesus?
Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday
Why don't we see Him more?

As I stood in amazement
At this message profound
I looked down to thank him
He was no where around

The little boy at the mall
Might as well have had wings
As the tears filled my eyes
Thought I heard him sing

Where's the line to see Jesus?
Is He here at the store?
If Christmas time is His birthday
Why don't we see Him more?

Where's the line to see Jesus?
He was born for me
Santa Claus brought me presents
But Christ gave His life for me

In the blink of an eye
At the sound of His trump
We'll all stand in line at His throne
Every knee shall bow down
Every tongue will confess
That Jesus Christ is Lord

(Repeat Chorus)

Where's the line?
Where's the line?
Where's the line for the Lord?