Studio album · 1986
Back to the Street
Released in September 1986 on Star Song, this was Petra's first album with lead singer John Schlitt, formerly of Head East, and the first produced by John and Dino Elefante. The ballad "Thankful Heart" reached No. 1 on the Christian adult contemporary chart.
Nominated: 1987Grammy Award, Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus; 1987Dove Award, Contemporary Album of the Year (CCM Encyclopedia names it Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year)
- Released
- September 1986
- Label
- Star Song/A&M
- Produced by
- John Elefante, Dino Elefante
- Top Christian Albums
- #4
Track list
Singles from this album: “Back to the Street”, “Shakin the House”, “King's Ransom”, “Whole World” and “Thankful Heart”.
- Back to the StreetSingle · #2 Christian Rock 4:14
- You Are I Am 3:08
- Shakin the HouseSingle · #8 Christian Rock 4:28
- King's RansomSingle · #13 Christian CHR 4:18
- Whole WorldSingle · #5 Christian Rock 4:50
- Another Crossroad 3:50
- Run for Cover 3:15
- Fool's Gold 4:48
- Altar Ego 4:43
- Thankful HeartSingle · #1 Christian AC 3:17
Petra on this record
- Bob Hartmanguitars, arrangements
- John Schlittlead vocals, backing vocals
- John Lawrykeyboards, Fairlight programming, background vocals
- Mark Kellybass guitar, background vocals
- Louie Weaverdrums