I am not Wayne Watson

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Released Aug 1, 2020 Some rockin'. Some serious. Some bold. Some inspiring. Some satire. Some fun. Some hopeful. Some challenging.All with a message. The album title was inspired by two things: (1) People will frequently see my name and their brains translate it from "Wayne Wasion (WAY-sun)" to "Wayne Watson," due to their similarity and that "Watson" is more common than "Wasion," which is admittedly a bit unusual. (2) Wayne Watson is a popular Christian artist, very popular in the 1980s and 90s. He is probably best known for the classic worship song Almighty, certainly one of my favorites. So I decided to play with that confusion and go with "I am not Wayne Watson." That is not meant to be a slight to Wayne Watson, as he is light years ahead of me in songwriting and talent! So, going with the Wayne Watson theme, the cover art is a parody of Wayne's self-title album, apty titled, Wayne Watson, displayed here.
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A little ZZ Top-inspired ditty with a message you likely won't hear from the beards.
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I wrote the lyrics to this back in the 80's, but didn't like the song that I wrote with it, so filed it away. Going through some old files, I came across it and thought I could work with it again. To rid the former melody/chords from memory, I started with the drum and bass line and worked out from there. It then started taking on a unique style and ended up with this. Note: Just to clarify, this is not intended to be a rap song, but a narrative, kind of like Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean, but in a more bluesy/aternative rock style.
Guest artist: Lindon McCarty on lead guitar interludes
Juxtaposition of Jeremiah 29:11-14, Matthew 23:37, Psalm 105:4 and Lamentations 3:25Special thanks to Jimmy Wasion, Sally Wasion and Lisa K'por for the additional vocals .
Guest artists: Additional vocals by Jimmy Wasion, Sally Wasion, and Lisa K'por
My satirical attempt at southern gospel quartet. With nodds to Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Guest artist: Jimmy Wasion on piano
While we look to the strong and famous for answers and help, God is using the obscure and unsung to work wonders.
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A musical interpretation of the 23rd Psalm.
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"...let God be true but every man a liar..." Romans 3:4 “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know." Job 42:2-3 "In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began" Titus 1:2
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I generally don't like prosperity preaching, especially on television. Hiding their lack of integrity under phony spiritual cloaks of their so-called faith, rather than believing God to provide for their "ministry," they prey on the discouragement, desperation, and despair of the poor, the infirm, and the elderly, promising prosperity, blessing, and healing in exchange for their money. And while their listeners cling to that false hope, the charlatans get richer, buying their mansions and private jets. This is a song, styled after 80's new wave music, from the perspective of such a preacher.
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Back in the late 1970s we went to a Farrell and Farrell concert at Westside Assembly of God in Davenport, IA. As they were introducing a song, they explained that, where they came from, they didn't say "business," but rather "bidness." For some reason that stuck with me through the years. Later (much later), as I was preparing a sermon about gossip and how we should respond to it to stop it from spreading, "bidness" came to mind and planted seeds to this song -- my rockin' response to gossip and backbiting.
Guest artist: Lindon McCarty on lead guitar
Based on Revelation 12:11 and many other Scriptures about what Jesus did for us on the cross.
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"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7"...Christ in you, the hope of glory." (Colossians 1:27"looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ," Titus 2:13
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What people say

  • This record is cool! Creative songwriting and great musicianship throughout! At different times I hear shades of Wilco and the White Stripes! Nice work, worth a listen!
Josh Murtha, ChicagoAug 26 2020 . . .
Here's the first thing you need to know about a Wayne Wasion album: you don't know what you're going to hear next. Here's the second thing: you're going to hear the growth of an artist. Wayne is not afraid to try one new thing after another, and you can hear those layers building across his whole discography. Give it a shot!
Zack Jordan, ChicagoOct 22 2020 . . .
Very creative, great lyrics, uplifting, enjoyed listening to it.
John Rex, New Lenox, ILMar 24 2021. . .
Yeah. So Wayne's my brother. When I went off to join the Navy in 1970, he was a dweeb. In every way a rebel. I fully expected a future of watching him slowly drain his life away. His only talent was alienating whatever authority figure happened to be available. Music? Forget it. Not going to happen. Then somebody introduced him to Jesus. Talk about your about face! I came home on leave to find him singing and playing a 12-string. Actually writing songs. And he wasn't half bad!He's had some 45 years to "mature" his music. You'd think it was even longer. His stuff is good. I mean really good. And when he get's that certain "wild hair" it's beyond Weird Al good. Try it. You'll like it. This big brother is more than proud of him.
Steve Wasion, Mt Carmel, ILMar 24 2021. . .
Loved the unique and fun feel this album has. You can feel and hear the creative thought that came behind the production of this. Wayne, you are a true talent my friend!
Joell Melendez, Cicero, ILMar 25 2021. . .
If there’s one thing Wayne Wasion is good at, it’s writing songs that get stuck in your head. He has a great talent for turning clichés on their heads, penning lyrics that make you chuckle and think deeply at the same time. This record is definitely one to check out!
Drew Fredrickson, ChicagoMar 27 2021 . . .
Wayne, I was extremely impressed. Loved every song. The beat, the humor and all based on scripture. God has to be busting at the seams with pride and joy. I remember singing with you as a kid. But you passed me up a very long time ago. Even if you don't sell a million it's ok cause you did good brother. Thank you for sharing. Hugs from afar. Love you !
Myra Wasion Brady, South Daytona, FLMar 31 2021 9:53 PM. . .
I was just listening to the latest album by group member Wayne Wasion, and I thought I'd give a review. As you may gather from the title of the project, Wayne has a penchant for the tongue in cheek. 🙂 Both lyrically and musically Wayne's songs fit the definition of "Jesus music"--lyrically in that the songs are clear and bold messages about the faithfulness of God, the importance of knowing Jesus, as well as a call to repentance and holy living. Musically the songs fit the Jesus music moniker because the music is in the style of the best Jesus music from the '70s and '80s. Several of the songs, as well as Wayne's singing style, have that tongue-in-cheek quality I mentioned, while delivering serious and important messages. A couple songs, such as "Grace, Cheap Grace" and "The Whole World Knows My Name," are satirical treatments of eternal problems in the church, cheap grace and the prosperity gospel, respectively. There's also "None of My Bidness," a warning against gossip. Musically the strongest songs on the album are the ZZ Top influenced opener, "You Whooped Him Good," a slightly tongue-in-cheek yet earnest account of God's victory over Satan, and "Don't Tell Me," a song about how God can change a life in a moment, which reminds me a lot of Alarma-era Daniel Amos. The afore-mentioned "The Whole World Knows My Name" also stands out musically. Another of the songs reminded me of the Talking Heads, too, but I can't now put my finger on which one that was. "Clever" and "heartfelt" are the two words I'd use to describe this album. If you like listenable rock music with words that glorify God and edify the listener, I think you'll enjoy this album.
Morgan Trotter, AlabamaApr 23 2021. . .
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