First Fruit's 30th Anniversary

Today is the 30th anniversary of Sonseed's first (and only) album, "First Fruit". Listen to all the songs from the album!













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First Fruit Lyrics

Over the weekend I finally transcribed the lyrics to all the songs on "First Fruit." You can find them here.

Note: Lyrics are 97% accurate, 3% best guess.

Wikipedia Article for First Fruit

I just created the Wikipedia page for First Fruit.

The Copyright for First Fruit

First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.

Type of Work:	Sound Recording
Registration Number / Date:	SR0000035515 / 1981-12-11
Title:	First fruit / [performed by] Sonseed.
Imprint:	[Brooklyn] : Sonseed RM-824, c1981.
Publisher Number:	Sonseed RM-824
Description:	1 sound disc : 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
Copyright Claimant:	Sonseed, Inc.
Date of Creation:	1981
Date of Publication:	1981-11-01
Authorship on Application:	words, music, arrangements & sound recording: Sonseed, Inc., employer for hire.
Previous Registration:	Words, music & arrangements prev. reg.
Basis of Claim:	New Matter: "sound recording."
Copyright Note:	C.O. correspondence.
Contents:	Born of the flesh -- Another kind of love song -- Jesus is a friend of mine -- The Gospel ship -- Sonseed -- The Opened door -- Sail on -- Oh, happy day -- Gettin' back -- And the Father will dance -- Say yes.
Other Title:	The Gospel ship.
	The Opened door.
Names:	Sonseed.
	Sonseed, Inc.

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Rest In Peace, Brother John

"Brother John" Wieners, former member of Sonseed, passed away on September 29, 2008. Wieners gained internetional fame earlier this year when "Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine" was posted on YouTube. He was the lead singer on the song "Sonseed," the band's fifth track of their album, "First Fruits."

He was preceded by drummer Nick Sciarra, and survived by band members Sal Polichetti, Patricia Costagliola, Melody Sorrentino, Anne Lessing, Jimmy Archer, and Frank Franco.

Read more here.

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Track List:

1. Born of the Flesh
   
2. Another Kind of Love Song
   
3. Jesus Is A Friend Of Mine
   
4. The Gospel Ship
   
5. Sonseed
   
6. The Opened Door
   
7. Sail On
   
8. Oh Happy Day
   
9. Gettin' Back
   
10. And The Father Will Dance
    
11. Say Yes