[Once I wander'd alone on the road of life]

Composer: Dick Ross

Ross was a pioneer in Christian feature film with his "Mr. Texas" that premiered in the Hollywood Bowl in 1951. He produced film and television for Don Lee, Bob Pierce, and Billy Graham. Ross left Graham's World Wide pictures in 1964 after producing the theatrical feature film, "The Restless Ones." Ross created and produced television specials for Oral Roberts and Kathryn Kuhlman in the 1960s and 70s. --Daniel Mahraun (from identitynetwork.com) Go to person page >

Composer: Ralph Carmichael

Ralph Carmichael was born May 27, 1927, in Quincy, Ill. to Rev. Richard and Adelle Carmichael. A graduate of Southern California Bible College (now Vanguard University), he became head of the school’s music department in his early 20s. His “Campus Christian Hour” that aired on KHJ-TV in Los Angeles, featuring his college band and singers with big band treatments of hymns and gospel songs, won an Emmy in 1951. Other early work involved serving as minister of music for Temple Baptist and Calvary Assembly churches, arranging and conducting musical scores for religious radio shows as well as for numerous sacred artists. Ralph’s musical talents have given us over 300 gospel songs, including such favorites as “The Savior Is Waiting,”… Go to person page >