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Wikipedia article"'What If I Stumble?'" is a song by the American contemporary Christian music group DC Talk. Released in 1995, it was the third radio single from the group's fourth album, 'Jesus Freak'. "What If I Stumble?" received many critical plaudits from Christian sources for its deep and introspective lyrics concerning the possibilities that personal weaknesses could bring shame to Christ. CompositionThe song features a vocal quote from Brennan Manning. "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." Release and acclaimThe song was released as the third single for 'Jesus Freak' in 1996 and received positive comments from Christian music critics. "What If I Stumble?" was No. 1 for six weeks on Christian Radio. Other releasesVarious versions of "What If I Stumble?" have appeared on several DC Talk official releases, including the band's greatest hits album 'Intermission'. A live version of "What If I Stumble?" was included on the 1997 live release 'Welcome to the Freak Show'. Cover versionsOn the DC Talk tribute album, 'Freaked!', Sarah Kelly recorded a cover of "What If I Stumble?" Personnel*Toby McKeehan vocals, production *Michael Tait vocals *Kevin Max Smith vocals *John Painter bass guitar *Chris Rodriquez guitar *Jerry McPherson mandolin *John Painter bass guitar, guitar, accordion *Todd Collins programming, cowbell, drums *Shawn McWilliams drums *Todd Collins percussion *Mark Heimermann production, vocal arrangement AccoladesReferences*Farias, Andree. 'Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music'. Routledge, 2005. *Taff, Tori. '100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music'. Integrity, 2006. NotesCategory:1996 singles Category:DC Talk songs Category:Songs written by TobyMac Category:1995 songs Category:ForeFront Records singles | |
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