#96 – Sometimes Alleluia (Chuck Girard) | 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music
In the CCM Professor countdown of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music, we spotlight #96: “Sometimes Alleluia” by Chuck Girard—its story, impact, and why it still resonates.”
#96 — Sometimes Alleluia Chuck Girard
Quick Facts
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Song in Context
“Sometimes Alleluia” represents a moment when Christian music wasn’t content to stay in a single lane—
it aimed for conviction, craft, and cultural reach.
Whether you first heard it on radio, youth group mixtapes, or a compilation CD,
this song carries a distinct signature that still sounds like its era while speaking beyond it.
For the purposes of this countdown, I’m not just ranking “hits.” I’m weighing impact,
longevity, and how deeply a song lodged itself into the shared memory
of the Christian music community.
Why It Matters
Lyrics
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What’s Next
Tomorrow, we continue the countdown with #95 – He Will Carry You | Scott Wesley Brown.
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| Artist: | Leslie Phillips |
| Album: | Dancing With Danger |
| Year Released: | 1984 |
| Record Label(s): | Myrrh |
| Producer(s): | Dan Posthuma |
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#97 – Strength Of My Life – Leslie Phillips
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#95 – He Will Carry You | Scott Wesley Brown
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