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    The History
    The first indication of any change came through the encouragement of Chuck's ex-manager, who knew that he'd been out of recording for several years. He set up a meeting between Chuck and Freddie Piro, an executive in the record division of National General Pictures, who immediately expressed an interest in both his singing and song-writing abilities. The two decided to pursue the possibility of producing an album. While no such album materialized in the form they had envisioned, the stage had been set. Out of this meeting developed a friendship among Freddie, Chuck, and what was to become Love Song.


    Tommy grinin' and a pickin'


    One of many outdoor concerts by the sea

    The boys at the Laguna house were cheered by the possibility of doing some recording and eagerly anticipated work as full-time musicians. Discussions centering around philosophy and religion dominated much of the conversation, and a couple of the guys even went so far as to suggest that it was God who had brought them all together. And who could say that He hadn't, for the Lord began to move directly in each of their lives. The changes clicked along like dominoes. Fred Field accepted Jesus after reading a tract someone had given him, and Jay came to know the Lord through a friend. Their enthusiasm for this new life in Jesus quite naturally affected Tommy and Chuck, who, although still unsure, remained opened to it. A mild conflict resulted as the four of them became involved in complex arguments over doctrines they knew nothing about.

    Finally, someone suggested they seek counsel at a Christian commune in nearby Newport Beach. Anxious to find some answers, Jay, Fred, Tommy and Chuck piled into a van and headed for the commune. Their reception at the commune and later at Calvary Chapel was unlike anything they had ever experienced.

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