The Finest Moments is a compilation album by Christian singer Sandi Patti, released in 1989 on Word Records.[2] Although not your typical "best of" album, this collection of songs consists of some live highlights from her 1983 live album More Than Wonderful, some choice songs from the first ten years of her recording career from 1979's Sandi's Song to 1986's Morning Like This and one brand new track "Exalt The Name" recorded specifically for this collection co-written by CCM singer-songwriter Margaret Becker. The album peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart[3] and was certified Gold by the RIAA in October 1993.

The Finest Moments
Compilation album by
ReleasedOctober 23, 1989
Recorded1979–1989
Studio
GenreCCM, inspirational music, gospel
Length60:55
LabelWord
ProducerGreg Nelson, Sandi Patti, David T. Clydesdale, Neal Joseph
Sandi Patti chronology
Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company
(1989)
The Finest Moments
(1989)
Another Time...Another Place
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."How Majestic Is Your Name" (*)Michael W. SmithMore Than Wonderful2:36
2."Exalt the Name"Margaret Becker, Mark HauthNew recording3:15
3."In the Name of the Lord"Sandi Patti, Gloria Gaither, Phil McHughMorning Like This5:00
4."The Day He Wore My Crown" (***)Phil JohnsonSandi's Song5:07
5."Pour On the Power"Dwight Liles, Mark Gersmehl, Niles BoropSongs from the Heart3:10
6."They Could Not" (**)Ron Harris, Claire CloningerLift Up the Lord5:36
7."More Than Wonderful" (with Larnelle Harris *)Lanny WolfeMore Than Wonderful5:39
8."The Home of the Lord" (with Russ Taff ***)David Diggs, Robert Mason, Jonathan MichaelsLove Overflowing3:17
9."How Great Thou Art"Stuart K. HineHymns Just for You5:23
10."Upon This Rock" (*)Gloria Gaither, Dony McGuireMore Than Wonderful4:58
11."O Magnify the Lord" (*)Dick and Melodie TunneyChristmas: The Gift Goes On2:02
12."Via Dolorosa"Billy Sprague, Niles BoropSongs from the Heart4:32
13."We Shall Behold Him" (***)Dottie RamboLove Overflowing5:48
14."The Stage Is Bare"Sandi Patti, Gloria Gaither, Bill Gaither, Bill GeorgeSongs from the Heart4:19

All tracks produced by Greg Nelson and Sandi Patti except the following tracks:

Charts

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Chart (1990) Peak
position
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard) 2

Radio singles

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Year Singles Peak positions
CCM AC[5]
1989-90 "Exalt The Name" 2

Certifications and sales

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Sandi Patti – The Finest Moments at AllMusic. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  2. ^ Sandi Patti: The Finest Moments. Word Records. 1989.
  3. ^ "Sandi Patty: The Finest Moments (Top Christian Albums)". Billboard.
  4. ^ "David T. Clydesdale - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
  5. ^ Brothers, Jeffrey Lee, ed. (2003). CCM Hot Hits: AC Charts 1978 – 2001. AuthorHouse. p. 171. ISBN 1-4107-3294-0.
  6. ^ "American album certifications – Sandi Patti – The Finest Moments". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 24 September 2022.