Going Public

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Going Public
Studio album by Newsboys
Released	July 26, 1994
Genre	Christian rock Christian pop
Label	Star Song Records
Producer(s)	Steve Taylor & Peter Furler
Newsboys chronology
Not Ashamed (1992)	Going Public (1994)	Take Me to Your Leader (1996)

Going Public is a music album by the Christian rock/pop band, Newsboys, released in 1994. This album was the band's first smash success, and featured "Shine". Taken from Matthew 5:16, this song became an instant hit, and dramatically impacted the Christian music scene.

The album was recognised with two Dove Awards, one for "Rock Album of the Year," and the other "Rock Recorded Song of the Year" for "Shine." [1], as well as nominations for Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Shine") and Song of the Year ("Shine"). Going Public was also nominated for a Grammy, for Best Rock Gospel Album.

In 2001, Going Public was recognized by CCM Magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music, and in 2006, "Shine" was included included in the top ten of CCM's 100 Greatest Songs of Christian Music.

[edit] Tracklisting

1. "Real Good Thing" 2:53
2. "Shine" 3:42
3. "Spirit Thing" 3:27
4. "Let It Rain" 4:17
5. "Going Public" 3:30
6. "Truth and Consequences" 2:58
7. "Lights Out" 3:09
8. "Be Still" 3:19
9. "When You Called My Name" 4:02
10. "Elle G." 5:12

[edit] Radio Singles

• Number One Radio Singles at Christian Radio Stations in America
  • "Shine"
  • "Spirit Thing"
  • "Truth and Consequences"
  • "Real Good Thing"
  • "Let It Rain"
• Other Radio Singles
  • "Going Public"
  • "Be Still"

[edit] Videos

• "Shine"
  • Received a Dove Award nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year, as well as an Intl. Angel Award.