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Across the Bay really got started between 1970-1971 when I was in college. The impetus came from a song my friend, Archie would sing. He turned the guitar to a “D” chord and played it like Richie Havens. Archie didn’t say Jesus but that's what I heard. I only had the first verse until 2021 when I add the rest of the song. The idea of the song is that Jesus is just a few miles across the bay and wants to bring love to the world.

lyrics

Verse 1:

Sixteen years ago, my love politely said
you cannot find the answer lying in your head.
you cannot swim the ocean, standing on the beach.
Thank you for the apple. I prefer the peach.

Chorus:

All the people go passing by.
They all love him.
O by the way,
He just dropped in for this to say.
He’ll be back on visitor day.
He’s just a few miles
Across the bay.

Verse 2:

Shiver in your snowflake. Smolder in your sweat
You haven’t got the answer. You haven’t tried Jesus yet
Love in mass production is what he wants to see
The number one producer is what he wants to be.

Chorus:

All the people go passing by.
They all love him.
O by the way,
He just dropped in for this to say.
He’ll be back on visitor day.
He’s just a few miles
Across the bay.

Verse 3:

See his hand is open. Why do you come in?
You got to now get serious. Confess to Him your sin.
He promises forgiveness, peace and comfort too.
All for just the asking. Jesus died for you.

Chorus:

All the people go passing by.
They all love him.
O by the way,
He just dropped in for this to say.
He’ll be back on visitor day.
He’s just a few miles
Across the bay.

credits

from Calling You (Summer 1975), released June 12, 2022
Wheeler Ray Winstead
(Writer / Lead Vocalist / Backing Vocals)

Kinard Cherry
(Producer / Composer / Lead Guitar / Acoustic Guitar / Bass Guitar)

Joshua Winstead
(Bass Guitar - Vamp)

Brandon Frith
(Guest Lead Vocalist / Background Vocals)

Caleb Hacker
(Guest Lead Vocalist / Background Vocals)

Trinity Washington
(Background Vocals)

Haze Amaze
(Drums)

Pete Chatmon
(Organ)

David Lindsey
(Mixing Engineer)

Junior Lee
(Mastering Engineer)

Chika Aneke
(Graphic Design - Album)

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Wheeler Winstead was inspired to write this song in the summer of 1975 in the midst of his personal journey to discover more of his divine purpose and calling. This song is a reflection of the the events and influences which contributed to his present revelation of the love of God and Jesus Christ as Lord. ... more

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