Music Groups
Genesis (1971-1973)
This was a gospel rock group from the Long Beach, California area in the early 1970s.
The 25 plus members came from a local church and Long Beach City College choir and performed at a variety of community functions with a focus on Christian ministry.
Their songlist consisted of popular Christian songs from the period and some classic original material.
All song arrangements were by Paul Bourassa.
Their version of gospel classical rock with 8 part choral arrangements set them apart from any other groups of that era.
The picture above is from their original rock opera ACTS which is the story of the Apostles Peter and Paul as told in the book of Acts, and is featured in the Musicals section of this website.
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Paul Bourassa - producer / director |
Jan Fischer - vocals |
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John Bilar - lead guitar |
Kathy Miller - vocals |
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Dale Nestlerode - bass guitar |
Art Garcia - vocals |
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Pam Premro - Hammond organ |
Jeane Relleve - vocals |
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Paul Dobies - electric piano and vocals |
Dan Musser - vocals |
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Darby Diaz - drums |
Barbara Dobies - vocals |
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Bob English - congas |
Glenn Howard - vocals |
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Dave Shultz - percussion |
Ann Relleve - vocals |
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Kenny Kaplan - trumpet, flugel horn |
Linda Johnson - vocals |
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Dean Hamill - guitar |
Teresa Brady - vocals |
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Randy Johnson - bass guitar |
John Kubal - vocals |
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Kelly Green - vocals |
Jane Kubal - vocals |
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Karen Miller - vocals |
Ann Hammonds - vocals |
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Paul Medina - vocals |
Charlie Bettis - vocals |
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Jan Jashinski - vocals |
Stu Proctor - vocals |
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Carol Dupont - vocals |
Janet Hines - vocals |
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Dan Brady - vocals |
Mark Bourassa - vocals |
A double CD of Genesis performances is available. Send a request to: paul.bourassa@cox.net
Listen to Songs: (Photo Gallery below)
Oxnard Concert
This concert was performed on May 27, 1973 at the Oxnard Civic Auditorium (now called The Performing Arts Center) in Oxnard, Calif.
This was the most dynamic of the Genesis concerts and evoked an amazing response from the audience.
They opened with "The Creation" which told the Biblical story of creation in 7 movements, and then presented Old Testament based songs.
The second half of the show shared the message of the New Testament and climaxed with "Talkin' Bout Jesus".
The performance was recorded with 2 mics on a cassette recorder in front of the stage.
All the songs from the show were digitally remixed and remastered by Paul Bourassa in 2025 and are listed below in the order that they were performed.
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The Creation Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Karen Miller, Paul Medina (Click on right icon for full screen view of slide show) |
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Psalm 19 Songwriter: Sonny Salsbury Lead vocal: Karen Miller, Art Garcia |
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Psalm 146 Songwriter: Kelly Green Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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You Came When He Called You Songwriter: Jan Fischer Lead vocal: Kathy Miller |
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Psalm 96 Music: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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Sing Out Songwriter: Paul Dobies Lead vocal: Paul Medina |
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This Train Songwriter: Jan Fischer Lead vocal: Jan Fischer |
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Give to Him Songwriter: Karen Miller Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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How Can I Ever Thank You Songwriter: John Kubal Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Come Partake Songwriter: Mary Cumpston Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski |
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Genuine And Free Songwriter: Paul Dobies Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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A New Day Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Talkin' Bout Jesus Songwriters: Karen Miller, Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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They'll Know We Are Christians Songwriter: Peter Scholtes Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski, Kelly Green, Paul Medina, Linda Johnson |
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Various Performances
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Make All People One Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Kelly Green, Karen Miller |
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Just a Closer Walk With Thee Songwriter: Unknown Lead vocal: Carol Dupont |
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Unless You Know Jesus Songwriter: Jeane Relleve Lead vocal: Jeane Relleve |
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I Want Jesus to Walk With Me Songwriter: Unknown Lead vocal: Paul Dobies |
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Jesus Wants You All Songwriter: John Kubal Quartet: John, Jane, Paul, Barbara Lead vocal: John Kubal |
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Lord I Want to be a Christian Songwriter: Unknown Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski |
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Come to the Water Songwriter: Marsha Stevens Lead vocal: Karen Miller, Dan Brady |
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Praise the Lord Songwriter: unknown Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski |
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Celebration Songwriter: Dean Hamill Lead vocal: Charlie Bettis |
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Christmas Concert 1972
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O Come Emmanuel Songwriter: J.M. Neale Lead vocal: Kelly Green |
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Angels From the Realm of Glory Songwriter: James Montgomery Lead vocal: Karen Miller, John Kubal |
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Coventry Carol Songwriter: unknown Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Angels We Have Heard On High Songwriter: James Chadwick Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Little Drummer Boy Songwriter: Katherine Kennicott Davis Lead vocal: Chorus |
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The First Noel Songwriter: William B. Sandys Lead vocal: Karen Miller |
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Do You Hear What I Hear Songwriters: Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker Lead vocal: Chorus |
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Songwriter: William B. Sandys Lead vocal: Chorus |
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We Three Kings Songwriter: John Henry Hopkins Jr. Lead vocal: Chorus |
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What Child is This Songwriter: William Chatterton Dix Lead vocal: Jan Jashinski with Chorus |
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Gloria Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Our Father Songwriter: Paul Bourassa Lead vocal: Chorus |
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O Come All Ye Faithful Songwriter: John Francis Wade Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Christmas Service 1971
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O Come Emmanuel Songwriter: J.M. Neale Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Little Drummer Boy Songwriter: Katherine Kennicott Davis Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Christ Child Songwriter: M. Chaplin Lead vocal: Chorus |
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We Three Kings Songwriter: John Henry Hopkins Jr. Lead vocal: Chorus |
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Silent Night Songwriters: Franz Gruber, Joseph Mohr Lead vocal: Chorus |
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