Music Groups
Paradise (1977-1979)
This group was a Christian rock band that was formed in January of 1977 and performed and ministered for 2 years in Southern California. Their music combined rock, pop, funk, and jazz with a little R&B to produce an original sound for that era and showcase their amazing vocals.
George Michael Dile - acoustic guitar and vocals
Mike Rodrigues - lead guitar and vocals
Jim Ledlie - bass guitar and vocals (not pictured)
Don DeLatore - drums (not pictured)
Paul Bourassa - keyboards
Dan Dotson - lead guitar and vocals (original member pictured)
Rick Lonow - drums (original member pictured)
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Listen to Songs: (Photo Gallery below)
Album: Paradise Live streaming on Spotify at: click here
Recorded live at the "Paularino Hilton" on a Sony reel-to-reel tape recorder during a rehearsal in 1978
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Soul On Fire Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: George |
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Tired Of Just Talking Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: George and Mike |
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Heavenly Melody Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: George, Mike, and Jim |
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Dreamer's Lullaby Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: George |
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I Am The Flower Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: Mike |
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Draw Me Closer Songwriter: George Michael Dile Vocals: George and Mike |
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Lead Me To The Mountain Songwriter: Jim Ledlie Vocals: Jim, George, and Mike |
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Album: Live at the Servant's Quarters
Recorded on a cassette deck at The Servant's Quarters in Fullerton, CA on Jan 29, 1977
PLAY ENTIRE SHOW WITH BAND MEMBER'S SHARING
(about 1 hour runtime)
PLAY SONGS FROM SHOW INDIVIDUALLY:
Heavenly Melody
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Lion of Judah
Songwriter: Mike Rodrigues
Vocals: Mike and George
Bethel
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Lifetime
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Freedom
Songwriter: Mike Rodrigues
Vocals: Mike and George
I Love You
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Tired of Just Talkin
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Yahweh
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George
Knowing Your're Alive
Songwriter: Mike Rodrigues
Vocals: Mike and George
Didn't He
Songwriter: Randy Matthews
Vocals: Mike
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Father
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Praise the Lord
Songwriter: Chuck Girard
Vocals: Mike, George, and Dan
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Album: Live at Calvary Chapel Downey
Recorded on a cassette deck at Calvary Chapel in Downey, CA on Aug 27, 1977
PLAY ENTIRE SHOW WITH BAND MEMBER'S SHARING
(about 45 minute runtime)
PLAY SONGS FROM SHOW INDIVIDUALLY:
Heavenly Melody
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Lion of Judah
Songwriter: Mike Rodrigues
Vocals: Mike and George
Lifetime
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Freedom
Songwriter: Mike Rodrigues
Vocals: Mike and George
Tired of Just Talkin
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Jesus and Me
Songwriter: Dan Dotson
Vocals: Dan, George, and Mike
Father
Songwriter: George Michael Dile
Vocals: George and Mike
Photo Gallery
