Go West Young Man | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 1, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | Christian rock | |||
Length | 42:59 | |||
Label | Reunion | |||
Producer | Wayne Kirkpatrick, Bryan Lenox, Michael W. Smith | |||
Michael W. Smith chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [2] |
Go West Young Man is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith, released on October 1, 1990, through Reunion. This record was his first attempt at mainstream success. It was successful, as it scored a Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit with "Place in This World", which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1991.
Michael W. Smith most notably performed "Place in This World", which peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on Cash Box[3] (#5 AC), and "For You" on various shows, for example The Arsenio Hall Show, to promote the album. The record was a mainstream crossover success for Smith and became a platinum album. Videos were produced for both singles released and received much radio airplay. Several of the songs from this album made it into his greatest hits album, The First Decade (1983-1993).
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Go West Young Man" | Michael W. Smith, Wayne Kirkpatrick | 4:01 |
2. | "Love Crusade" | Smith, Kirkpatrick | 4:23 |
3. | "Place in This World" | Kirkpatrick, Amy Grant, Smith | 4:01 |
4. | "For You" | Nik Kershaw | 4:10 |
5. | "How Long Will Be Too Long" | Smith, Kirkpatrick, Grant | 4:37 |
6. | "Seed to Sow" | Smith, Kirkpatrick | 6:14 |
7. | "Cross My Heart" | Smith, Kirkpatrick | 4:37 |
8. | "Emily" | Smith, Kirkpatrick | 4:17 |
9. | "Agnus Dei" | Smith | 5:09 |
10. | "1990" | Smith | 1:42 |
Country | Peak | Sales | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
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Canada (CRIA) | n/a | 50,000 | Gold |
United States (RIAA) | 74 | 1,000,000 | Platinum |
Chart (1991) | Position |
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US Billboard 200[4] | 74 |
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
Year-end chart (1991) | Position |
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US Top Pop Singles (Billboard) ("Place in This World")[6] | 77 |
Billboard Top Christian Albums[7] | 1 |
Year | Winner | Category |
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1991 | Go West Young Man | Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year |