Nancy Harmon (September 25, 1939 - )
Biography
Nancy Harmon was born and raised in Warrensburg, Missouri. Her mother started a church in their home that became the Warrensburg Pentecostal Church of God. It was there that young Nancy began playing piano at the age of eight. Harmon entered full-time ministry at the age of thirteen playing organ for Mary Trinqual on radio broadcasts sponsored by Kansas City, Missouri's Revival Center.
Harmon later began working with Kenny Foreman initially in Kansas City then moved with her mother when Foreman relocated his ministry base to California. During this period of her life, Harmon began to be recognized as a songwriter, composing the classic "I've Come Too Far To Look Back" and other songs that are now classics. The Statesmen were the first major group to record one of her songs ("This Is The Day") and numerous groups followed.
In 1968, she began traveling full-time leading the Victory Voices. This traveling choir eventually came to be billed as Nancy Harmony & The Victory Voices. In 1975, Harmon launched the television program Love Special which was seen on 140 television stations spanning 16 states by 1980. Harmon later fronted groups billed as The Love Special Singers and The Mighty Warriors. Her soulful style and unique songwriting won her way into the hearts of many fans over the course of her career.
Harmon also wrote several books.
Solo Discography
1962 Nancy Harmon's "Double Portion" Album (Miracle Revival Recordings/149): Jesus Be A Fence All Around Me; He'll Understand And Say Well Done; I Found The Answer; His Name Is Wonderful; We'll Have A Time; Packing Up Getting Ready To Go; I'm Going To Ride That Glory Train; They That Wait Upon The Lord; Something Within Me; I Want A Double Portion; I Felt The Spirit; By And By.
1969 Come Go With Me (Heartwarming Records/HWS 3018): He's Everything To Me; Spiritual Medley: Swing Low/When The Saints Come Marching In/Swing Down, Chariot; How Great Thou Art; Honey In The Rock; Remind Me; Come On And Go With Me; Spiritual Medley #2: Deep River/Down By The Riverside/I've Got Shoes; I Just Came To Talk To You, Lord; I've Got It; Just A Closer Walk; Who Am I?.
197? Takin' Care Of Business (Love Special Productions/LS-200-LPS): Starting A New Day; I Wanna Go; We Gotta Watch; Transformation; Long Winding Road; My Father's Business; Jesus, Jesus Is His Name; That's Enough; He Never Gave Up; Don't Let Me Walk Away.
1980 Song In The Morning (Calvary Records/5174): Come By Here; Lord, You're All I Need; This Is The Day; I Don't Need A Miracle; Cornerstone; Jesus Is Alive And Well; Song In The Morning; Turn Your Light On; New Song; Leaving On My Mind.
1981 Mike Murdock And Nancy Harmon (Win-Way Records/700): I Fell In Love With A King; They That Wait Upon The Lord; Jesus, Just The Mention Of Your Name; God Rides On The Wings Of Love; My Sheep; I Won't Fear (What Man Can Do To Me); He's Been There; You're Special.
1982 Standing Ovation (Calvary Records/STAV5180): Yesterday Today Forever; Take A Little Time; I've Never Seen The Nail Prints; The Storm Is Passing Over; Suddenly I Knew Him; Try Jesus; Jesus Is The Son Of God; More Than Just A Man.
1992 Ready (Nancy Harmon Productions/1600): Ready; Nothing’s Too Big For My God; No Greater Love; Jesus Is Here; Give Me The Word; I Worship You; Stand Up And Be Counted; Pulling The Strongholds Down; You Must Be Born Again; King’s Kid; Healing Medley; Upon This Rock.
???? The Nancy Harmon Singers (Faith Recordings/1134): God Spoke To Me; The Lord Is Blessing Me; Just A Closer Walk; Until You've Known The Love Of God; Who Am I; This Is The Day; These Things Shall Pass; When He Blessed My Soul; I'm The Least In The Kingdom; Blessed Quietness; Throw Out The Lifeline.
Songwriter's Résumé
(Partial List)
Deuteronomy 28
Didn't He
Give Me Jesus
God Rides On Wings Of Love
Hallelujah He's Coming Again
Hallelujah What A Day
Hide Me Sweet Rock Of Ages
I Am Free
I Wanna Go
I'll Go
I've Come Too Far
I've Got A Right
Let The Redeemed Say So
Nothing Shall Separate Me
Oh Lord I Need A Miracle
Over The Hill
Suddenly I Knew Him
There's No Tomorrow
This Is The Day
Till He Comes
Touch Me One More Time
Turn It Over To Jesus
Victory Shall Be Mine
Wonderful Day
Yesterday Today Forever