Footprints in the Sand (album)

Before transitioning into the Christian music market, Cristy Lane had a series of major country hits in the 1970s and 1980s. This included "Let Me Down Easy", "I Just Can't Stay Married to You" and the number one single "One Day at a Time". The latter recording was a Christian tune and its success prompted Lane to market herself more towards the genre.[2] She issued her first gospel record in 1981 and Footprints in the Sand would soon follow.[3] The album consisted of ten tracks of material. The title track was Lane's musical interpretation of the religious poem. It also included covers of other Christian tunes, such as "The Lord's Prayer". Original tracks were also included on the project, such as "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)". Footprints in the Sand was recorded in April 1983 in Nashville, Tennessee. The record was produced by Lobo, Lee Stoller (Lane's husband) and James Stroud.[4]

Footprints in the Sand was released in August 1983 on Liberty and LS Records. It was Lane's tenth studio album in her music career. The album was originally offered as a vinyl LP and a cassette[4][5] It was later offered as a compact disc in 1986.[6] A compilation record with the same title was later released but had a different track listing with different recordings.[7] Following its original release, Footprints in the Sand peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It was Lane's final studio effort to chart on the Billboard survey.[1] Two singles were also spawned from the disc. The first single issued was "I've Come Back (To Say I Love You One More Time)" in June 1983.[8] The song peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.[9] The title track was released as the second single in September 1983.[10] The song peaked at number on the same Billboard chart and was among Lane's final charting singles.[9]

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Footprints in the Sand.[4]