Bles Bridges

Bles Bridges

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Lawrence John Gabriel Bridges, known professionally as Bles Bridges, was born on July 22, 1946, in Viljoensdrif, Free State, South Africa. He started his music career under the nickname Morné, releasing Adios, My Skat with Mini van Heerden in 1972. His breakthrough came in 1984 with the album Bles, which went gold within a month and featured the hit song "Maggie". Bridges achieved significant success with albums like I Am the Eagle, You're the Wind (1986) and One Dance With You (1994). He performed to sold-out crowds at Sun City's Super Bowl in 1987. By 2016, he had sold over three million records, making him the biggest-selling male singer in the Afrikaans music industry. Bridges died in a motorcar accident on March 24, 2000.

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02
I Am The Eagle, You Are The Wind
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
02:45
Writer: Laurika Bridges - I. Holder - J. Heider / Composers: Laurika Bridges - I. Holder - J. Heider
04
Reik Na Die Sterre
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:39
Writer: Tony Hendrik - K. Van Haaren - Bernd Meinunger - Afr.: Trans. Leonie Bridges / Composers: Tony Hendrik - K. Van Haaren - Bernd Meinunger - Afr.: Trans. Leonie Bridges
02
Ruiter van die Windjie (feat. Ray Dylan)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
03:21
Writer: Vaplus - B. Madison / Composers: Vaplus - B. Madison
02
One Dance with You
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
03:28
Writer: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell / Composers: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell
13
Fight for Love
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
04:04
Writer: P. Hone - Jurgens - Michael Kunze / Composers: P. Hone - Jurgens - Michael Kunze

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  • Discography
Albums
Dankie vir Alles
(P) 2015 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd/Mac-Villa Music (Pty) Ltd
06-03-2015
Dankie vir Alles
01
I Am the Eagle, You're the Wind (feat. Manie Jackson)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
02:49
Writer: I. Holder - J. Heider - L. Bridges / Composers: I. Holder - J. Heider - L. Bridges
02
Ruiter van die Windjie (feat. Ray Dylan)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
03:21
Writer: Vaplus - B. Madison / Composers: Vaplus - B. Madison
03
Rosemary (feat. Steve Hofmeyr)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
02:54
Writer: Steve Hoffman / Composers: Steve Hoffman
04
Fight for Love (feat. Nadine)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
04:10
Writer: Jurgens - Kunze - P. Hone / Composers: Jurgens - Kunze - P. Hone
05
Reik Na die Sterre (feat. André Venter)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
03:41
Writer: Meinunger - Van Haaren - Hendrik - L. Bridges / Composers: Meinunger - Van Haaren - Hendrik - L. Bridges
06
Laat My Lewe, Laat My Liefhe (feat. Rina Hugo)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
03:57
Writer: A. Martin-Krause - B. Meinunger - L. Bridges / Composers: A. Martin-Krause - B. Meinunger - L. Bridges
07
Maggie (feat. Ricus Nel)
Bles Bridges
Dankie vir Alles
03:26
Writer: W. Cronje - L. Bridgesonje / Composers: W. Cronje - L. Bridgesonje
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20 Goue Country Treffers
(P) 2014 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd
16-01-2015
20 Goue Country Treffers
01
Green Eyed Angel
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
02:38
Writer: Coleman / Composers: Coleman
02
I Need More Of You
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
03:59
Writer: D. Bellamy / Composers: D. Bellamy
03
Mockingbird Song
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
02:52
Writer: Jacobie / Composers: Jacobie
04
You're The Reason
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
02:53
Writer: Edward - Fell - Henley - Imes / Composers: Edward - Fell - Henley - Imes
05
Country Medley
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
05:42
Writer: Kris Kristofferson / Composers: Kris Kristofferson
06
Green Green Grass Of Home
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
03:02
Writer: Curly Putman / Composers: Curly Putman
07
The Last Rose
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Country Treffers
03:15
Writer: C. House / Composers: C. House
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20 Goue Treffers
(P) 2014 SME Africa (Pty) Ltd
29-08-2014
20 Goue Treffers
01
Ruiter Van Die Windjie
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
03:15
Writer: B. Madison / Composers: Vaplus
02
I Am The Eagle, You Are The Wind
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
02:45
Writer: Laurika Bridges - I. Holder - J. Heider / Composers: Laurika Bridges - I. Holder - J. Heider
03
Reik Na Die Sterre
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
03:43
Writer: L. Bridges - K. Van Haaren - Tony Hendrik - Bernd Meinunger / Composers: L. Bridges - K. Van Haaren - Tony Hendrik - Bernd Meinunger
04
Fight for Love
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
04:04
Writer: P. Hone - Jurgens - Michael Kunze / Composers: P. Hone - Jurgens - Michael Kunze
05
Laat My Lewe Laat My Liefhe
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
03:52
Writer: A. Martin-Krause - B. Meinunger - L. Bridges / Composers: A. Martin-Krause - B. Meinunger - L. Bridges
06
Maggie
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
03:26
Writer: L. Bridges - W. Cronje / Composers: L. Bridges - W. Cronje
07
Love Is My Destiny
Bles Bridges
20 Goue Treffers
04:01
Writer: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Keup - Rupprich / Composers: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Keup - Rupprich
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Love Songs
â„— 2005 Gallo Record Company
12-09-2005
Love Songs
01
Love Changes Everything
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
03:29
Writer: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Don Black - Charles Hart / Composers: Andrew Lloyd Webber - Don Black - Charles Hart
02
One Dance with You
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
03:28
Writer: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell / Composers: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell
03
Help Yourself
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
03:08
Writer: Carlo Donida - Giulio Rapetti - Jack Fishman / Composers: Carlo Donida - Giulio Rapetti - Jack Fishman
04
Medley:- I Need You / More and More / It's You It's You It's You
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
05:04
Writer: Thomas Baker Knight / Composers: Thomas Baker Knight
05
Am I That Easy to Forget?
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
02:37
Writer: Carl Belew - W.S. Stevenson / Composers: Carl Belew - W.S. Stevenson
06
Caravan Song
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
02:56
Writer: Mike Batt / Composers: Mike Batt
07
Pretty Woman
Bles Bridges
Love Songs
03:03
Writer: Bill Dees - Roy Orbison / Composers: Bill Dees - Roy Orbison
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This Time Tomorrow
â„— 2002 EMI South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
28-10-2002
This Time Tomorrow
01
My Love
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
03:19
Composers: M. Tinsley - S.J. Voice - P. Yellowstone
02
This Time Tomorrow
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
03:31
Composers: B. MASON - J. White
03
Beautiful Noise
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
03:08
Writer: N. Diamond / Composers: N. Diamond
04
I Love You More And More Everyday
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
03:01
Composers: D. Robertson
05
Al Vergaan Die Hele Wereld
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
04:07
Composers: M. Heawood - Leonie Bridges
06
What Am I Living For
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
02:27
Writer: Art Harris - Fred Jay / Composers: Art Harris - Fred Jay
07
Happy Birthday My Darling
Bles Bridges
This Time Tomorrow
02:18
Composers: Bob Galleon
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Silent Night
(P) 2000 BMG Africa (Pty) Limited
30-10-2000
Silent Night
01
Silent Night
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
02:19
Writer: Franz Xaver Gruber / Composers: Franz Xaver Gruber
02
My Best Friend
B. Bridges
Silent Night
02:51
Writer: Cathy Viljoen / Composers: Cathy Viljoen
03
Amazing Grace
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
03:27
04
He Will Carry You
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
04:21
Writer: S.W. BROWN / Composers: S.W. BROWN
05
It Is Not A Secret
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
02:47
Writer: Hamblin / Composers: Hamblin
06
Jerusalem (The Holy City)
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
04:35
Writer: Frederic Edward Weatherly - Kruger - Adams / Composers: Frederic Edward Weatherly - Kruger - Adams
07
You Stilled The Troubled Waters
Bles Bridges
Silent Night
03:28
Writer: M. Wilden / Composers: M. Wilden
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Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
(P) 2000 BMG Africa (Pty) Ltd
08-09-2000
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
01
Ek Sal By Jou Staan
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
03:18
Writer: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Andreas Martin-Krause - Pinion / Composers: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Andreas Martin-Krause - Pinion
02
Love Is My Destiny
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
04:01
Writer: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Keup - Rupprich / Composers: L. Bridges - Hendrik - Keup - Rupprich
03
'N Aand Om Nooit Te Vergeet
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
03:02
Writer: L. Bridges - Schorfenberger / Composers: L. Bridges - Schorfenberger
04
'N Droom Is Nie Genoeg Vir My
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
03:02
Writer: L. Bridges - Schorfenberger - Sijbrands / Composers: L. Bridges - Schorfenberger - Sijbrands
05
My Way
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
04:40
Writer: ANKA - Claude François - Jacques Revaux - Gilles Thibault / Composers: ANKA - Claude François - Jacques Revaux - Gilles Thibault
06
Do What You Do Do Well
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
02:59
Writer: R. Miller / Composers: R. Miller
07
Winter In My Hart
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen Vol.2
03:02
Writer: L. Bridges - Dietrich - Gerd Grabowski - Niehaus - Simons - Spiro / Composers: L. Bridges - Dietrich - Gerd Grabowski - Niehaus - Simons - Spiro
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Deur Die Jare Heen
(P) 2000 BMG Africa (Pty) Ltd
14-04-2000
Deur Die Jare Heen
01
Deur Die Jare Heen
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
03:22
Writer: Laurika Bridges - Coleman - Kennedy / Composers: Laurika Bridges - Coleman - Kennedy
02
Eenmaal In Jou Lewe
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
03:17
Writer: Falec - Laurika Bridges / Composers: L. De Boer - Falec - Laurika Bridges
03
Nie Vir 'n Duisend Miljoen
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
02:51
Writer: L. De Boer - L. Kuhr - Laurika Bridges / Composers: L. De Boer - L. Kuhr - Laurika Bridges
04
Maggie
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
03:25
Writer: L. Bridges - W. Cronje / Composers: L. Bridges - W. Cronje
05
Meisiekind (Wag Vir My)
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
02:25
Writer: Niesen - Van Schelkwyk / Composers: Niesen - Van Schelkwyk
06
Ek Was Altyd Lief Vir Jou
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
03:05
Writer: Dewald Louw - C. Lainsborough - D. Attlerud - M. Clauss - L. Fourie - T. Thörnholm / Composers: Dewald Louw - C. Lainsborough - D. Attlerud - M. Clauss - L. Fourie - T. Thörnholm
07
Suiderland
Bles Bridges
Deur Die Jare Heen
03:12
Writer: T. Hyman / Composers: T. Hyman
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Die Hart Van My Moeder
(P) 1999 BMG Africa (Pty) Ltd
13-06-1997
Die Hart Van My Moeder
01
Die Hart Van My Moeder
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
03:03
Writer: Leonie Bridges - Hans Knipp / Composers: Leonie Bridges - Hans Knipp
02
'N Spierwit Roos
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
03:34
Writer: L. Bridges - Michael Schreiber / Composers: L. Bridges - Michael Schreiber
03
Sonder Jou Wil Ek Nie Langer Leef
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
03:50
Writer: Leonie Bridges - Bernd Meinunger - C. Nicanek / Composers: Leonie Bridges - Bernd Meinunger - C. Nicanek
04
Wat Nou
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
04:32
Writer: L. Bridges - Hanno Graf - W. Herrmann / Composers: L. Bridges - Hanno Graf - W. Herrmann
05
Jy Leef Net In My Drome
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
03:49
Writer: S. Bridges - H. Frey - C. Richanek / Composers: S. Bridges - H. Frey - C. Richanek
06
Glo In Die Lewe
Sunette (Duet with Bles Bridges)
Die Hart Van My Moeder
04:23
Writer: S. Bridges - Munro - Panas / Composers: S. Bridges - Munro - Panas
07
My Hart Is In Vlamme
Bles Bridges
Die Hart Van My Moeder
03:46
Writer: A. Borg - S. Bridges - I. Holder / Composers: A. Borg - S. Bridges - I. Holder
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Sproetjies Kom Terug
â„— 1995 EMI Music South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01-01-1995
Sproetjies Kom Terug
01
Sproetjies Kom Terug
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
04:38
Writer: G. Loose - Leonie Bridges / Composers: Drafi Deutscher - G. Loose - Leonie Bridges
02
Mooiste Marieta
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
03:52
Writer: J White - F. Jay - Leonie Bridges / Composers: Bles Bridges - White - JAY - J White - F. Jay - Leonie Bridges
03
Daar Doer In Die Bosveld (Medley)
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
05:04
Writer: Jurgens - Relin - Hörbiger - H. Toerien - E. Van Rooyen - A. De Waal - Werd Feltz Gietz / Composers: Jurgens - Relin - Hörbiger - H. Toerien - E. Van Rooyen - A. De Waal - Werd Feltz Gietz
04
Madelein
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
04:09
Composers: B. Dietrich - Gerd Grabowski - E. Simons - Leonie Bridges
05
Daar Is Vrede In My
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
04:15
Composers: Drafi Deutscher - Ironside - Sunette Bridges
06
Weet Jy
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
03:27
Writer: T. BrĂ¼ck - H.ESP / Composers: Bles Bridges - T. BrĂ¼ck - H.ESP
07
Kan 'n Man Dan Nie (Medley)
Bles Bridges
Sproetjies Kom Terug
05:30
Composers: S. Eksteen - J. Combrink - Carstens - De Waal - R. Lennox
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Bles Se Grootste Treffers
â„— 1994 Gallo Record Company
12-10-1994
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
01
Vlerke In Die Wind
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:55
Writer: Ulli Schwinge - Lawrence John Gabriel Bridges / Composers: Ulli Schwinge - Lawrence John Gabriel Bridges
02
Maggie
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:25
Writer: Hill - Cronje - Tr Bridges / Composers: Hill - Cronje - Tr Bridges
03
Ruiter van Die Windjie
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:14
Writer: Ben E. Madison - Renate Vaplus / Composers: Ben E. Madison - Renate Vaplus
04
Reik Na Die Sterre
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:39
Writer: Tony Hendrik - K. Van Haaren - Bernd Meinunger - Afr.: Trans. Leonie Bridges / Composers: Tony Hendrik - K. Van Haaren - Bernd Meinunger - Afr.: Trans. Leonie Bridges
05
Was Ek Maar 'n Digter
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:06
Writer: Johan Wessels / Composers: Johan Wessels
06
Ek Sal By Jou Staan
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
03:16
Writer: Leonie Bridges - Tony Hendrik - Martin Krause - Pinion / Composers: Leonie Bridges - Tony Hendrik - Martin Krause - Pinion
07
'n Duisend Liggies
Bles Bridges
Bles Se Grootste Treffers
02:59
Writer: Ruben Lennox / Composers: Ruben Lennox
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One Dance with You
â„— 1994 Gallo Record Company
20-06-1994
One Dance with You
01
September Love
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:50
Writer: Jack White - Mark Spiro / Composers: Jack White - Mark Spiro
02
One Dance with You
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:28
Writer: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell / Composers: Andy Green - Fred Steyn - Charles Blackwell
03
He'll Have to Go
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:20
Writer: Audrey Allison - Joe Allison / Composers: Audrey Allison - Joe Allison
04
Pretty Woman
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:03
Writer: Bill Dees - Roy Orbison / Composers: Bill Dees - Roy Orbison
05
The Wedding (Oui, Devant Dieu)
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:56
Writer: Joaquin Prieto - Fred Jay / Composers: Joaquin Prieto - Fred Jay
06
Fly Away Flamingo
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
03:51
Writer: Ben Brocker - Roland Haering / Composers: Ben Brocker - Roland Haering
07
My Mary Ann
Bles Bridges
One Dance with You
04:08
Writer: B. Bridges - Peter Wagner - Thomas Spitzer - Udo JĂ¼rgens / Composers: B. Bridges - Peter Wagner - Thomas Spitzer - Udo JĂ¼rgens
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Am I That Easy to Forget?
â„— 1993 Gallo Record Company
14-06-1993
Am I That Easy to Forget?
01
Am I That Easy to Forget?
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
02:37
Writer: Carl Belew - W.S. Stevenson / Composers: Carl Belew - W.S. Stevenson
02
Help Yourself
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
03:08
Writer: Carlo Donida - Giulio Rapetti - Jack Fishman / Composers: Carlo Donida - Giulio Rapetti - Jack Fishman
03
You're Still My Lady
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
04:18
Writer: Nikos Ignatiades / Composers: Nikos Ignatiades
04
Caravan Song
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
02:56
Writer: Mike Batt / Composers: Mike Batt
05
Achy Breaky Heart
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
03:24
Writer: Donald von Tress / Composers: Donald von Tress
06
Rosemarie
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
02:56
Writer: Steve Hofmeyr / Composers: Steve Hofmeyr
07
You Want My Love Babe?
Bles Bridges
Am I That Easy to Forget?
04:29
Writer: Drafi Deutsher / Composers: Drafi Deutsher
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Soos Nooit Tevore
â„— 1992 The Gallo Record Company Vault
03-02-1992
Soos Nooit Tevore
01
Soos Nooit Tevore
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
04:39
Writer: Holder - Romer / Composers: Holder - Romer
02
Laat My Maar Gaan
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
04:19
Writer: Mol - Hessing - Bergman / Composers: Mol - Hessing - Bergman
03
Die Man In Die Maan
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
03:55
Writer: Jack White - Mark Spiro / Composers: Jack White - Mark Spiro
04
Nina
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
02:56
Writer: EyjĂ³lfur KristjĂ¡nsson - StefĂ¡n Hilmarsson / Composers: EyjĂ³lfur KristjĂ¡nsson - StefĂ¡n Hilmarsson
05
Ek Kyk Nie Terug Nie
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
03:18
Writer: C. Ricanek - H. Frey / Composers: C. Ricanek - H. Frey
06
I've Always Loved You
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
04:05
Writer: Bobby Vinton - G. Allen / Composers: Bobby Vinton - G. Allen
07
Op Die Vlerk Van 'n Spierwit Duif
Bles Bridges
Soos Nooit Tevore
04:07
Writer: C. Blackwell - J. Rix / Composers: C. Blackwell - J. Rix
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Back on My Feet Again
â„— 1991 The Gallo Record Company Vault
20-05-1991
Back on My Feet Again
01
When I'm Back on My Feet Again
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:34
Writer: Diane Warren / Composers: Diane Warren
02
You Stilled the Troubled Waters
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:27
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
03
How Great Thou Art
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:07
Writer: Carl Gustav Boberg - Stuart K. Hine / Composers: Carl Gustav Boberg - Stuart K. Hine
04
Carry On
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:53
Writer: Traditional / Composers: Traditional
05
When All God's Singers Get Home
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:04
Writer: Brock Speer / Composers: Brock Speer
06
I'll Walk with God
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
03:37
Writer: Paul Francis Webster / Composers: Nikolaus Brodszky
07
My Best Friend
Bles Bridges
Back on My Feet Again
02:52
Writer: Andre Viljoen / Composers: Andre Viljoen
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