Jessica spent several years in her youth working on a recording for a
small gospel label she signed with but the label folded before Jessica
could make any gains with her music. Jessica did continue appearing in
various Christian events and performed on the same bill as Kirk
Franklin and Ce Ce Winans. During this she put out some Christian
Singles and Demos and was involved on some of the labels with the
popular singers named above. I would like to know where I can buy
definitely any one of her 'pre-pop' Christian Albums.

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Clarification of Question by hugbabyboy-ga on 23 Mar 2004 06:37 PST

If presented a 'guaranteed' size-able tip depending on how efficient
the answer will be given. (up to $200).

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Request for Question Clarification by tox-ga on 25 Mar 2004 17:32 PST

Hi there,

I'm posting this request for clarification so that you get an email
notice.  Please refer to my comment below on this page.

Cheers,
Tox-ga

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Clarification of Question by hugbabyboy-ga on 26 Mar 2004 08:20 PST

In my original "question" i stated the following : 
"I would like to know where I can buy definitely any one of her
'pre-pop' Christian Albums".

Using the word definitely indicates that whatever the route given to
me, if it leads to the final purchase and verification of the album. I
will indeed pay $100 for the question and up to $200 for the tip
(depending on the efficiency and quality of the preciseness of the
product).

Now to further clarify this, It does not have to be just 1 product. I
will accept the following:

DEMO TAPES (pre-pop)
ALBUMS (pre-pop) (which she did make with a label that went out of business)
SINGLES (may or may not be existing)
SINGLES OR ALBUMS OF OTHER SINGERS such as KIRK FRANKLIN with JESSICA
SIMPSON either as a duet or just a song on the album. (definitely
existing)
LIVE PERFOMANCES where Jessica opened for any Christian star. (definitely existing)
DVD SHOWS (may or may not be on dvd)

I mean basically, its my understanding that she was quite popular in
the Christian scene, prior to her pop scene. She opened on stage for
many performers and sang in choirs and so on. Anyone able to get
videos or songs of these shows will be able to get her as well.

This does take quite a dig and no simple GOOGLE queury is going to get
you the answer. Some investigation is required other than the typical
lazy Web Surfer looking for a hard-to-find product on the web. That is
why my Tip is greater than the actual bid because the investigation
will require effort, and that is what should be compensated.

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Clarification of Question by hugbabyboy-ga on 29 Mar 2004 05:21 PST

Mark - seems like you may have a lead. Unfortunately, that album is unavailable.

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Request for Question Clarification by googleexpert-ga on 04 Apr 2004 07:21 PDT

Hi hugbabyboy,
I realize you might have seen this site before
but do you accept MP3s as part of the answer?

http://www.jessica-simpson.org/audio.php

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Clarification of Question by hugbabyboy-ga on 05 Apr 2004 09:20 PDT

googleexpert-ga,

    I have not seen that site before, but unfortunately, all those
renditions are done quite recently and available on different of her
recent albums, either as promos or actual tracks. But wow your getting
much closer. I appreciate the effort.

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Request for Question Clarification by googleexpert-ga on 05 Apr 2004 12:10 PDT

Hi again,
I found another site that has MP3s.
This site has songs from her Gospel Album, "Jessica":
Sure Thing
If We Believe in Love
URL: http://www.sweetkisses.net/audio.html

Just wanted to know if I'm getting "closer".
Thank you.

-googleexpert

Hello,

After sending out numerous messages hunting for this album, I've found
a person who has one and would be interested in selling it but isn't
sure how much it is worth.  He's currently thinking of putting it up
for auction online and sell it to the winning bidder.  In the event
that he does put it up online for sale, would the link to the auction
page suffice as an answer?  You will be able to contact him directly
from the auction page.
Thank you,
Tox-ga

Simpson is credited as a "vocalist" on an out-of-print CD called
"Tribute: The Songs of Andrae Crouch."  She is not listed as one of
the primary "performers," nor is she listed as "background vocalist." 
This may mean that she has a recognizable subsidiary role on one (or
more) of the tracks on that CD, but I have not been able to determine
that.  The answer to that question might or might be available in the
liner notes to the CD.  Here is a link to the list of credits:

http://ubl.artistdirect.com/store/artist/album/0,,235545,00.html

Hello -

Just so you know, maximum tip is $100 on any one question.