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The Sheltons – The first band to professionally record the song. [4] Their arrangement of the song was recorded on Halo records "Heart Felt Gospel" [5] in the late 60s, has been covered by numerous groups since. 1968 – The Inspirations [6] [7] [8] 1969–79 – The Oak Ridge Boys [9] 1991 The Lesters [10]
"Like a Prayer" is a pop rock and gospel song that also incorporates elements of funk. It features background vocals from a choir and also a rock guitar. The lyrics contain liturgical words, but they have been interpreted by some people to have dual meanings of sexual innuendo and religion.
Orr was so impressed with the song that he introduced it at the Forest Home Christian Conference Center in the San Bernardino Mountains of southern California founded in 1938 by Henrietta Mears (23 October 1890 – 19 March 1963) in the summer of 1954. Mears' publishing company, Gospel Light Press, published Hine's version of the song in 1954. [7]
The song is influenced by pop, R&B and gospel genres. While the album focused heavily on pop oriented and radio friendly material, "Anytime You Need a Friend" deviated from the formula, finishing as the only gospel-infused song on Music Box. Lyrically, the song's protagonist tells her love interest that anytime he may need a friend, she will be ...
The song was co-written by Samuel James, who co-wrote the closing single on the movie "Abominable", sung by Bebe Rexha, and produced by Worcester natives David Saint Fleur and Eric Aukstikalnis. Samuel James said the song began by taking John Hiatt's song, "Have a Little Faith in Me", and rewriting the verse, lyrics and melody.
"Promises" peaked at number one on the US Hot Christian Songs chart, [3] and on the Hot Gospel Songs chart, [4] and number eleven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [5] The song was ranked by Billboard as the third biggest gospel song in 2022. [6] It has been certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). [7]
The song was ranked by Billboard as the fourth biggest gospel song in 2022. [6] " Jireh" was nominated for the GMA Dove Award Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards . It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 2022 Grammy Awards , and the Billboard Music Award ...
The stylistic elements and thematic content are highly typical to those of other spirituals. The song is characterized by its use of repetition as a key poetic element, powerful imagery, personal rhetoric, and potentially coded lyrics. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was traditionally performed as a call-and response tune.