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Burl Ives included the song on his 1952 album Christmas Day in the Morning.Since then, it has been recorded by many other artists, including the Louvin Brothers; Harry Belafonte; The Harry Simeone Chorale; Johnny Cash (Belafonte and Cash use the title "The Gifts They Gave"); Risë Stevens; Tennessee Ernie Ford; Danny Taddei; Peter, Paul and Mary; and Sufjan Stevens. [4]
"The Gift" is a song co-written and performed by American recording artist Jim Brickman, featuring singers Collin Raye and Susan Ashton. It was released in 1997 on Windham Hill Records as the first single and as well as the thirteenth track from his fourth studio album of the same name.
In the light of the Christmas star shining above, showing the way S hepherds and kings all followed the light to pay tribute to Him T o leave gifts at his feet and acknowledge their King
"Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is a song telling the story of Christmas morning, describing a "star in the East" that will lead to the birthplace of Christ. The title derives from a lyric repeated throughout the song. Depending on how the song is arranged and performed, it is known variously as a spiritual, hymn, carol, gospel song, or folk song.
We hate to break it to you, but giving someone every gift mentioned in the song would cost you a small fortune — around $41,205.58, according to the current Christmas price index.
Behold, the history and fun facts behind everyone's favorite festive poem, along with all of the words to read aloud to your family this Christmas. Related: 50 Best 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Quotes
Hannibal Heyes sings the song in Alias Smith and Jones in the 1971 (second season) episode, "The Posse That Wouldn't Quit". [20] The song is performed in the 1990 Shining Time Station Christmas episode 'Tis a Gift. [21] The melody appears prominently in the score of the 2023 Bluey episode Relax. [22]
Josiah was the founder of Scribner's magazine. He wrote the poem for an 1874 Sunday School Journal and was reprinted that year in Complete Poetry Writings. This was the book that Harrington was flipping through in the midst of his editing the new hymnal. He came across this Christmas poem and decided it should be set to music.