John Popper was on the Adam Carolla show this week. While covering the news, they talked about the chick who killed herself outside of Paula Abdul’s house. This made Popper jam on he harmonica to Abduls “Opposite’s Attract.”
Singing the Our Father is not an easy feat. Sure, many priests do it all over the world brilliantly during mass. It’s different however to actually put music to it and sing. Two of the best versions I believe are by Matt Maher and Michael W. Smith. Listen and tell me what you think.
News broke today that Senator Joe Biden has a very pro RIAA voting record. The worshippers of the church of Obama reacted accordingly:
“I told you guys. I told you guys that this thing is bullshit, that Obama wasn’t that great.” – JohnHQ
“I hate Biden, but lets face it, Obama could have picked Charles Manson as Veep and he would still be preferable to McCain.” – reddit_user13
“‘Obama is Pro-Net-Neutrality’ – You mean Obama is pro-government-regulation of the Internet, which is quite consistent with Biden’s position.” – Uriel
“He sponsored a bill in 2002 that would have make it a federal felony to trick certain types of devices into playing unauthorized music or executing unapproved computer programs. Biden’s bill was backed by content companies including News Corp. but eventually died after Verizon, Microsoft, Apple, eBay, and Yahoo lobbied against it.
Last night I was just listening to my Steven Curtis Chapman songs on iTunes. A song I have heard a thousand times really stood out to me. It’s called “What I would say,” I’ve always liked the song, but I never really listened to the words (something we all do too often). I pulled up the lyrics and they were so beautiful I had to share them with you.
She was a lovely girl, a charming brown eyed beauty
You were the bright young man who swept her off her feet
The high school class ring soon became a wedding band
And you went off to sail the seas for Uncle Sam
But they say it was the demon in the bottle
That took you far away never to return
And you never knew your son would be my father
And now sometimes I think about you and I wonder
If I could talk to you what words would I choose
I would say I wish I could have known you
And I would say I wish you would´ve stayed
But most of all I would say I forgive you
I know your love was strong I read it in your letters
I read how hard you tried to break free from the chains
I know we all could say how you should have done better
And wear our anger and resentment like a fetter
But that´s why I would say this to you if I could.
I would say I wish I could have known you
And I would say I wish you would´ve stayed
But most of all I would say I forgive you
I´d love to tell you how the lovely girl you married
She´s been my hero and a treasure to us all
I know you´d be proud of the way your name´s been carried
These are things I would love to tell you if I could
I wish you were here to hear what I would say
I”ve been a fan of Michael W. Smith for a long time. I discovered his music one night at a lock-in at our church. Laying down in a pew very early in the morning, I pulled out my walkman. My cousin gave me a couple tapes she thought I would enjoy. The first one was Smith’s “The First Decade.” From the first song I was hooked. Since then I have acquired every Michael W. Smith CD and have been one of his biggest fans.
I have reviewed all of his songs, (250+) and have compiled his ten best. How did I do? Did I miss your favorite MWS song? If so, please let me know why you believe your favorite should make the top ten!
1. I’ll Lead You Home
Year and CD: 1995 & I’ll Lead You Home
Review: Picking the number one song was hard. When I had all of his top songs in front of me, this one just stands out. Its simple and powerful message of God’s love is lasting. The slow build up musically is something I really like as well.
Lyrics: “Vultures of darkness ate the crumbs you left; You got no way to retrace your steps; Just leave it to me; I’ll lead you home.”
Review: When I said it was hard to pick a number one song, Kentucky Rose was the reason. And as I sit and listen to the song I realize I may have made a mistake. The song tells the story of a southern preacher who sacrifices his life to save a little boy. Besides telling an amazing story in the five minute song, it tells of a man who loves God and would do anything to save His children. This may not be as good as I’ll Lead You home, but it’s my personal favorite song.
Lyrics: “Evenings stroll crossed shadows bridge; Cause when he saw the boy tramping on that rocky ridge; He knew the danger that he would face; It’s as if he saved the child only to take his place”
Review: A simple, yet powerful song. The utter helplessness of your daughter getting married and moving out I’m sure is overwhelming. The song just pleads and begs for understanding. How do we say goodbye? How does a daddy look at his grown daughter and say goodbye to her? The song makes me tear up almost every time I listen to it. The video is very good too!
Lyrics: “Tell me when the time we had slipped away; Tomorrow turned to yesterday; And I don’t know how”
Review: Written after September 11th attacks. The song was inspired by President George W. Bush asking MWS to write a song about the tragedy. The song is about the American flag and one of the most patriotic songs ever written.
Lyrics: “When evil calls itself a martyr: When all your hopes come crashing down; Someone will pull her from the rubble; There she stands ”
6. Trilogy: Angels Unaware; Breathe in Me; Other Side of Me
Year and CD:1995 & I’ll Lead You home
Review: The Other Side of Me was my song I dedicated to my wife at our wedding. While technically these are three songs, but really they are just party 1, 2 & 3 of one big song.
Lyrics: “If love was mathematical; You’d understand the sum; To the heart’s equation; Where one and one makes one.”
Review: The song tells the story of Cassie Bernell. She was killed in 1999 school shootings at Columbine High School. Reports say, one of the gun men asked Cassie if she believed in God. When she said yes, she was shot and killed. Would you have the power, the strength to say “yes?”
Lyrics: “This was her time; This was her dance; She lived every moment; Left nothing to chance; She swam in the sea; Drank of the deep; Embraced the mystery.”
Review: Probably my favorite praise and worship song. Look at the chorus and MWS shows that while Christ was on the cross, we were on his mind.
Lyrics:Crucified
Laid behind a stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Review: Perhaps it the Catholic in me, but I love this song. Angus Dei is Latin for “Worthy is the Lamb.” This was one of the first songs I learned in sign language. The song seems a perfect fit for Mass, I wonder if any perish has ever used it? It sounds very liturgical when you listen to it.
Lyrics: “Worth is the Lamb; Worthy is the Lamb; You are Holy”
Here is some music from Adam Carolla’s movie “The Hammer.” I don’t believe there is any official soundtrack, so here are just six songs from the film. Download and enjoy. If it asks you for a password, it’s: hammer.
I went through the all four seasons of the office and grabbed every song sang by Michael and the gang. It’s a massive collection of 107 songs and funny moments!
I love music that makes me think of my daughter. I have compiled a list of my favorite daddy/daughter songs. They are in no particular order, but the first few are the best.
How to say Goodbye – Michael W. Smith – Download MP3
