Sorry this is a little early but I felt it was needed. The song I unwrapped and recreated for this week on "The Vault" while very emotional, became an even more emotional one for me. The song “You raise me up” by singer Josh Groban conveys a strong theme in God and the message of power and strength through faith. Soon after I had recorded this, I learned that my wife's sister Maria as well as my sister's husband Bob both had been dealt serious health issues. While the news tore through every thread of my being for so many reasons, it particularly left me with an overwhelming sense of powerlessness because all I wanted to do was to help them in some way but didn't know how. However, after some thought and being a man of strong faith myself, I soon realized that the one way I could help them was through the power of prayer and my faith, so I chose to "Raise them up" and carry them on my shoulders for however long it takes.
So, this week, I would like to dedicate this song to both of them. I love you guys! Stu
*UPDATE* Dear friends, it is with deep sadness that I must tell you that on 5/16/23 our brother-in-law Bob Glass lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. On behalf of my sister Susan Alicia and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and heartfelt support during his illness. We will miss you Bob! May God bless you and keep you forever safe in the kingdom of heaven. Stu
"You Raise Me Up" is a song originally composed by the Norwegian-Irish duo Secret Garden. The music was written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland, and the lyrics by Brendan Graham. After the song was performed early in 2002 by the Secret Garden and their invited lead singer, Brian Kennedy, the song only became a minor UK hit. The song has been recorded by more than a hundred other artists including Josh Groban in 2003 and Irish boy band Westlife in 2005 whose versions were hits in their countries. Welsh singer Aled Jones and all-female Irish ensemble Celtic Woman have also recorded successful covers.
In 2003, David Foster decided to produce the song after being introduced to it by Frank Petrone of peermusic, the song's publisher. He chose the up-and-coming Josh Groban to record the song, which was accompanied by the tenor Craig Von Vennik of the Establishment. Groban's version made it to No. 1 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart in early 2004 and remained there for six weeks. This version also peaked at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 100, his first single to do so, and was nominated for a 2005 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Lyrics:
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence
Until you come and sit awhile with me
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up... To more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up... To more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up... To more than I can be
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up... To more than I can be
You raise me up... To more than I can be
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