In 2007, Groban appeared on the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do, and soon after charted in the UK. 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. When Groban performed the song at the 2004 Super Bowl, on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and various other television appearances the song gained national and international exposure. 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. This version was nominated for a 2005 Grammy Award. Groban’s version made it to #1 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart in early 2004 and remained there for six weeks. In 2003, producer David Foster was introduced to the song and decided on an up-and- coming young musician, Josh Groban, to record the song. The release had moderate success but did not chart. When Brian Kennedy became ill and unable to tour, Jan Werner Danielsen, a Norweigan singer took his place and later recorded the song with the group. The song was released on the Secret Garden album Once in a Red Moon. The song was first performed in 2002 by the group, with Brian Kennedy, serving as lead singer. Graham is said to have finished the song that very night with no rewrites needed. Lovland then approached author and songwriter Brendan Graham to write the lyrics. For teachers and activity professionals.Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
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