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November 19, 2010

'Number One With a Bullet'

More than two centuries after it was written, 'Amazing Grace' still a global sensation

by Mark Moring

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A recent Associated Press story describes "Amazing Grace" as "a global music sensation" and "No. 1 with a bullet."

The writer asks, "Will Elvis' 'Hound Dog' last 200 years? Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'? Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face'? 'Amazing Grace' already has and keeps on going." Cliff Barrows, who led the singing for decades at Billy Graham crusades, adds, "We will sing this song until Jesus comes and it may be one of our theme songs in heaven around the throne."

According to allmusic.com, "Amazing Grace" has been recorded more than 6,600 times. That's a number to make anyone go gaga.

"It may be the most recorded song on the planet," said Jerry Bailey, executive at Broadcast Music, Inc., of Nashville.

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Posted by Mark Moring on November 19, 2010 1:50 PM

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Amazing Grace is one of my favorite songs! I absolutely love the lyrics, the calming tune, the hopeful theme. I had never thought of it as the number one recorded song though. This is so great and very encouraging! For 200 years this song has been around and it is still widely accepted. There are probably people who do not appreciate this song, but even those in non-religious circles accept it if nothing else than for its tradition and history. It has been around for so long, and will continue to exist as long as each generation carries it through. It's things like these that help me appreciate my nationality just a little bit more.

Posted By: Kristen | December 1, 2010 1:45 AM

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