"You Raise Me Up"
Song by Secret Garden
Album	Once in a Red Moon
Released	March 26, 2002
Genre	New Age
Length	5:04
Composer	Rolf Løvland (music), Brendan Graham (lyrics)
Producer	Decca
Once in a Red Moon track listing
Awakening (1) "You Raise Me Up" (2) Silent Wings (3)

"You Raise Me Up" is a popular song in the inspirational mold. The music was written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland; the lyrics by Brendan Graham. The song has now been covered more than 125 times^[1]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Song (disambiguation). ... Secret Garden Secret Garden is an Irish-Norwegian duo playing New Instrumental Music, also understood by some as Neo-classical music. ... Once in a Red Moon, released in 2002, is the fifth album by Secret Garden. ... March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... New Age music is a style of music originally associated with some New Age beliefs. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Rolf Løvland and Fionnuala Sherry, together forming the celtic group Secret Garden. ... Brendan Graham (born 1945, Co. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... It has been suggested that Decca Music Group be merged into this article or section. ... Once in a Red Moon, released in 2002, is the fifth album by Secret Garden. ... Secret Garden Secret Garden is an Irish-Norwegian duo playing New Instrumental Music, also understood by some as Neo-classical music. ... Rolf Løvland and Fionnuala Sherry, together forming the celtic group Secret Garden. ... Brendan Graham (born 1945, Co. ...

The song was originally written as an instrumental piece and entitled "Silent Story". The melody is based on the traditional Irish tune Londonderry Air, which is best known as the usual tune for the 1910 song Danny Boy. Løvland approached Irish novelist and songwriter Brendan Graham to write the lyrics to his melody after reading Graham's novels^[2]. It was originally released on the 2001 Secret Garden album "Once in a Red Moon", with the vocals sung by Irish singer Brian Kennedy, and sold well in both Ireland and Norway. The song was used for commemorations of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks^{[citation needed]} despite not having been released in America yet. Originally, Brian Kennedy was supposed to follow Secret Garden on their Asian tour in 2002, but fell ill, and could not attend. He was replaced by Norwegian singer Jan Werner Danielsen, who also later recorded the song together with Secret Garden, but it was never released. The Londonderry Air is an anthem of Northern Ireland. ... For the Scottish comedian, see Danny Bhoy. ... Brendan Graham (born 1945, Co. ... Once in a Red Moon, released in 2002, is the fifth album by Secret Garden. ... Brian Edward Patrick Kennedy (born 12 October 1966) is an Irish singer-songwriter and author. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... Jan Werner Danielsen is a Norwegian singer famous for his talented voice. ...

Covers

The song was subsequently recorded by Daniel O'Donnell in 2003 and was a hit throughout Ireland and the UK. Daniel Francis Noel ODonnell MBE (born December 12, 1961) is an Irish singer from County Donegal. ...

Later in 2003, David Foster decided to produce the song. He chose the up and coming Josh Groban to record the song, which proved very popular in the US. His version made it to the top of the Billboard AC Charts and remained there for 6 weeks. Josh Groban also performed it at Super Bowl XXXVIII, in a special NASA commemoration for the crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. A special surprise performance by Groban, for Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday, also gave "You Raise Me Up" massive international prominence. The Josh Groban recording also was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award. Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter known for his mature and lyrical baritone voice. ... Date February 1, 2004 Stadium Reliant Stadium City Houston, Texas MVP Tom Brady, Quarterback Favorite Patriots by 7 National anthem Beyoncé Coin toss Earl Campbell, Ollie Matson, Don Maynard, Y.A. Tittle, Mike Singletary, Gene Upshaw Referee Ed Hochuli Halftime show Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, P. Diddy, Kid Rock... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (IPA [ˈnæsə]) is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... For further information about Columbias mission and crew, see STS-107. ... Oprah Winfrey, (born January 29, 1954) is a multiple-Emmy Award winning host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest rated talk show in television history. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The song returned to glory back in Ireland when Irish vocal pop group Westlife became the 100th artist to record the song. Westlife brought the song around the world and brought it to number 1 in the United Kingdom^[3] and the band's and song's home of Ireland. Westlife won "Record of the year 2005" in the UK, and are tipped to do well at the Meteors in Ireland, it's their 13th Irish #1. Westlife, together with Secret Garden, also performed the song at the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize concert^[4]. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Westlife are an Irish pop music group that formed in July 1998. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) is one of the six divisions of Bertelsmann. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Westlife are an Irish pop music group that formed in July 1998. ... Obvious was the third single lifted from Westlifes album Turnaround. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... When You Tell Me That You Love Me is a 1991 song released as a single by American R&B singer Diana Ross, released on the Motown label. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Westlife are an Irish pop music group that formed in July 1998. ...

Brian Kennedy re-released the single after performing it at legendary Northern Irish football player George Best's funeral, the song again climbing the UK Charts to No. 4 in January 2006 (named "George Best - A Tribute"). Brian returned to the spotlight in Ireland once again after being named Ireland's 2006 entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest, at which he came a respectable 10th place. There have been several notable people named Brian Kennedy: Brian Kennedy, a gay journalist and activist who helped set up the London Lesbian and Gay Centre in 1985. ...

The song has also been released by Ronan Tynan, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Russell Watson, Selah, Celtic Woman, Tommy Fleming, Michael Ball, and the Celtic Tenors with Samantha Mumba, this time with an R&B flow to it. Åsa Jinder has written lyrics in Swedish, "Rör vid min själ", and that version has been recorded by Sanna Nielsen. The song was also recorded by Daniel Beck, an LDS musician. The song was used for EFY's 2007 CD ~Power in Purity." The most recent recording is a Spanish version by Il Divo entitled "Por Ti Seré". This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Russell Watson (born 24 November 1966 is an English tenor who has released singles and albums of both operatic-style and pop songs. ... Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprised of five Irish and one New Zealand female artists: vocalists Chloë Agnew, Órla Fallon, Lisa Kelly, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha and Hayley Westenra, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. ... There are several people named Michael Ball: Michael Ball (singer), a singer and actor Michael Ball (footballer), an English football (soccer) player Michael Ball (clergyman), a member of the Community of the Glorious Ascension and one-time Bishop of Truro Michael Ball (student), a student at Kaukauna High School, and... Samantha Tamania Anne Cecilia Mumba (b. ... Sanna Nielsen (born 27 November 1984) is a Swedish singer. ... ...

Popularity

In 2004, the song was played more than 500,000 times on American radio. In late 2005, there were over 80 versions available in USA alone, and it has become nominated for Gospel Music Awards four times, including "Song of the Year". This version by Christian group Selah (with both verses included, as originally written) also went to No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Charts. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Selah is a Christian band who has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and TBN. Dove Awards They have won the following Dove Awards: 2005 - Inspirational Album of the Year (Hiding Place) 2002 - Inspirational Album of the Year (Press On) 2002 - Traditional Recorded Gospel Song (Hold... Billboard can refer to: Billboard magazine Billboard (advertising) Billboard antenna In 3D computer graphics, to billboard is to rotate an object so that it faces the viewer. ...

On 21 September 2006, You Raise Me Up became the first song to have sold over 20,000 copies of the score on the popular sheet music website musicnotes.com^[5]. is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Use in popular culture

Shizuka Arakawa, the 2006 Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, used the piece as an exhibition number for many shows and professional competitions from 2005-2006. Michelle Kwan skated to the song during the 2004 Champion On Ice Tour and other competitions in 2005. Shizuka Arakawa , born December 29, 1981) is a Japanese figure skater. ... Four figure skating events were held at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, at the Palavela venue. ... Michelle Wing Kwan (關穎珊) (born 7 July 1980) is an American figure skater and media celebrity who has won nine U.S. championships, five world championships, and two Olympic medals. ...

In 2004, Australian Idol Top 12 contestant Daniel Belle sang the song for his "Pop" song selection, and it has become one of the most performed songs on similar shows across the world. Australian Idol is the Logie Award winning Australian version of the hit British TV show Pop Idol. ...

The Japanese animation Romeo x Juliet, airing from April 2007, uses the song as its opening theme with Japanese lyrics, sung by Korean singer Lena Park. In episode 7, it was sung with the original English lyrics, also by Lena Park. Romeo×Juliet ) is a TV anime series, loosely based on William Shakespeares classic play, Romeo and Juliet along with numerous references and characters from other Shakespearian plays. ... Lenas name transcribed in Tengwar. ...

RTE, (Ireland's national television station), screened a Roy Esmonde produced documentary titled You Raise Me Up on New Year's Day 2006. First screened a year earlier, this updated edition included the most recent successes for the song, as well as the story of how the song first came to be written by Løvland and Graham. Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ; English: Radio and Television of Ireland) is the national state broadcaster of Ireland. ...

I.K. Start, a Norwegian football club, uses this song as a club anthem. I.K. Start is a Norwegian football club from the town of Kristiansand. ...

On April 25th, 2007, Josh Groban performed the song with the African Children's Choir on American Idol, Idol Gives Back episode.

On May 8, 2007, the song was played at the historic opening of the Northern Ireland Assembly. The logo of the Northern Ireland Assembly, a six flowered linen or flax plant. ...

On May 26, 2007, Josh Groban appeared on BBC's talent show Any Dream Will Do and selected one of the remaining contestants (or Joseph's) to perform the song with him. He chose show favourite, Lee Mead. Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter known for his mature and lyrical baritone voice. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... Any Dream Will Do is a popular song written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. ... Lee Stephen Mead (born 14 July 1981, Southend-on-Sea) is a British musical theatre actor, best known for winning the lead role in the 2007 London revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by competing in the BBC reality talent show Any Dream Will Do!. Aged eight, he...

On July 26, 2007, the song was performed on 6th International Competition Of Young Singers of Popular Music the "New Wave" (Jurmala, Latvia) by Andris Ērglis rep[[resenting Latvia on this contest. Song accompaniment recorded by Swedish producers from "Sunday Music" for Latvian music company "Microphone Records". Jūrmala. ...

On August 10, 2007 Josh Groban performed it with the African Children's Choir on The Ellen DeGeneres Show show. Joshua Winslow Groban (born February 27, 1981) is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter known for his mature and lyrical baritone voice. ... The African Childrens Choir is a large choir made up of children ages 7 to 11, from the nKomazi region in South Africa. ... For the television sitcom, see Ellen (TV series) and The Ellen Show. ...

American Idol judge Simon Cowell has called 'You Raise Me Up' one of his favourite songs. American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. ... Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is a British artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol and Britains Got Talent. ...

On November 10, 2007 the song was performed live on the UK series X Factor by the contestant Rhydian who is mentored by Dannii Minogue - with Louis Walsh the manager of Westlife saying that it was one of the best versions that he had ever heard. After the performance, Rhydian received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. Sharon Osbourne then went onto proclaim that Rhydian "would win the show". The fourth series of The X Factor is currently being broadcast on ITV. The first episode was shown on 18 August 2007 and the series will run until 15 December 2007. ... Not to be confused with Dan Minogue. ... Louis Walsh Louis Walsh (born Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, August 5, 1952) is a manager in the music industry, and a judge on the ITV1 show The X Factor, which made him famous as a television personality rather than a manager. ... Westlife are an Irish pop music group that formed in July 1998. ...

References

1. ^ http://www.peermusic.com/artistpage/Brendan_Graham.html, paragraph 5
2. ^ http://www.secretgarden.no/lowband/sight_sound/music_redmoon_linernotes_youraisemeup.html
3. ^ http://www.theofficialcharts.com/zoom.php?id=1023
4. ^ Nobel Peace Prize Concert#2005
5. ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20070901204718/http://musicnotes.com/press/youraise_20k.asp

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