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"What a Day" sets verses from Proverbs and Psalms to celebrate the birthday of a woman loved by many.
Psalms 118:24
Proverbs 31:10-31
What a Day
By
The Spark & Echo Band
Credits:
Music and Lyrics by Jonathon Roberts
Musicians: Jonathon Roberts piano, vocal; Emily Clare Zempel vocals, melodia; Jay Foote, bass; Alex Foote, guitar, percussion;
Artist Location: New York City
Curated by:
Commission
2011
Primary Scripture
This is the day that Yahweh has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Psalms 118:24
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This song was written for Carol Gulrud on her 76th birthday, celebrated on July 15, 2011, with her family from all over the country: three daughters, nine granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren. The song is a gift from her daughters, Cheryl Kaneshiro, Norma-Jean Griffin, and Laurie Kenke.
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The Artist's Reflection
The Spark & Echo Band is a family outfit of songwriting-storytellers led by husband and wife duo Jonathon Roberts and Emily Clare Zempel. Their music brings forgotten poetry and wild stories from the Bible to life: visions of sparkling wheels in the sky, hunger and thirst, and legends of love as strong as death weave with memorable melodies and captivating rhythms. Drawing from a classical background, influenced by the pianism of Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds, and emulating Paul Simon’s narratival techniques, Spark & Echo sings epic tales of love and adventure.
The duo has collaborated on three full lengths albums (Spark&Echo, Inheritance, Cities Project), one video album (In the Clocktower), in addition to many theatrical collaborations, this very nonprofit, and two children. They live in beautiful Beacon, New York, with all of the above.
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What a Day
Psalm 118:24, Proverbs 31:10-31
Charm can fool,
Beauty can trick your heart.
Well you've got beauty and charm to spare,
So I've had my eye on you from the start.
I know you're better,
You're better than every woman I know in the world,
You are finer than everyone of them.
Everyone gather 'round, for the love, for the love I've found.
Ride on a wheel, take a bike to the town
Whatever you need just get here 'cause it's the time
To gather all the children around.
Let's have a party, let's have a parade for you are the one
Who's worthy of praise, for what you've done
And the love you give. Everyone
Everyone gather 'round, for the love I've found.
What a day, what a day, oh Lord, what a day!
What a day, what a day, oh Lord, what a day!
Oh, what a day, what a day was the day you were made.
There's a time to be glad and a time for joy,
With you we got one in the same.
You got my heart, you've had it from the start.
You showed me a love that lasts forever, so we’ll never part.
I believe in the love you know.
What a day, what a day, was the day you were made!
What a day, what a day, was the day you were made!
I see you, everywhere I go,
In the love that shines from every heart
Of everyone you've ever known.
Everyone, everyone gather round,
For the love, for the love I've found.
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