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"Somebody Prayed"
« on: June 05, 2012, 04:50:53 PM »
Elder Thurber, do you know this song? I have looked for it for years and cannot locate the music or lyrics. It was sung by Henry Reid at my grandfather's funeral, 1980. I will never forget it. These are the words I remember.

Somebody Prayed

Somewhere a brother was bowed down with care
Burdens were pressing, so heavy to bear
Then midst the trial a sweet calm broke through
Somebody prayed, was that somebody you?

Somebody prayed
Somebody prayed
A burden grew lighter
And courage was staid

A sigh turned to song
A faint heart grew strong
And gray skies seemed brighter
For somebody prayed.
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 07:04:19 PM »
Sybil, check this: http://www.hymnary.org/text/somewhere_a_brother_was_bowed_down_with_

It was written by John W. Peterson, 1950
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2012, 07:23:59 PM »
Wow - that's it. No music, no lyrics, but I can get one of those books. Linda, thank you!
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2012, 06:21:35 AM »
Dear Sybil, what beautiful words, I have been searching for this song, no luck so far. I have a friend who who is good at finding songs, and ha lot's of resource's. I will run it by her. Get back as soon as I can. Friend John
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2012, 06:25:51 AM »
Thank you, Elder Thurber. It is my intention to purchase one of the songbooks listed on the site LindaRS gave. I want both music and all lyrics. Thank you, brother.
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2012, 11:41:09 AM »
You'll probably have to find the book used. They all seem to be out of print now.
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2012, 02:23:25 PM »
I am beside myself with pure white joy!

LindaRS found the book, bought it and had it mailed to me! What a Sabbath blessing! How can I thank you? I have wanted this music and the additional verses since 1980. This profoundly touches my heart. Thank you!

Here it is! Click on the song and it will enlarge.



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« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2012, 03:55:02 PM »
I'm so happy you have it. Now you can record it for us and perhaps the powers that be will embed it for us all to hear.
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2012, 04:15:50 PM »
 :) Maybe so ... 
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 02:40:43 PM »
That would be nice!
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2012, 04:29:25 PM »
She has us all excited!  Yes, find a singer and record it so that we all may be blessed!  The words are beautiful.
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2012, 05:47:13 PM »
Yes, they are. I am going to arrange a recording session with some folks at the church and see if we can get this and Silent Night recorded. There is a versatile woman there who can sing any of the three parts for a trio. She will help us out.
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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2012, 10:31:54 PM »
Does this mean she is going to sing all three parts?  :)
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2012, 06:58:17 AM »
Not unless she has the vocal talents of Lucifer before his fall.
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2012, 02:15:52 PM »
Now that is versatile!  :D
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Re: "Somebody Prayed"
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2012, 07:53:29 AM »
:)   I was not thinking at the same time.  Record her singing one part with the piano. Then record her singing the second part while listening with headphones to the first recording. And do the same with the third part. Send me all three recordings and I will mix them for you.  :)
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« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2012, 08:41:51 AM »
I know the process, yes, and I love it when it is done well. Am acquainted with a musician who did this 12 times and his lone voice sounded like a choir! It was beautiful! And thanks for the offer to mix! I may need that down the road! 

No, we will be singing a typical trio, Fran, the woman and me. She now has the music and we will begin rehearsals.  :)
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