JustSewSimple Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 About the Song by Becky Kelley: While at the mall a couple of years ago, my then four year old nephew, Spencer, saw kids lined up to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, he asked his mom, "where's the line to see Jesus?" My sister mentioned this to my dad, who immediately became inspired and jotted words down to a song in just a few minutes. After putting music to the words, and doing a quick recording at home, he received a great response from friends. He sent the song off to Nashville without much response, except for a Christian song writer who suggested adding a bridge at the end of the first chorus. My dad then asked if I wanted to record the song to see what we could do with it. I listened to the song, made a few changes to the words to make it flow better, and we headed to Shock City Studios. It was at the studio where Chris, owner and producer, rewrote the 2nd verse and part of the chorus... with goose bumps and emotions high, we were all hopeful and felt like we had something special. The demo was recorded in just under 2 hours and sent off again to Nashville... still no response. Then 2 weeks before Christmas last year, my cousins Greg and Robbie decided to do a video to see what we could accomplish on YouTube. The first day we had 3000 hits and it soared from there. We received e-mails, phone calls, Facebook messages from people all over asking for the music, CD's, iTunes, anything... we had nothing. After a couple of meetings with Chris following the amazing response, we got serious. We headed back into the studio this past spring... this time with guitars, drums, bass, pianos, choirs... the real deal.... and here we are today. MERRY CHRISTMAS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=OExXItDyWEY&vq=medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Oh, Sylvia, this made me cry. What a message the song has and the video really makes a big impact with the song. Thanks for sharing. Just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Beautiful. Loved the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Neat story, Sylvia! I can't wait to share it with my family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tella Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Loved it! Thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Absolutely beautiful - thank you so much for sharing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 That was just beautiful, so touching. Thank you for sharing. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Sylvia; Wow! is all I can say; what a beautiful song; and a beautiful, professionally done video! Fantastic! People do get lost in what the Real Reason for The Season is! Thank you for sharing; I'll be sending it to all my loved ones; and I'll be downloading it so I can listen anytime! Thanks Sylvia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Loved it. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan did it Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Wow again - That is awesome. Jesus is the reason for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Fabulous!! Thanks for the reminder of the real meaning of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Great story and inspiring song. Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 so very touching, and true..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thank you so much for sharing! Very touching...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Beautiful song! Thanks for sharing it and the story behind how it came to be. Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Thanks for sharing such a meaningful video about Christmas. Very well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eswindy Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I love it thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 That is so special.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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