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Johnny's Favorite Song
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In honor of those who serve in the American military, and especially the families who love them- and sometimes ultimately give them up. May God bless each of you!
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Contemporary Christian recording artist, songwriter, worship leader. Wedding music, retreats, banquets, churches, Christian women's groups, youth groups, colleg
Singer/songwriter with two indie recordings (Inspirational/Adult contemporary Christian), two current nation-wide singles (actually playing in several countries); the adoption song called "Child of My Heart" and "While It is Day". "Child of My Heart" also on new project with other adoption songs by the original arists, including STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, SANDI PATTY, TODD AGNEW, and other Christian music artists on major and indie labels. See www.adoptivemusic.com for info, and to order. (Released Sept. 2006) Several songs cut by other artists. Signed with Lamon Records of Charlotte, NC (with Nashville offices and worldwide distribution), with the first single released in July 2006 ("While It is Day"), album called "No Denying", released June 13, 2006. Available through major distributors worldwide, and online at www.indieheaven.com/artists/becky_wright . June 2006: "Child of My Heart" (aka the adoption song) won "Duo of the Year" (Becky Wright & Tommy Brandt) at the Agape Fest Fan Appreciation Awards in Texas. In 2004, 2-time Top 5 Nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year (CCMA), Christian artist Jeanie Kay Truesdale, recorded two of my songs, tracks 1 and 9 on her CD, "I Know Him", available nationwide at Wal-Mart and Family Christian Bookstores. New Christian country artist Roma Hill recorded two more of my songs on her album released Nov. 2004. Both artists are on the MPi Christian label out of Nashville. Recently a new Sony Nashville artist has cut one of my country tunes on her work tape (Jan. 2006), so we are hopeful! I write mostly contemporary Christian, praise & worship, some A/C ballads, positive country, Christian country, and southern gospel. I have several songs published in Nashville and Atlanta, as well as my own publishing company, Becky Wright Songs (ASCAP). I also write songs for TV/film, and provided the instrumental music for an international award-winning video produced by Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, OK) and the Chamber of Commerce. I have several contemporary Christmas songs, wedding songs (several in high demand), and perform/minister at churches, Christian conferences (for women, singles, pastors, youth, etc.).
Song Info
Genre
Country • Christian Country
Charts
#7,207 today Peak #175
#1,069 in subgenre Peak #33
Author
Becky Wright
Rights
Becky Wright Songs, ASCAP)
Uploaded
March 09, 2006
Track Files
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MP3 3.3 MB • 128 kbps • 3:34
Story behind the song
Written 5 days before I was to headline at a large July 4th Extravaganza Concert in Ft. Gibson, OK, as a wife of a retired Navy Chaplain, I wrote this story/song to honor those who love their country and their God, and who willingly sacrifice their lives for both. God Bless America! (...that was Johnny's favorite song...)
Lyrics
Vs. 1: Johnny watched his father wear his uniform with pride; And he stood at brave attention on the day his daddy died. Even as a young boy, somehow still he knew How precious was the flag he waved—red, white, and blue. And he’d sing… Refrain: God bless America, my home, sweet home She’ll always be my country, no matter where I roam. I will march beneath her banner, and fight to keep her strong. God bless America—that was Johnny’s favorite song. Vs. 2: The years went by, and Johnny answered his country’s call to serve. He said, “I’m blessed to be an American, I’ve had more than I deserve. Momma, I know you’ll pray for me, and I’ll call you when I can.” Then he hugged her close for as long as he could, and as he let go of her hand, He sang… [REFRAIN] Bridge: The chaplain told the story that she did not want to hear: Johnny would not betray his men, his loyalties were clear. As they watched the grand procession for this soldier, brave and true He was draped in his favorite colors—red, white, and blue. And they sang… [REFRAIN]
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