Never Saw a Miracle

Curtis Stigers

About Never Saw a Miracle

"Never Saw a Miracle" is a song recorded by Curtis Stigers in 1992 which he co-wrote with Barry Mann. It was the fourth of four charting singles released from his eponymous debut LP. The song became an international hit, reaching the British and Canadian Top 40. It made a lesser showing on pop charts in the United States. "Never Saw a Miracle" was a much bigger Adult Contemporary hit, reaching number 13 in Canada and number five in the U. S.


Year:
1991
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Seen a light divine
Seen water turn to wine
Seen healing hands and walking on the water
I've knelt in churches
But that was all just fruitless searches
For something to believe in
And I thought I'd seen it all

[Chorus]
But I never saw a miracle
'Til baby I found you
I prayed I'd find my heaven
Then all my prayers came true
No, I never saw a miracle
I was blind but now I see
The miracle is the love you give to me

Seen a flower bloom
And a man walk on the moon
But I never seemed to find sweet inspiration
Seen the stars fall from the sky
And heard a newborn baby cry
And felt the warmth of human kindness
'Til the tears came to my eyes

[Chorus]

I've never been a winner
And God knows I'm a sinner
But I found my salvation in you
Oh, I was lost until you found me
Put your loving all around me
Gave me back my faith
And my strength to carry on
And now, baby, I believe

[Chorus]

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Curtis Stigers

Curtis Stigers (born October 18, 1965) is an American jazz vocalist, saxophonist, guitarist, and songwriter. He achieved a number of hits in the early 1990s, most notably "I Wonder Why", which reached No. 5 in the UK and No. 9 in the US in 1991. more »

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Written by: Curtis Montrose Stigers, Barry Mann

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DYAD Music Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Never Saw a Miracle" was officially released by Curtis Stigers on July 20th, 1992.
Album Details
The song is a part of Curtis Stigers' second studio album that goes by his own name "Curtis Stigers".
Genre
"Never Saw a Miracle" can be best classified under the genre of Blue-eyed soul, a term given to rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists.
Inspiration Behind the Song
Although the specific inspiration behind the song has not been documented, Curtis Stigers has mentioned in interviews that most of his lyrics are a reflection of personal life experiences and observations.
Critical Reception
The song was well received by critics who appreciated the emotive lyrics and Stigers' soulful rendition.
Song’s Popularity
"Never Saw a Miracle" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but it did make the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at number 18 in 1992.
Signature Song
Despite its relatively low mainstream chart performance, the song has emerged as one of Curtis Stigers' signature tracks and is a favorite during his live performances.
Songwriting Credits
Curtis Stigers co-wrote "Never Saw a Miracle" with songwriter Glen Ballard, who has also worked with artists like Alanis Morissette, Michael Jackson, and Aerosmith.
Song Meaning
"Never Saw a Miracle" uses symbolic language to express disbelief in miracles until the singer experiences love.
Music Video
The music video for "Never Saw a Miracle" was directed by Dominic Sena, who has also worked with artists like Tina Turner and Janet Jackson.
Upbeat Version
The song was later included in the soundtrack for the 1993 film "The Bodyguard" in an upbeat version compared to the original.
Live Performances
Curtis Stigers includes the song in many of his live performances due to its popularity among fans. He is often accompanied by his band during these performances, adding a jazz-like interpretation to the song.

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