Candle on the Water

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About Candle on the Water

"Candle on the Water" is a torch song written by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn for Walt Disney Pictures' 1977 live-action/animated film Pete's Dragon. Originally recorded by Helen Reddy, who plays Nora in the film, the song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1977, though it lost to "You Light Up My Life".


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1992
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I'll be your candle on the water
My love for you will always burn
I know you're lost and drifting
But the clouds are lifting
Don't give up, you have somewhere to turn

I'll be your candle on the water
'Till every wave is warm and bright
My soul is there beside you
Let this candle guide you
Soon you'll see a golden stream of light

A cold and friendless tide has found you
Don't let the stormy darkness pull you down
I'll paint a ray of hope around you
Circling in the air, lighted by a prayer

I'll be your candle on the water
This flame inside of me will grow
Keep holding on, you'll make it
Here's my hand, so take it
Look for me reaching out to show
As sure as rivers flow
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go

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Helen Reddy

Helen Reddy (born 25 October 1941) is an Australian-born singer and actress. She is often referred to as the "Queen of 70s Pop". In the 1970s, she enjoyed international success, especially in the United States, where she placed fifteen singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. Six of those 15 songs made the Top 10 and three of those songs reached No. 1, including her signature hit "I Am Woman." She also placed 25 singles on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts. Fifteen of those singles made the Top 10 and 8 of those reached No. 1. She was the first artist to ever win the coveted American Music Award for "Favorite Pop/Rock Female" artist. She was also the first Australian to win a Grammy Award and to have three #1 hits in the same year. In television,… more »

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Written by: JOEL HIRSCHHORN, AL KASHA

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11 facts about this song

Disneyland Connection
"Candle on the Water" is an iconic song that finds a place in the hearts of Disneyland fans around the world. It was composed with the magical and charming appeal that Disney songs are known for.
Helen Reddy
The song was performed by Australian singer Helen Reddy for the Disney film "Pete's Dragon" (1977).
Oscar Nomination
"Candle on the Water" earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 1977.
Film Connection
In Pete's Dragon, the song is performed by Helen Reddy's character, Nora. The poignant ballad is about her love waiting for her seafaring boyfriend to return.
Songwriter Duo
This beautiful song is the creation of the songwriter pair Al Kasha and Joel Hirschhorn. These two have had a significant influence on Disney's music.
Artistic Value
The song has been recognized for its emotion-stirring melody, laden with expressions of hope, faith, and resilient love against all odds.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years; it carries universal emotions that people from different cultures and backgrounds can relate to.
Entrepreneurial Appreciation
"Candle on the Water" was used by Australian entrepreneur and adventurer Dick Smith during his successful solo round-the-world helicopter flight in 1983.
Meaningful Lyrics
The lyrics of the song "Candle on the Water" are full of metaphors; the phrase 'candle on the water' is used to symbolize hope in the face of adversity.
Situational Use in Film
Even though the song is a love song, it wasn't directed towards a romantic relationship in "Pete's Dragon". Instead, it depicted the bond between Nora and Pete, the orphan boy.
High Chart Position
Even though it was a soundtrack, the single peaked at #27 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.

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