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"El Shaddai" (sometimes styled "El-Shaddai") is a contemporary Christian music song. It was written by Michael Card and John Thompson, using direct quotes from scripture as their inspiration, and recorded by Card on his 1981 debut album, Legacy. However, the best known version of the song was by singer Amy Grant, whose rendition was recorded in 1982 on her platinum-certified album Age to Age. The title comes from a Judaic name of God, usually translated as "God Almighty" (see El Shaddai). Approximately half the lyrics of the chorus are in the Hebrew language, which is rather unusual for a contemporary Christian song. The recording was in the style of a performance ballad, but the song was subsequently published in some hymnbooks and is occasionally sung congregationally. The song was a hit single for Grant, reaching the top of the Billboard Christian chart. "El Shaddai" won "Song of the Year" and Card won "Songwriter of the Year" at the 1983 GMA Dove Awards. It was also named one of the "Songs of the Century" by the RIAA in 2001. Grant has recorded at least three different studio versions, and one partial version: 


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Amy Grant

Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop". As of 2009, Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide. more »

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Song's Origin
"El Shaddai" is a song by Christian music artist Amy Grant. It appears on her 1982 album, Age to Age.
Songwriters
It was written by Michael Card and John Thompson who were inspired by the Bible.
Meaning of 'El Shaddai'
The title comes from a Judaic name of God, which is often translated into English as 'God Almighty'.
Chart Success
The song became one of Grant's biggest hits, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Christian Chart.
Awards
Amy Grant won a GMA Dove Award for 'Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year' in 1983 for "El Shaddai".
Cover Versions
It has also been covered by a number of artists, including Michael Card, the original songwriter.
Song Appearance
"El Shaddai" re-appeared on several of Amy Grant's compilation albums, including The Collection (1986) and Songs From the Loft (1993) and in the WOW #1s: 31 of the Greatest Christian Music Hits Ever compilation (2005).
Legacy
In 2006, it was voted the No.2 song of all time in Christian music in a CCM Magazine survey conducted by the Christian Booksellers Association.
Grammy Award
The song was performed at multiple award ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.
El Shaddai" in Different Languages
Amy Grant recorded this song in three languages: English, Spanish, and a version in Irish (Gaelic), which she performed on a PBS special. Her Spanish version "El Shaddai (Tú Eres Santo)" is included on her album, "Unguarded".
Impact on Pop Culture
The song “El Shaddai” is sometimes used in church services and has become a frequently played song in Christian radio.

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