Shaddai
Amy Grant
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11 facts about this song
Song's Origin"El Shaddai" is a song by Christian music artist Amy Grant. It appears on her 1982 album, Age to Age.
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SongwritersIt was written by Michael Card and John Thompson who were inspired by the Bible.
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Meaning of 'El Shaddai'The title comes from a Judaic name of God, which is often translated into English as 'God Almighty'.
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Chart SuccessThe song became one of Grant's biggest hits, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Christian Chart.
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AwardsAmy Grant won a GMA Dove Award for 'Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year' in 1983 for "El Shaddai".
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Cover VersionsIt has also been covered by a number of artists, including Michael Card, the original songwriter.
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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).
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LegacyIn 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.
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Grammy AwardThe song was performed at multiple award ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Grammy Awards.
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El Shaddai" in Different LanguagesAmy 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".
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song “El Shaddai” is sometimes used in church services and has become a frequently played song in Christian radio.
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