History Maker
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"History Maker" is the eleventh track on English Christian rock
band Delirious?
's album King of Fools. It has become one of the band's best-known songs, and represents King of Fools in almost every one of their live setlists, along with the single "Deeper
". "History Maker" was originally recorded as a guitar-driven six-minute rock epic, filled out by strings and synthesisers and featuring two 16-bar guitar solos. The lyrics of the song are on the power of prayer and becoming a "history maker"; i.e., someone who changes the course of history. "History Maker" became the theme song for Teen Mania's 97-98 Acquire the Fire tour, as well as Extreme Dream's
YC 2000 in Alberta
, Canada
.
The song is greatly extended live, generally featuring the "Holy is the Lord" bridge of "God's Romance" and an extemporaneous speech by Martin Smith
. The guitar solo is also occasionally extended (up to 40 bars), and the chorus of the song "Obsession" is often included after the "God's Romance" section. Martin Smith
often announces this song with the sentence "This song is for all the history makers" at live concerts.
to get 'History Maker' into the UK charts for Easter. In response to the increasing support for the campaign, the decision was made to release the track as a single under the title 'History Makers'. The song was released for download on 28 March 2010. Two versions have been made available, the original studio version (featured on the album King of Fools and the 2009 compilation album History Makers
), and a new live version taken from the band's upcoming final live album: 'Farewell Show
'.
All profits generated from the single will go towards the charity CompassionArt
a charity set up by Martin Smith the lead singer of the band which creates freedom from poverty.
It entered the midweek chart
at number 6 on 31 March 2010 and reached number 4 on 4/4/10. but only spent a week in the Top 40 after dropping to No.61 the next week. It was number 1 in the Indie singles chart.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band Delirious?
Delirious?
Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion...
's album King of Fools. It has become one of the band's best-known songs, and represents King of Fools in almost every one of their live setlists, along with the single "Deeper
Deeper (song)
"Deeper" is the second single from Delirious?'s debut album, King of Fools, on which it is the second track. It is one of the band's most famous songs and, along with "History Maker", almost universally represented King Of Fools in live setlists until 2005...
". "History Maker" was originally recorded as a guitar-driven six-minute rock epic, filled out by strings and synthesisers and featuring two 16-bar guitar solos. The lyrics of the song are on the power of prayer and becoming a "history maker"; i.e., someone who changes the course of history. "History Maker" became the theme song for Teen Mania's 97-98 Acquire the Fire tour, as well as Extreme Dream's
Extreme Dream Ministries
Extreme Dream Ministries is an organization whose main achievement is the creation of the popular Youth Conference, or YC. However, it has orchestrated other events, such as the Re:vive conference for young adults....
YC 2000 in Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
Canada
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.
The song is greatly extended live, generally featuring the "Holy is the Lord" bridge of "God's Romance" and an extemporaneous speech by Martin Smith
Martin Smith (songwriter)
Martin James Smith is an English vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the front man of the Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He co-wrote three songs on Michael W. Smith's 2004 album Healing Rain and is going to be collaborating with Michael W. Smith on his upcoming album...
. The guitar solo is also occasionally extended (up to 40 bars), and the chorus of the song "Obsession" is often included after the "God's Romance" section. Martin Smith
Martin Smith (songwriter)
Martin James Smith is an English vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. He was the front man of the Christian rock and worship band Delirious? He co-wrote three songs on Michael W. Smith's 2004 album Healing Rain and is going to be collaborating with Michael W. Smith on his upcoming album...
often announces this song with the sentence "This song is for all the history makers" at live concerts.
Single Release
In February 2010, a campaign began on social networking site FacebookFacebook
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to get 'History Maker' into the UK charts for Easter. In response to the increasing support for the campaign, the decision was made to release the track as a single under the title 'History Makers'. The song was released for download on 28 March 2010. Two versions have been made available, the original studio version (featured on the album King of Fools and the 2009 compilation album History Makers
History Makers
History Makers is a compilation album by the band Delirious?. It was announced by lead singer Martin Smith during an interview promoting their live album My Soul Sings. It was released in November 2009 in conjunction with the bands final "History Makers" tour of the UK and mainland Europe...
), and a new live version taken from the band's upcoming final live album: 'Farewell Show
Farewell Show
Farewell Show - Live In London is a live album by the band Delirious?. In November 2009, Delirious? attended Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK to record their final gig as a live concert album, DVD and Blu-Ray in front of a sold out crowd. 5,000 fans attended the event...
'.
All profits generated from the single will go towards the charity CompassionArt
Compassionart
CompassionArt is a charity based in Littlehampton, England founded by songwriter Martin Smith and his wife Anna, with the aim of generating income from works of art to assist in the relief of suffering around the planet.-Retreat in Scotland:...
a charity set up by Martin Smith the lead singer of the band which creates freedom from poverty.
It entered the midweek chart
Midweeks
Midweeks are lists of sales figures for music albums and singles in the United Kingdom during the period between the weekly chart publication on Sundays...
at number 6 on 31 March 2010 and reached number 4 on 4/4/10. but only spent a week in the Top 40 after dropping to No.61 the next week. It was number 1 in the Indie singles chart.
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland Singles Chart | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
4 |
Song appearances
- King of Fools (1997 studio album) - 6:33
- d:tour 1997 Live at SouthamptonD:tour 1997 Live At Southamptond:tour 1997 Live at Southampton, or simply d:tour, is a live album by the English band Delirious?.- History :The album was released in 1998 and was the second live offering from Delirious? after Live & In the Can, which was released a few years prior. It was recorded on a leg of the band's...
(1998 live album) - 6:04 - Deeper (2001 compilation album) - 6:33
- Access:dAccess:d-Disc one:# "Access:d " – 1:44# "Deeper" – 4:19# "God's Romance" – 5:54# "My Glorious" – 6:22# "Access:d " – 4:00...
(2002 live album) - 8:40 - UP: Unified PraiseUP: Unified PraiseUP: Unified Praise is a live praise and worship album of Christian Contemporary music by the Australian Hillsong Church and English band Delirious?.-Making of the album:...
(2003 live album) - 10:05 - Now Is the Time - Live at Willow CreekNow Is the Time - Live at Willow CreekNow Is the Time is the fourth full live album by the band Delirious?. In June 2006, Delirious? attended Willow Creek Community Church to record a live concert DVD...
(2006 live CD+DVD) - at the DVD only - My Soul SingsMy Soul SingsMy Soul Sings is a live album by the band Delirious?. In September 2008, Delirious? attended the MCI Convention Centre in Bogota, Colombia to record a live concert album and DVD. 15,000 fans attended the event over two nights. The album was released on 16 March 2009. It will likely be the band's...
(2009 live CD+DVD) - History MakersHistory MakersHistory Makers is a compilation album by the band Delirious?. It was announced by lead singer Martin Smith during an interview promoting their live album My Soul Sings. It was released in November 2009 in conjunction with the bands final "History Makers" tour of the UK and mainland Europe...
(2009 compilation album) - 6:33