Admit it. We’ve all felt the chills when hearing the awe-inspiring roar of a gospel choir join into the melody of a song. When reaching the crescendo into hand-clapping, feet-stomping choir vocals, it’s hard to resist belting out right along with them.
To honor this musical trend, we complied a list of 10 great songs that use gospel choirs.
10. “O Children” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds kick off our list with their hauntingly beautiful “O Children.” Backing Cave’s hypnotic vocals, a choir of gospel singers provide soulful harmonies to the hymn-like song. “O Children” is also featured as the soundtrack to Harry Potter and Hermione Granger’s (awkward) dance scene in 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
8. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
Widely known for its overwhelmingly controversial music video, “Like a Prayer” by Madonna fused elements of gospel music with the music icon’s singnature pop-rock sound. Inspired by Madge’s youth as a Catholic school girl, the 1989 single keeps gaining momentum, finishing with the gospel-backed chorus complete with hand-clapping and high-note wailing.
6. “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers
“All These Things That I’ve Done” was the third single from from The Killer’s hit debut album Hot Fuss. The anthem blends Brandon Flowers’ croons with harmonies from The Sweet Inspirations when reaching its peak when both belt the lyrics “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a solider.”
4. “Tender” by Blur
Blur combined their alternative rock percussions with the London Community Gospel choir’s gospel vocals in “Tender.” In February 2012, Blur was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the BRIT Awards. The English rockers performed a five song set that reunited Blur with the London Community Gospel choir to perform their 1999 hit.
1. Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
The King of Pop’s critically acclaimed 1988 hit “Man in the Mirror” was written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard. Along with Garrett, gospel quartet The Winans and the Andrae Crouch Choir provided the distinct and powerful backing vocals for Jackson’s classic track. Through the empowering message of the song, the choir assists Michael in advising us all to make that change.
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To honor this musical trend, we complied a list of 10 great songs that use gospel choirs.
10. “O Children” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds kick off our list with their hauntingly beautiful “O Children.” Backing Cave’s hypnotic vocals, a choir of gospel singers provide soulful harmonies to the hymn-like song. “O Children” is also featured as the soundtrack to Harry Potter and Hermione Granger’s (awkward) dance scene in 2010’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
8. “Like a Prayer” by Madonna
Widely known for its overwhelmingly controversial music video, “Like a Prayer” by Madonna fused elements of gospel music with the music icon’s singnature pop-rock sound. Inspired by Madge’s youth as a Catholic school girl, the 1989 single keeps gaining momentum, finishing with the gospel-backed chorus complete with hand-clapping and high-note wailing.
6. “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers
“All These Things That I’ve Done” was the third single from from The Killer’s hit debut album Hot Fuss. The anthem blends Brandon Flowers’ croons with harmonies from The Sweet Inspirations when reaching its peak when both belt the lyrics “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a solider.”
4. “Tender” by Blur
Blur combined their alternative rock percussions with the London Community Gospel choir’s gospel vocals in “Tender.” In February 2012, Blur was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at the BRIT Awards. The English rockers performed a five song set that reunited Blur with the London Community Gospel choir to perform their 1999 hit.
1. Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson
The King of Pop’s critically acclaimed 1988 hit “Man in the Mirror” was written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard. Along with Garrett, gospel quartet The Winans and the Andrae Crouch Choir provided the distinct and powerful backing vocals for Jackson’s classic track. Through the empowering message of the song, the choir assists Michael in advising us all to make that change.
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