Who Would Imagine a King

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About Who Would Imagine a King

Who Would Imagine a King is a Christmas song written by Mervyn Warren and Hallerin Hilton Hill, and originally recorded by Whitney Houston for the soundtrack to the 1996 film, The Preacher's Wife. In 2009, Lotta Engberg recorded the song on the album Jul hos mig. In 2010, a cover of the song appeared on Katharine McPhee's Christmas album Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You.


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Mommies and daddies always believe
That their little angels are special indeed
And you could grow up to be anything
But who would imagine a king

A shepherd or teacher is what you could be
Or maybe a fisherman out on the sea
Or maybe a carpenter building things
But who would imagine a king

It was so clear when the wise men arrived
And the angels were singing your name
That the world would be different 'cause you were alive
That's what heaven stood still to proclaim

One day an angel said quietly
That soon he would bring something special to me
And of all those wonderful gifts he could bring

Who would imagine, who could imagine
Who would imagine a king

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Mommy

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American recording artist, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, the Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston was one of the world's best-selling music artists, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She released six studio albums, one holiday album and three movie soundtrack albums, all of which have diamond, multi-platinum, platinum or gold certification. Houston's crossover appeal on the popular music charts, as well as her prominence on MTV, starting with her video for "How Will I Know", influenced several African American female artists to follow in her footsteps. more »

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Written by: MERVYN WARREN, HALLERIN HILL

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11 facts about this song

Who Would Imagine a King" is a song from the soundtrack of a film
This song was featured in the 1996 movie "The Preacher's Wife" which starred Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington.
Written by an acclaimed songwriter
The song was written by Hall of Fame songwriter Mervyn Warren.
The holiday-themed song
The song is often connected with the Christmas season and the story of Jesus' birth, particularly with his humble beginnings in a manger.
Covered by Katharine McPhee
The "American Idol" alumna Katharine McPhee covered the song for her 2020 Christmas album, "Christmas is The Time to Say I Love You".
Used in School Productions
"Who Would Imagine a King" is frequently used in nativity plays and Christmas productions, particularly in schools and church programs.
Whitney Houston's chart performance
While the song did not chart, Houston's "The Preacher's Wife" soundtrack was a commercial success and is currently the best-selling gospel album of all time.
Houston's live performance
Whitney Houston performed the song live on stage during the 1996 holiday season on the "Oprah Winfrey Show".
Not a single, but still popular
Despite not being released as a single, the song has enjoyed popularity and frequent airplay during the Christmas season, especially on gospel and soul music radio stations.
Deeply Religious Themed
The lyrics of the song focus deeply on the Christian faith and the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, making it an important song among religious communities during the holiday season.
McPhee's Tribute
Katharine McPhee's cover of the song is often seen as a tribute to the late Whitney Houston, who she has cited as a significant influence on her career.
Diversity in Styles
The singers' respective renditions show variety in their musical styles - Houston's powerful vocal delivery contrasts with McPhee's softer, more intimate rendition.

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