Faith Can Move Mountains
Johnnie Ray
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Artist Information"Faith Can Move Mountains" is sung by American singer Johnnie Ray. He was a major figure in music during the 1950s and was known for his soulful voice and emotional performances.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1952, following the peak of Johnnie Ray’s success.
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Music Genre"Faith Can Move Mountains" falls into the category of traditional pop, a popular musical genre in the early to mid-20th century.
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Chart Performance"Faith Can Move Mountains" managed to reach several music charts. It peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and also appeared on the US Billboard Top Pop Singles chart.
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Song CompositionThe song has simple yet inspiring lyrics that motivate listeners into believing in their potential to overcome challenges, hence the title "Faith Can Move Mountains".
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Famous for Sobbing PerformancesJohnnie Ray was well-known for breaking down into sobs during his performances, earning him nicknames such as 'The Prince of Wails' and 'The Nabob of Sob'. "Faith Can Move Mountains" was one of those songs where he used this emotional performance style.
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Ray's DeafnessJohnnie Ray suffered from partial deafness, which resulted in a powerful and unique singing style that can be heard in songs like "Faith Can Move Mountains".
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InfluenceJohnnie Ray's emotional delivery, as exemplified by songs like "Faith Can Move Mountains", strongly influenced several future rock-n-roll artists. Notably, he was mentioned by Elvis Presley and Tony Bennett as an influence on their works.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Guy Wood and Ben Raleigh. They both contributed significantly to the American popular song tradition.
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LegacyEven though it was released decades ago, "Faith Can Move Mountains" by Johnnie Ray continues to inspire people with its positive message of hope and resilience. It is often covered by other artists and used in various media (movies, TV shows, etc.).
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