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Randy D

What are some pop* songs you like that mention religion, spirituality, or higher powers in the lyrics? Examples below.

*Excludes hymns, gospel songs, any other songs that are specifically and directly intended for worship or praising religion or higher powers. The intent of this question is to identify songs that include those references yet are not by artists or groups that primarily release that genre of songs. 

 

I could name many, many of them, but here are just a few of the ones that I like:

“From A Distance” Bette Midler, 1990.

“Silent Running (On Dangerous Ground)” Mike + The Mechanics, 1985. 

“Loves Me Like A Rock” Paul Simon, 1973.

“Bridge Over Troubled Water”Simon and Garfunkel, 1970. 

“Spirit in the Sky” Norman Greenbaum, 1969.




Posted - August 17, 2022
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      August 17, 2022 9:14 AM MDT
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  • 17592
    I really like Joan Osborne; she's one of many faves.  Her covers are often better than the originals.
      August 18, 2022 11:14 AM MDT
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      August 17, 2022 9:57 AM MDT
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  • 3701
    I love Spirit in the Sky (not Sly - one of my favorite songs. This post was edited by Spunky at August 18, 2022 3:35 PM MDT
      August 17, 2022 10:46 AM MDT
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  • 44602
    Interesting. Jews for Jesus.
      August 17, 2022 11:34 AM MDT
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  • 16763
    Why not? Jesus was Jewish. So were most of the early Christians - the Romans regarded it as a Jewish sect.
      August 17, 2022 11:40 AM MDT
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  • 16763
    I prefer Dr and the Medics cover. They had the benefit of effects pedals, Greenbaum tried to get the overdrive and distortion by de-tuning a valve amp in much the same way that George Harrison did for Revolution, but didn't quite get it right. There's feedback throughout as a result.
      August 17, 2022 11:45 AM MDT
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  • 3701
    There may be other videos that have better sound.  I just chose the first one.
      August 17, 2022 12:11 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    Pentatonix




    This post was edited by Spunky at August 19, 2022 8:29 AM MDT
      August 17, 2022 10:49 AM MDT
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  • 2999
    Beautiful uplifting songs. Wow, it must be thrilling to see them in person.
      August 17, 2022 12:16 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    No doubt.  The Pentatonix make exquisite music and they have the most wonderful harmony.  
      August 17, 2022 2:26 PM MDT
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  • 2999
    Yes they do. 
      August 17, 2022 5:15 PM MDT
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  • 551
      August 17, 2022 11:08 AM MDT
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  • 44602
    "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" Meatloaf (At the end.)
    "The Pusher Man" Steppenwolf
    "God Only Knows" The beach Boys
      August 17, 2022 11:10 AM MDT
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      August 17, 2022 11:38 AM MDT
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      August 17, 2022 11:58 AM MDT
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  • 3701
    Well, that first one was a really interesting compilation of videos and it had a great beat.  
      August 17, 2022 12:10 PM MDT
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  • 2999
    I agree, the first one was awesome however the preacher is Bob Tilton.  A name it and claim it message, he is a wolf in sheep's clothing, in my opinion.  I know this first hand as I attended his church and could tell you stories.  When I figured out what was happening, I left.  He is the reason I exercise extreme caution when moving through the Christian communities and different churches. Not all preachers are the real deal.


     This post was edited by Honey Dew at August 17, 2022 3:47 PM MDT
      August 17, 2022 12:24 PM MDT
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  • 3701
    Too many preachers are really snake oil salesmen.
      August 17, 2022 2:24 PM MDT
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  • 10996
      August 17, 2022 1:42 PM MDT
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  • 2999
    Great song!
      August 17, 2022 5:16 PM MDT
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    This post was edited by my2cents at August 19, 2022 8:29 AM MDT
      August 18, 2022 3:24 PM MDT
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      August 18, 2022 3:34 PM MDT
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