You know those songs that you just kind of know? You sing along without even thinking about the lyrics. Well, we're going to explore the history of one of these songs today. It's heard around the ...

Amazing Grace. By James Walvin. University of California Press; 216 pages; $19.95 and £16.99 A short but fascinating book by James Walvin, a professor at the University of York and an expert on ...

2023 is the 250th anniversary year of "Amazing Grace." It was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years. You know those songs that you just kind of know ...

Born on August 4, 1725, Newton grew up without any specific religious convictions. Forced into the naval service at age 18, he attempted to desert his ship. After being severely beaten on board, at ...

“Amazing grace,” intoned the eulogist, and repeated it. He began to sing: “how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me,” and the congregation, a bit startled, joined in, as the pianist scrambled ...

Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli perform "Amazing Grace" in this celebration of Bocelli. Jon Batiste and Andrea Bocelli perform "Amazing Grace" in this 30th anniversary celebration of Andrea Bocelli.

Here's what led to the president singing at the funeral service. — -- President Obama’s singing of “Amazing Grace” during the eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed last month in a ...

Robert Plant. Saving Grace. He's best known for fronting Led Zeppelin of course, but there is little sign of rock'n'roll sturm und drang here. 'Percy' Plant and his crack team of Black Country ...

This weekend, Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams led the Grace For The World concert live from St Peter's Square in the Vatican. Opening the show, which live-streamed on Disney+ and is available on ...