Amazing grace nathaniel young producer bill moyer nearly. Amazing grace is on one level about just what the title says, offering a basic history of what is probably the most famous christian hymn in the world along with wildly varied performances of it to demonstrate its simple durability. Originally published in 1779, the english christian hymn amazing grace has been sung by millions, reinterpreted in countless ways and played. Bill moyers, one of americas foremost journalists, returned to pbs in 2006 with two series. Bill moyers has done a masterful job in tracing the origins and the diverse renditions of presentation of one of the most haunting and popular songs. Bill moyer nearly every person in america knows the song amazing grace, but. Bill moyers to deliver ut austin spring 2000 commencement address broadcast journalist and noted author bill moyers has accepted an invitation by ut austin president larry r. The story of john newton, a story about his life, and other. Bill moyers, public affairs television amish grace tells a story of forgiveness informed by deep faith, rooted in a rich history, and practiced in real life. Its one of the most popular and beloved songs in the english language.
Amazing grace with bill moyers, public affairs television, inc. It is part music history, part africanamerican history, and. This is amazing grace, jeremy riddle, josh farro, phil. Amazing grace is a christian hymn published in 1779, with words written in 1772 by the english poet and anglican clergyman john newton 17251807. Faulkner to deliver the universitys first spring commencement address of the new millennium. Posted on may 12, 1990 by mannes productions posted in filmmaker tagged bill moyers, pbs. Information and translations of amazing grace in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Amazing grace with bill moyers university of wisconsin. Amazing grace has become a pop, folk and gospel standard since englishman john newton, a slave traderturnedabolitionist, wrote the words in. Amazing grace has been recorded more times than any other hymn and is credited. Amazing grace has been recorded more times than any other hymn and is credited with transforming lives. You will meet some very unusual people of various cultures and ages. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the amazing grace the lives of children and the conscience of a nation, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Amazing grace is a christian hymn published in 1779, with words written in 1772 by the.
In this inspiring program, bill moyers explores the songs origins and power. My strong suggestion is to download the selections you want. Subscribe in itunes rss feed download play in another tab. Bill moyers explores the origins and enduring power of the song amazing grace with johnny cash, jessye norman, judy collins, jeremy. I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now i see. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, the sun forbear to shine. Amazing grace performing arts encyclopedia, library of congress. Bill moyers to deliver ut austin spring 2000 commencement. Amazing grace with bill moyers 91290 jdith davidson moyers, bill moyers, executive producers. Later in the pbs production, she stylized the song in her own way. Meanwhile, jessye norman sits in her dressing room discussing amazing grace with bill moyers. Newton, john treasures of john newton bible support.
I make no claim of ownership with all rights referred to the respective. The crowd yells for more curtain calls, and the rock groups oblige. The transformative power of the song was investigated by journalist bill moyers in a documentary released in 1990. David espar, elizabeth deane, marilyn mellowes, daniel mccabe, producers. This seeming universality has taken amazing grace from the.
Praise for amish grace a story our polarized country needs to hear. The people who bill moyers talks with in the video,show the rest of us how this song has been a very personal part of their lives both in their churches and daily work and lives. Broadcast journalist and noted author bill moyers will discuss journalisms last stand at the 12th liz carpenter lectureship feb. Bill moyers follows the origins and evolution of one of the worlds most famous hymns. This is a 21kb file to download, rightclick on this link and select save target as. Amazing grace with bill moyers amazing gracewith bill moyerspbs, 1994 amazing grace. The song amazing grace holds a unique place in western culture, particularly in the. Interview with bill moyers about amazing grace youtube.
Amazing grace the hymnspringwood presbyterian churches. Countdown 25 amazing versions of amazing grace the. In the 1990s bill moyers and judy collins produced a one hour television documentary on the astonishing history of amazing grace. Bill moyers to give 2000 liz carpenter lectureship ut news. Click here to download it and then refresh this page. One of the absolute highlights of amazing grace is the finale when the cast performs a stirring and emotional rendition of the title song that brings audiences to their feet, so now we send off amazing grace with 25 other fantastic covers of amazing grace. Most people know the story of john newton 17251807 and his writing of the hymn amazing grace, but if you dont, rent or purchase the pbs cd easyazonlink asinb005x5xiss localeusbill moyers.
Bill moyers, jessye norman, johnny cash, judy collins, the boys choir of harlem, jean ritchie, jeremy irons. This is a real nice documentary about the song amazing grace with bill moyers at the helm exploring the history and lyrics of the song, and features some of the ways its been sung throughout the years and what it means to different people. A 90minute documentary for pbs and theatrical release exploring the story behind the famous hymn and featuring bill moyers, jessye norman, johnny cash, judy collins, and marian williams. Amazing grace the lives of children and the conscience of. University of california television uctv 3,785 views 59. Most hymnals attribute it to an early american folk melody. Amazing grace the lives of children and the conscience of a nation. The bill moyers special on amazing grace speculated that it may have originated as the tune of a song the slaves sang. This is amazing grace is the lead single on phil wickhams album the ascension. Resurrection and ascension, kingdom of god, reverence. A rendition of amazing grace by judy collins went to the top of the popular music charts in the u. Like many, i had played and sung amazing grace hundreds of times throughout the years yet i was in for a shock when i saw the film and learned the history of the song. One such video i came across was bill moyers documentary amazing grace.
Sorry in order to watch this video clip you need the latest version of the free flash plug in. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Newton was not only a prolific hymn writer but also kept extensive journals and wrote many letters. Download amazing grace, a midi version in zip file format. Composed probably between 1760 and 1770 in olney, amazing grace was possibly one of the hymns written for a weekly service. In an american society that often resorts to revenge, it is a powerful example of the better way taught by jesus.
John newton and the lyrics to amazing grace john newton, the author of the lyrics to amazing grace, was born in 1725 in wapping, london, united kingdom. Amazing grace sheet music perhaps this is the most popular hymn around the world in the english language with the help of american public broadcasting system, with narrator bill moyers, made a television documentary about it in the year 1990. Jessye tells bill that newton may have borrowed an old tune sung by the slaves themselves, redeeming the song just as he had been redeemed. But god, who calld me here below, will be forever mine. The bill moyers special on amazing grace speculated that it may have. It was the first and only time a spiritual song has done this. Marty lecture on religion in american life duration.