In 2003, singer/songwriter Guy Sebastian was named the first ever Australian Idol, and has been a staple of Aussie music since. His rich, beautiful voice and smooth stylings have made him a one-of-a-kind talent. Although he has made plenty of great pop music, I thought I would post a couple of lush spiritual songs Guy sings from the heart. First I will start with his first single after Idol, Angels Brought Me Here. It shot to #1 on the Aussie charts, and after listening, you'll know why.
On the next song, I don't think he recorded it. At least, it isn't in my collection. But that might just be a matter of it being a bit tough to find his music in the US. That could change, however, as he is getting some airplay with a new single, and I will be talking about that shortly... But in the meantime, this is I Surrender All.
For more about Guy Sebastian, you can check out his official website here. I've heard through the grapevine that Guy might make a few appearances in the US this summer, but don't have any dates yet. If you are in the US, you can find two albums on iTunes, The Memphis Album, and Like It Like That. Buy either one, that are both worth hearing. I do have to say, however, that his duet with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, The Art Of Love from Like It Like That, is just exceptional.
Guy is certainly one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite versions of I Surrender All were during the shows he did in 2007 with the Australian Symphony Orchestra. Maybe because I saw them. Here's one.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ferlcN1zlcs
Anon1, Indeed, he is.
ReplyDeleteAnon2, thanks for sharing the link. It is a beautiful song.
“AUSTRAILAN IDOL” SEASON 1 WINNER GUY SEBASTIAN will be LIVE on GOOM Thurs. 6/23 7-9 PM Eastern Standard Time. Go to www.goomradio.us & choose "Zang Radio" to listen.
ReplyDeleteGuy is one of Australia’s best artists and is 20X platinum in sales. Guy’s current U.S. single, “Who’s That Girl” featuring Eve, has already gone four times platinum in Australia and is rapidly gaining airplay in the US.
Check out "Who's that Girl" here:
http://pann.nate.com/video/216686622
Visit his official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/guysebastian
Visit his official website: www.guysebastian.com.au
Some of the stations across the US Guy can be heard on are:
KHTE-FM (KHits 96.5) Little Rock,AK http://www.khits965.com/
KKXX-FM (Hits 93.1) Bakersfield, CA http://www.hits931fm.com/
WXYK-FM (107.1 The Monkey) Biloxi, MI http://www.1071themonkey.net/
WVYB-FM (WYB 103.3) Daytona Beach, FL http://daytonasun.com/WVYB.html
KREV-FM (92.7 The Rev) San Francisco, CA http://www.927rev.com/
WCIL-FM (101.5 CIL) Carbondale, IL http://www.cilfm.com/
WXXX-FM (95 Triple X) Burlington, VT http://www.95triplex.com/
KLJT-FM (95.3/102.3) Tyler, TX www.mybreezefm.com
KFRH-FM (1043 NOW) Las Vegas, NV http://www.1043now.com/
WXKB-FM (B103.9) Ft. Myers, FL http://www.b1039.com/
KSAS-FM (KISS 103.3) Boise, ID http://www.1033kissfm.com/pages/main
KRCK-FM (97.7 KRCK) Palm Springs, CA http://www.krck.com/
WXLK-FM (K92 HD) Roanoke, VA http://www.k92radio.com/home.asp
KDLW-FM (106.7) Albuquerque, NM http://www.1067omgradio.com
KHOP-FM (KHOP 95.1) Modesto, CA http://www.khop.com/
KWNZ-FM (Z93.7) Reno, NV http://www.z937fm.com/
WSSX-FM (95SX) Charleston, SC http://www.95sx.com/
WBBO-FM (B 98.5) Monmouth-Ocean, NJ http://b985radio.com/
KVLY-FM (107.9 Mix) McAllen, TX www.mix1079.net