Friday, March 07, 2008
Wednesday on American Idol one of the contestants named David Cook did a wicked remake of Lionel Richie’s sappy “Hello.” Of course you remember Hello – “Hello, is it me you’re looking for?” We all sang that in front of the mirror to that hot chick we didn’t have the guts to talk to in the lunchroom (or at least I did).
Richie released it in 1984 and it went on to be what many consider his signature song. That was 24 years ago.
When David Cook remade it on Idol it caught me off guard because I immediately thought, That’s what I should be doing with the message of the Christian faith every Sunday.
…taking something that meant something in a different time and era and refashioning it to speak to a new one.
Some pastors don’t get this. Most of the time I’m one of them.
Most pastors keep singing “Hello” as if it’s 1984.
Man, this is how it’s done. Check it out…
David Cook...Taking Pastors To School
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That's good stuff!! I was nervous, I thought you were going to mention who got kicked off last night, and I haven't watched it yet!
_________________ certainly would have attended the senior prom with me if I had been able to hit those new high notes. Every male who graduated between '83 & '86 should rise, place one hand on their heart and the other up with a lighter in hand whenever they hear this song. BTW, I think there are huge spiritual parallels for this song as you begin to point out Brian...especially on a Friday.
Hey Brian,
There's probably a way to think about Nicole Ritchie as a bridge between the generations.
Lou
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