Daughters of the King | Story Behind Song
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Suzanna’s Song | Story Behind Song
“Suzanna’s Song” is an Inspiration-Folk story based on a real-life event. Adapted from the Stephen Foster song “Ole Susanna” this song celebrates the triumph that could have been a tragedy without God’s intervention and the prayers of many. Enjoy this heartfelt rendition of Suzanna’s Song | Story Behind Song
Story Behind Song
The inspiration for “Suzanna’s Song” if based on a true event. Suzanna is the daughter of Steve and Stefanie Coburn Fuller. Stefanie is featured on “Our Song.” You could say Suzanna is the reason Stefanie and I are sisters in ministry and life for that matter. When Stefanie was expecting, she had unplanned complications.
Obedience Leads to a Life Long – Very Special Friendship
The Lord compelled me to go and visit her while she was in the hospital. I didn’t know Stefanie yet. I even wondered how God needed me to visit because Stefanie was already surrounded with family and friends. But as I say “God had a plan.” I was obedient and my life will never be the same. The Lord blessed me with a wonderful friend.
Forty days later Suzanna was born. Yes, she was premature, tiny, and fragile but she was healthy and God was faithful! I know it’s not my story but as a tribute to a God that “Still Makes a Way” and to other parents that have had rough times “Suzanna’s Song” was born. God still performs miracles and He is truly with us every step of the way.
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Lying here, wondering will,
I ever see you smile.
Will you make it just one more day?
Jesus please be with this child.
Will you laugh?
Will you play?
Will you last just one more day?
Lord please be near us in this hour,
As I lie, alone and wait.
(Chorus)
Oh Suzanna, please be strong with me.
I praise the Lord with all my soul,
Keep me near my God to thee.
(Verse 2)
There’s a hope inside
Of me each day,
As I wake once more to wait.
Lord, I can’t help but to be so scared,
What decisions must I make?
Will she hear?
Can she cry?
Lord please just give us more time.
And I wonder more yet wonder still,
As forty days go by.
(Bridge)
And then I saw you –
For the first time Suzanna!
I will shout out Hallelujahs!
Glory forever!
Yes! Lord you are so real to me!
How great you are,
Keeping us,
In our time of need!
(Chorus)
Oh Suzanna, I’m so glad for thee.
I Praise the Lord with all my heart!
I can bounce you on my knee.
(End Tag)
Yes, I praise the Lord with all my soul.
My God! How great – You
How great You are!
Suzanna’s Song © 2004 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music 2018 (ASCAP) | Music and Lyrics by Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved
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Our Song | Story Behind Song
This song is an Inspirational Soprano Duet. Written by James and Judith Baker specifically for Judith and the talented Soprano Stephanie Coburn Fuller. Enjoy Our Song | Story Behind Song
The song is the last track featured on Judith’s album In Spirit and Truth, This beautiful baroque feeling song is real, raw, emotional and for those who love the high notes high starting out in the key of E flat. Stefanie and Judith trade off nailing those high Soprano notes. Can you tell who is singing what?
Story Behind Song
What can I say about Stefanie! Where do I start? I wanted to use a song that we have done several times but I felt that God had a plan for this CD and had His own songs He wanted laid on the tracks. I asked the Lord to give us a song and to my surprise my fabulous husband co-wrote it with me.
Drawing lyrics from the Bible identifying God as “King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, I wanted a song that gave God Praise and Thanks for all He has done in my life. Consequently, completing the very last song on the project, my 2nd album, but 1st album of all original, phew, a life long dream is now completed.
I took Stefanie to the studio and check this out – we all know “7” is God’s number for completion. Consequently, this project is finished! This amazing duet is the last track, the last song written, and the last track to be recorded. When I arrived to pick up Stefanie my speedometer was on all 7’s! It was a confirmation for me that this project had God’s blessing as we neared completion. God speaks to us in so many ways if we just pay attention.
Production Notes
We got to the studio and she vocals blending beautifully. The song superseded my expectations. The first time I heard it I cried because I was so humbled at what God had done. To hear Stefanie’s angelic voice blending with mine it was a dream come true. Stefanie asked, “Was it that bad?” Doug laughed because he knew what was going on. This song is such a blessing to me, I still cry when I have a quiet moment to listen to it and meditate on the fact that I wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for God and His mercy. All the Glory belongs to Him.
Let me take a moment and share why I choose Doug to produce the music on In Spirit and Truth. We met in college back in the day as they say. Doug was writing original music and completing arrangements for our college performances so I knew he was very talented. Further, I knew we could work together and create something amazing to the Glory of God. To put it another way Doug could put into music what I heard in my head. They only person I have been able to work with who can do this better is me, but I am not a producer. At least not yet, my husband keeps encouraging me to learn the craft. Who knows I just may produce my next album.
Check out our video for “Our Song”
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I don’t know how I’ve come this far but it’s only by Your grace.
I can’t believe here’s another day I’m alive to bring You praise,
So with our hands and hearts held high,
You are my strength and my might.
You calm the storm and raging sea.
You did that for me, for me,
For someone like me.
(Chorus)
It’s not our song because it’s Your song.
All the Glory belongs to You!
You made a sacrifice and laid down Your life.
Something no one else could do.
You are Almighty One, Savior and Friend, Savior and Friend
Blessed One who took our sins.
You are King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s,
This is our song.
(Verse 2)
I wandered through a vast wasteland to find You there all along.
I cried to You in troubled times and You only made me strong.
We see Your works and wondrous deeds,
We exalt You Lord on High!
You have every part of me,
Every deepest part of me, of me,
Of someone like me.
(Bridge)
We offer up this song to You, it’s the least we can do.
You are Abba Father glorious Lord, Its You we adore.
We give You thanks, we give You praise!
Forever (Forever) and ever (and ever)
And ever (Praise You Lord)
And ever (Hallelujah!)
(dovetails into key change)
(Chorus)
Repeat Chorus
(End Tag)
You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords
The Bles-sed One
This is our song! Our Song!
Our Song © 2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music ASCAP) | Music by Judith Baker, Lyrics by James and Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved | Duet Vocalist: Stefanie Coburn Fuller
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Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) | Story Behind Song
An Inspirational, Folk-type, Americana lullaby Judith wrote for her children when they were toddlers. She used to sing the chorus to them at night. The prayer featured in the song is the prayer they would say together. This song is a favorite with Moms and Kids. Enjoy Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) | Story Behind Song
Story Behind Song
I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Carlisle’s song “Butterfly Kisses.” Don’t ever ask me to sing it because I have a hard time getting through the song without tearing up. I though, “What a great song!” Then I had an idea, why not use the talent God gives us to leave something unique and memorable behind for your children, and their children, and so on. I was inspired and wrote “Judith’s Lullaby.” I wanted a simple song for my children to remember their ole mom by.
Precious Moments
My daughter Zoey was three and couldn’t say “Judith’s Lullaby.” My son was just a toddler. Zoey simplified it and referred to the song as “Mama’s Song.” So, it became “Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby).”
At night she would grin and say “Sing Mama’s Song.” Those were such precious times. I am so grateful, now that they are all grown up that I listened to the nudge from God to write this song. “Mama’s Song,” is one of my favorites.
Production Notes
I recorded Zoey praying on a cassette tape, not knowing when or how I would ever be able to afford producing the song or an album for that matter.
By the time I was able to record this song my Zoey is a pre-teen. She was so embarrassed by her little prayer and wanted nothing to do with singing on the song. I thank God He gave me the insight to record her praying years ago. I insisted the prayer be included in the song even though the tape had warped over the years. My producer and I struggled to clean it up the best we could.
The best treat is my very own son, who is now an uber, sanguine, extroverted, comedian and actor, sings the child’s voice on the track. He was still young enough that mom couldn’t embarrass him. To God be the Glory! I am so grateful for my Zoey and Sergio John! Years later I would sing this at my nephew Levi’s baby dedication. A great song is always timeless!
Lyrics
(Intro – child sings)
Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby.
Tell me that when I’m sleep,
God will keep me safe and warm tonight.
Please mommy sing me a lullaby,
Sing me a lullaby,
Mommy now I can sleep tonight.
(Verse 1)
How can I sing, to a child so sweet and dear?
What do I tell them when this world is so unclear?
How do I ease their pain at times that’s hard to do?
Yet my child, my sweet child I’ll find a song to sing to you.
(Chorus)
And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight,
I’ll tell you that when your sleep,
God will keep you safe and warm tonight.
Always remember that, I do love you!
Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.
(Verse 2)
As you grow each day, growing as we must do,
Learn to lean on God, have faith and trust Him too.
Remember His sacrifice; He made for me and you.
Trust Him, believe Him, and He’ll take care of you.
(Chorus)
And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight,
I’ll tell you that when your sleep,
God will keep you safe and warm tonight.
Always remember that, I do love you!
Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.
(Bridge with Descant)
Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby.
Tell me that when I’m sleep,
God will keep me safe and warm tonight.
Please mommy sing me a lullaby,
Sing me a lullaby,
Mommy now I can sleep tonight
(Child’s Prayer)
Now I lay me down to sleep.
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake.
I pray the Lord my soul to take,
God bless all the Mommies and Daddies
And Grandmas and Grandpas
And Brothers and Sisters
In Jesus Name, Amen
(Closing Chorus)
Lord give me a lullaby, give me a lullaby.
Tell me that when their sleep,
You will keep them safe and in your sight.
Oh how I know that Your love is true.
Thank you my Lord, I put my trust in you.
(End Tag)
Spoken) Lord give me a lullaby
Uh Hmmm….a lullaby.
(Spoken by child) Goodnight mommy)
Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) © 1996 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music and Lyrics by Judith Baker | Children’s Vocals: Zoey Baker and Sergio Myers, II | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | All Rights Reserved
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Come On Come On | Story Behind Song
What entered my head as a catchy tune in 1992 became the song “Come On Come On.” At the same time I was inspired by the words in Psalms, written by King David that speak about how creation praises the Lord. Enjoy Come On Come On | Story Behind Song
For instance, Psalms 148, defines all the elements in creation praising Him. Because I am a lover of mountains and beautiful skies these lyrical and poetic words inspired me. Furthermore, I also love the story of King David dancing and worshiping to the Lord to celebrate victory in war. Consequently these are events and topics I can relate to with my leadership, strategic, military-minded, songwriting and sometimes Pentecostal brain.
Inspired By My Distant Great-Grandfather
Surprisingly, many years later, I learned – I am the distant Great Granddaughter of King David, from the tribe of Judah. This makes so much sense to me as a musician, leader and songwriter.
Music, celebration, soldering, worshiping – they are all embedded in the layers of my DNA fiber. My very name “Judith” is the female version of “Judah.” Notably, Judith means “Praise of the Lord.” Just like my incredible forefather, my goal for writing “Come On Come On” is to extend an invitation and reinforce a worshipful message about the Lord. Jesus is coming back and He is taking all of His children with Him. “So please be one of us” is my plea. And if you are part of the blessed “body of Christ” then “let’s be bold and proclaim!”
How can you not be excited!
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (New International Version) Personally, I can’t wait but until that day, here, there or in the air – I will Praise the Lord!
Production Notes | Come On Come On | Story Behind Song
On the production side, I heard horns in this song and more choral, pop sound in 1992. My producer took the song in a techno direction. I loved it. He added his magic and spiced up the bridge giving it a “live” feeling. Yes, all this was done in the studio. Now that I have my own production studio, I plan to produce a re-mix of the song showcasing the original sound I heard in my head, well at some point. Special thanks to Will Smith for his traveling to Atlanta to help with the Bass background vocals.
Inspired by 2 Samuel 6:14 and Psalms Chapters 103, 117, 145, and 148
Lyrics
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
For He is worthy to be praised
Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised!
(Verse 1)
The sky shall unfold to tell the story
Revealing the signs, the power and the glory
The earth shall proclaim, the hills shall shout!
And we who love the Lord, Will march on out!
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
For He is worthy to be praised
Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised!
(Verse 2)
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
The Son of David will no longer rest
He’s come for His faithful
Who called on His name
So please be one of us
Let’s be bold and proclaim!
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
For He is worthy to be praised
Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised!
Bridge)
(Bass) Praise You, Praise You, Praise You
We praise Your Holy Name! (repeat 4 times)
(Tenor) Let us Go, Let us Go! (Repeat 3 times)
(Alto) Praise the Lord! (Repeat 2 times)
(Soprano) Praise the Lord!
Worthy, worthy, worthy
(Worthy, worthy, worthy)
Worthy, worthy, worthy,
Worthy, worthy, worthy!
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
For He is worthy
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
Come on, Come on, let us praise the Lord
For He is worthy to be praised
Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised!
(End Tag)
Worthy, worthy, worthy to be praised!
Come on, Come on!
Come On Come On © 1996 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music and Lyrics by Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | Background Vocals: Judith Baker, Doug Gazlay and Will Smith | All Rights Reserved
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