History Maker

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FieldValue
nameHistory Maker
typeSong
artistDelirious?
albumKing of Fools
recorded1997
genreRock
length6:33
labelFurious? Records
writerMartin Smith
producerAndy Piercy
Delirious?
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| name = History Maker | cover = | alt = | type = Song | artist = Delirious? | album = King of Fools | released = | recorded = 1997 | studio = | venue = | genre = Rock | length = 6:33 | label = Furious? Records | writer = Martin Smith | producer = Andy Piercy Delirious?

"History Maker" is the eleventh track on English Christian rock band Delirious?'s album King of Fools. It has become one of the band's best-known songs, and represents King of Fools in almost every one of their live setlists, along with the single "Deeper". "History Maker" was originally recorded as a guitar-driven six-minute rock epic, filled out by strings and synthesisers and featuring two 16-bar guitar solos. The lyrics of the song are on the power of prayer and becoming a "history maker"; i.e., someone who changes the course of history. "History Maker" became the theme song for Teen Mania's 97-98 Acquire the Fire tour, as well as Extreme Dream's YC 2000 in Alberta, Canada.

The song is greatly extended live, generally featuring the "Holy is the Lord" bridge of "God's Romance" and an extemporaneous speech by Martin Smith. The guitar solo is also occasionally extended (up to 40 bars), and the chorus of the song "Obsession" is often included after the "God's Romance" section. Martin Smith often announces this song with the sentence "This song is for all the history makers" at live concerts.

Single release

| name = History Makers | cover = historymakersingle.jpg | alt = | type = single | artist = Delirious? | album = History Makers | released = 28 March 2010 | recorded = | studio = | venue = | genre = Worship Rock Christian rock | length = | label = Furious? Records | writer = Martin Smith | producer = | prev_title = Love Will Find A Way | prev_year = 2008 | next_title = | next_year =

In February 2010, a campaign began on social networking site Facebook to get 'History Maker' into the UK charts for Easter. In response to the increasing support for the campaign, the decision was made to release the track as a single under the title 'History Makers'. The song was released for download on 28 March 2010. Two versions have been made available, the original studio version (featured on the album King of Fools and the 2009 compilation album History Makers), and a new live version taken from the band's final live album: 'Farewell Show'.

All profits generated from the single will go towards the charity CompassionArt a charity set up by Martin Smith the lead singer of the band which creates freedom from poverty.

It entered the midweek chart at number 6 on 31 March 2010 and reached number 4 on 4 April 10. but only spent a week in the Top 40 after dropping to No.61 the next week. It was number 1 in the Indie singles chart.

Track listing

  1. History Makers (Studio Version)

  2. History Makers (Live Version)

Charts

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Song appearances

References

References

  1. Dave Wood. "King of Fools". delirious.org.uk.
  2. (2010-03-05). "Are Delirious? set to top the UK charts this Easter?". Invade The Airwaves.
  3. Invade The Airwaves. (2010). "Invade The Airwaves".
  4. (February 2010). "Facebook {{!}} Christian music topping the UK Charts!". Facebook.
  5. (2010-03-12). "Fans Demand Delirious? Single". Kingsway Communications Ltd.
  6. "News - Delirious? Track 'History Maker' To Be Released As Single After Facebook Campaign". Louder Than The Music.
  7. Invade The Airwaves. (2010). "Invade The Airwaves {{!}} Buy The Single".
  8. Paul Smith. (26 March 2010). "CompassionArt {{!}} Press Releases". CompassionArt.
  9. Invade The Airwaves. (2010). "Invade The Airwaves {{!}} Campaign FAQ".
  10. BBC Radio 1. (31 March 2010). "BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart Update with Greg James - The Official UK Singles Chart Update". BBC.
  11. BBC Radio 1. (4 April 2010). "BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart with Reggie Yates - The Official Top 40 Singles Chart". BBC.
  12. (2010-04-17). "Delirious? - History Makers". [[Official Charts Company]].
  13. BBC Radio 1. (4 April 2010). "BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart with Reggie Yates - The Official Top 30 Indie Singles Chart". BBC.

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