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"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779, written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is possibly the most sung and most recorded hymn in the world, and especially popular in the United States, where it is used for both religious and secular purposes.
Newton’s Grace (working title: But Now I See) is an American historical drama film about John Newton, a slave ship captain and later Church of England pastor who wrote many hymns, including Amazing Grace. The film, directed by John Jackman (maker of the 2009 film Wesley), is based on Newton’s autobiography, Out of the Depths.
Amazing Grace is a 2006 biographical drama film directed by Michael Apted, about the abolitionist campaign against the slave trade in the British Empire, led by William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament.
John Newton was an only child, and was a self-educated sea captain, at one time captaining slave ships. Newton's conversion occurred during a violent storm at sea on 10 March 1748. He describes the event in his autobiography, An Authentic Narrative (published 1764), and thereafter marked the anniversary of his conversion as a day of thanksgiving.
"Suddenly" is a duet performed by Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard from the soundtrack Xanadu, and is the love theme from the 1980 film of the same name. It was written and produced by John Farrar. "Suddenly" reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1980 and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in January 1981. [3]
"Face to Face" is a ballad performed by Barry Gibb and Olivia Newton-John. It was released as a promotional single from Gibb's 1984 album Now Voyager in Brazil, Germany, Philippines and Spain. It was also included on Newton-John's compilation Love Songs (2004, Japan exclusive). Face to Face was also included in Olivia Newton-John's 3-Disc CD ...
The version you hear now, is from that original session. A very relaxed and happy day." Related: Olivia Newton-John's Family Reveal 'Supernatural' Encounters with Her 1 Year After Her Death ...
The lyrics of John Newton's Amazing Grace are credited to Staunton Burdett's Baptist Harmony (1834). C. M. is common metre. New Britain is a hymn tune which was first published under other names in the early 19th century, including St Mary's, Gallaher, Symphony, Harmony Grove and Solon.