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Receive the Power
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Wikipedia article
"'Receive the Power'"[https://archive.today/20121229170931/http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=56420751 Receive the Power Myspace video] is a gospel song written by Guy Sebastian and Gary Pinto, and performed by Sebastian and Paulini. It was chosen in May 2007 as the official anthem for the Roman Catholic Church's XXIII World Youth Day (WYD08) held in Sydney in 2008.
"Receive the Power" was used extensively throughout the six days of World Youth Day in July 2008, and also in the television coverage which went around the world. Sebastian performed at the concert after the Opening Mass which officially welcomed the Pope to Australia. The Mass and concert at Barangaroo, Sydney, had an estimated crowd of 150,000. Sebastian and Paulini also performed both the English and International versions at the Final Mass at Randwick Racecourse on 20 July.[http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/media__1/latest_news/news_archives/2008_june_news_archives/aussie_pop_stars_aria_award_winners_and_the_tap_dogs_to_headline_world_youth_day_sydney_2008 Aussie pop stars, ARIA award winners and the Tap Dogs to headline World Youth Day Sydney 2008]. Retrieved 1 March 2009. An estimated 400,000 people attended the Mass.[http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/media__1/latest_news/world_youth_day_sydney_a_success_400_000_fill_randwick_racecourse_for_wyd08_final_mass wyd2008. World Youth Day Sydney a success - 400,000 fill Randwick Racecourse for WYD08 Final Mass] . Retrieved 1 March 2009. Sebastian and Paulini were invited to perform "Receive the Power" at the Pope's Farewell[http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=56420281 The Pope's Farewell MySpace Video] and thank the volunteers on 21 July.[http://www.wyd2008.org/index.php/en/media__1/latest_news/pope_benedict_xvi_thanks_volunteers_and_leaves_australia_happy_and_blessed wyd2008. Pope Benedict XVI thanks volunteers and leaves Australia happy and blessed] . Retrieved 1 March 2009.
Versions
The song has been released in two versions, one in English and an international version with the chorus in English and verses in Italian, Spanish and French.
The English version was interpreted by its composer, Guy Sebastian, and also features the vocals of Paulini.
The international version, with the chorus in English, also includes performances by Robert Galea (Maltese), German Silva (Spanish) and Amelia Farrugia (French).
About the lyrics
The lyrics are based on the theme of the WYD08, extracted from the book of the Acts of the Apostles, : "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses".
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Category:2007 songs
Category:Guy Sebastian songs
Category:Paulini songs
Category:Gospel songs
Category:Songs written by Guy Sebastian
Category:Songs written by Gary Pinto
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