For anyone who has tried to sing this song, they will know just how tricky it is. David Campbell must be one of the most underrated singers in Oz. He demonstrates mastery and oozes effortless performance in this rendition. I am very jealous!
I remember hearing this recording several years ago and couldn't stop crying for two days I was so moved. Then again, much of Bucchino's music elicits that sort of reaction within me....
I've got a roof over my head I've got a warm place to sleep Some nights I lie awake counting gifts Instead of counting sheep I've got a heart that can hold love I've got a mind that can think There may be times when I lose the light And let my spirits sink But I can't stay depressed When I remember how I'm blessed Grateful, grateful Truly grateful I am Grateful, grateful Truly blessed And duly grateful In a city of strangers I've got a family of friends No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way I know that they will stay until the end I feel a hand holding my hand It's not a hand you can see But on the road to the promised land This hand will shepherd me Through delight and despair Holding tight and always there Grateful, grateful Truly grateful I am Grateful, grateful Truly blessed And duly grateful It's not that I don't want a lot Or hope for more, or dream of more But giving thanks for what I've got Makes me so much happier than keeping score In a world that can bring pain I will still take each chance For I believe that whatever the terrain Our feet can learn to dance Whatever stone life may sling We can moan or we can sing Grateful, grateful Truly grateful I am Grateful, grateful Truly blessed And duly grateful
What a wonderful song. Hearing songs like this really help me to just stop for a few moments and thank all the beauty in my life, and to be thankful for all that I have. Thank you for helping me to slow down and just be thankful.
This song, and "Listen To My Heart" by Nancy LaMott (written by David Friedman) are my absolute favorites. I really like all of the versions of John Bucchino's "Grateful." David Campbell's version is truly one of my favorites. This song is what I call, a musical "oil painting."
A friend once linked me to John B on facebook and I froze - I've loved his music for so long, I didn't know how to start! I have his Beatles piano improv CD, the Richard Rogers piano cd(an all time favorite), this one, It's only life, the Grateful cd(which I wore to a nub) and a 45 promo of Love Doesn't Always Stick Around from back in the day. When I listen to THREE, I often just do the middle section-Lavender Girl, that John wrote. I have a few others to pick up like the Arrow lp but I'm a bit gobsmacked by his touch. Likewise, I've collected David Campbell - Better than I was the perfect intro but now I think of him and that bongo on Begin The Beguine.
For anyone who has tried to sing this song, they will know just how tricky it is. David Campbell must be one of the most underrated singers in Oz. He demonstrates mastery and oozes effortless performance in this rendition. I am very jealous!
Grateful for John Bucchino.
A beautiful song written by an even more beautiful person. John, your music continues to change my life. Thank you for your gift of music.
I heartfully agree!
I remember hearing this recording several years ago and couldn't stop crying for two days I was so moved. Then again, much of Bucchino's music elicits that sort of reaction within me....
Beautiful
I LOVE this song!
My new Thanksgiving song., we need to sing it in our hearts every day.
I would give almost anything to be able to write or sing like either of these two.
I've got a roof over my head
I've got a warm place to sleep
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Instead of counting sheep
I've got a heart that can hold love
I've got a mind that can think
There may be times when I lose the light
And let my spirits sink
But I can't stay depressed
When I remember how I'm blessed
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
In a city of strangers
I've got a family of friends
No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
I know that they will stay until the end
I feel a hand holding my hand
It's not a hand you can see
But on the road to the promised land
This hand will shepherd me
Through delight and despair
Holding tight and always there
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
It's not that I don't want a lot
Or hope for more, or dream of more
But giving thanks for what I've got
Makes me so much happier than keeping score
In a world that can bring pain
I will still take each chance
For I believe that whatever the terrain
Our feet can learn to dance
Whatever stone life may sling
We can moan or we can sing
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
What a wonderful song. Hearing songs like this really help me to just stop for a few moments and thank all the beauty in my life, and to be thankful for all that I have. Thank you for helping me to slow down and just be thankful.
Beautiful Song, well written and the vocals by David, stand by itself. I really love it.
This song, and "Listen To My Heart" by Nancy LaMott (written by David Friedman) are my absolute favorites. I really like all of the versions of John Bucchino's "Grateful." David Campbell's version is truly one of my favorites. This song is what I call, a musical "oil painting."
A friend once linked me to John B on facebook and I froze - I've loved his music for so long, I didn't know how to start! I have his Beatles piano improv CD, the Richard Rogers piano cd(an all time favorite), this one, It's only life, the Grateful cd(which I wore to a nub) and a 45 promo of Love Doesn't Always Stick Around from back in the day. When I listen to THREE, I often just do the middle section-Lavender Girl, that John wrote. I have a few others to pick up like the Arrow lp but I'm a bit gobsmacked by his touch.
Likewise, I've collected David Campbell - Better than I was the perfect intro but now I think of him and that bongo on Begin The Beguine.
Came here for Billy Rosenfeld and Gary Gunas. RIP, Gary. Pancreatic cancer is a brutal thief.
Yes, me too. I came here to pay tribute to Gary Gunas. I’m so grateful for him and Billy Rosenfield. ❤️
Bucchin
Anyone knows the key?
didn't really care for the singer, but loved the piano playing!