Triggering Songwriting Inspiration | Artist: Eddie Espinosa | Song: LIVE ! "Change My Heart, Oh God"

07/18/23 • 33 min

EDDIE ESPINOSA is a prolific songwriter, educator, worship leader, musician and composer.
One of his most famous songs is “Change my heart, Oh God” which has been sung and performed in churches all over the world and by countless vocalists since 1982.
We discuss the magic of one of Eddie's greatest musical influences - The Beatles - and how their songs influenced his writing. Our conversation gets deep about the creation of “Change My Heart, Oh God” and he takes us right inside the moment the song was created. Eddie also gives us a glimpse into why and how this song has managed to spread organically from church to church and person to person over the years.
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Although there are many, I choose a few beautiful renditions of this song. Click on any of the links below.
"Change My Heart, Oh God" (feat. Eddie Espinosa on vocals with Ner de Leon)
"Change My heart, Oh God" (Jakarta Festival Chorus)"Change My Heart, Oh God" (arranged for piano by Mark Hayes) "Change My Heart, Oh God" ( Marantha Music, lyric video)

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Host: Lisa M Arreguin @ LivingCrazybrave.comRecorded @ LoveandLaughterMusicGroup.comPodcast Music: Joey Arreguin
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Engineering & Sound Design: Michael Jennings

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Extra Soul Please consists of four players - Scott on Trombone, Matt on Baritone Sax, Luke on Drums and Ryan on Trumpet.
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