Son of David (song)

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"Son of David"
Song by Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake
from the album Ryan Ellis
ReleasedJuly 15, 2022 (2022-07-15)
Genre Contemporary worship music
Length3:09
Label Provident Label Group
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Joshua Silverberg
  • Tedd Tjornhom
Music video
"Son of David" (Lyrics) on YouTube

"Son of David" is a song performed by American contemporary worship musician Ryan Ellis featuring Brandon Lake. It was released as the seventh track on Ellis' third studio album, Ryan Ellis, on July 15, 2022. [1] Ellis co-wrote the song with Brandon Lake, Joshua Silverberg, and Tedd Tjornhom. [2] Tedd Tjornhom and Joshua Silverberg produced the song.

Contents

"Son of David" peaked at No. 18 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart. [3]

Composition

"Son of David" is composed in the key of E minor with a tempo of 79 beats per minute and a musical time signature of 4
4. [4]

Critical reception

Katie Clinebell of Air1 said the song "infuses the rocking sound that it creates with a unique sense of purpose and drive, evoking a feeling of perseverance and strength. This song provides a worship anthem for when you need to push through a difficult situation and lean on God's mercy to get through it." [5]

Commercial performance

"Son of David" made its debut at number 46 on the US Christian Airplay chart dated November 12, 2022. [6]

"Son of David" debuted at number 49 on the US Hot Christian Songs chart dated December 10, 2022, [7]

Music video

Ryan Ellis released the official lyric video of "Son of David" featuring Brandon Lake through his YouTube channel on July 15, 2022. [8]

Charts

Chart performance for "Son of David"
Chart (2022–2023)Peak
position
US Christian Songs (Billboard) [3] 18
US Christian Airplay (Billboard) [9] 37

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References

  1. ↑ Clarks, Jessie (July 15, 2022). "Ryan Ellis Releases Debut Self-titled Album | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Son Of David | Chords, Lyrics and Sheet Music | SongSelect®". SongSelect. CCLI. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard . December 28, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Son of David by Ryan Ellis, Brandon Lake". MultiTracks. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ Clinebell, Katie (October 20, 2022). "Ryan Ellis & Brandon Lake Cry Out For Mercy From the King in "Son of David" | Air1 Worship Music". Air1 . Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard . November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard . December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Ryan Ellis - Son of David (Official Lyric Video) ft. Brandon Lake - YouTube". July 15, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2023– via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard . January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
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