"Bill
Usher is the Coordinator of the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For
Life in Golden, BC. One evening this winter, while planning for Golden's
Luminary Ceremony, Bill was inspired to write 'Tonight I Walk For
You' - and we're glad he did!
"Our vision is that Relays across the country are free to share "Tonight I Walk
For You" as they raise funds to make cancer history. Thanks to the many Relays
in British Columbia who financially contributed to the recording so that we could
make this available to you all for your promotional purposes and for use at your
Luminary Ceremony. It's very exciting to realize that community choirs can download
the 4 part vocal score and sing along with the recording at your own Luminary
Ceremony.
"Finally, a big thank you to Bill Usher, Joani Bye, Michael Creber and the other
musicians who have created this wonderful gift in support of the Relay For Life."
Sharone O'Brien,
Manager - Kootenay Region,
Canadian Cancer Society
(250) 426-8916
TONIGHT I WALK FOR YOU
When I was lost you would
Hold my hand and walk with me - You would
Hold my hand and squeeze
When I was lost you would
Pick me up when I fell down - You would
Speak my name and I would smile
Now as I walk
Your love walks with me and guides my step
Your love walks with me and lights up the way
Now as I walk
I remember you and say what's true - that
Tonight I walk for you
I'm going to send a
Prayer on up to guide my way
I'm going to send a
Prayer on up for a brand new day
You used to hold me in your
Arms at night till I could fall asleep
You'd hold me till my
Dreams would come and carry me away
So now I hold you in my
Heart tonight and keep this flame alight
I softly speak your name with love
Now as I walk
I remember you and say what's true - that
Tonight I walk for you
Written by Bill Usher © 2004, SOCAN
All rights reserved.
Lead vocals: Joani Bye with Bill Usher
Choir vocals: Nathen Aswell; Monique Creber; Linda Kidder; Gordon Maxwell
Keyboards, programming and recording: Michael Creber
Bass: Nathen Aswell
Guitar: Joe DeGrassi
Choir arranged by Joani Bye
Mixed & mastered by Miles Hill
Produced by Bill Usher
Executive Producers for the CCS: Sharone O'Brien & Mike Patterson, Kootenay Region
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We have also created various mix versions of
the song (e.g. without the choir and/or lead vocals) so that Relays
can include a local choir or vocalist to sing along with the recording
during the Luminary ceremony.
Relay For Life coordinators should submit your request below. Indicate whether
you want a CD via Canada Post or files via high-speed email account. We will
follow-up and contact you by email.
Joani Bye
As one of Vancouver's top studio singers, Joani's powerful voice has been heard on albums by some of the music industry's most popular artists such as Cher, David Bowie, INXS and Jon Bon Jovi, to name a few, as well as on countless commercial jingles. Her live projects range from theatre to a busy schedule fronting some of Vancouver's top rock and R&B bands. She has performed on stage with the likes of Sheena Easton, Del Shannon and Mellissa Manchester.
Vancouver born and based, Joani is currently playing guitar and singing with two duos (Moodswings with Linda Kidder and ByeLines with Diane Lines) and her R&B band "Joani Bye and the Homewreckers", who recently released their first CD, entitled "Off the Floor".
With concert tours, school shows, club work, sessions, song-writing and her 10-year-old daughter, Joani stays very busy as one of the West Coast's most "in-demand" female singers.