This is a “Vatican-approved LP”, and popes have participated in musical releases before, but the synths, guitars, trumpets, and general rock style are unprecedented.
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“Wake Up!” officially drops November. 27, but listeners can pre-order the album on iTunes and automatically download the single “Wake Up! Go! Go!”
The release of the first single come while Pope Francis visits the US for the first time.
Pope Francis has embarked on a whirlwind multi-city tour where he’s greeted by throngs of screaming fans wherever he goes, plays to a packed house at Madison Square Garden, causes a ticket scalper frenzy, and even has his own merch.
For a taster track of the Pope’s rocking musical take, check out this clip on the Rolling Stones website.
With an clear eye on the Christmas charts, Pope Francis has let it been known that he is releasing a pop album – Wake Up!
Throughout the record, Pope Francis discusses Italian, English, Spanish and French, overlaying matters like harmony, eco concerns, our elegance as well as having the consciousness of supplying. When Don Giulio Neroni asked me to collaborate on this CD, I immediately accepted with enthusiasm.
Here is the full track list for “Wake Up!“. The album’s 11 tracks range from pop to rock to Latin sounds.
“During the years, I also made an important journey of faith”.
“No one who sleeps can sing, dance and rejoice”.
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Producers said part of the proceeds from the album’s sale will be donated to a support fund for refugees.
