The song expresses gratitude for the love and joy brought by someone special, comparing their presence to a shining light that brings happiness and warmth.
Musical Setting
Musical Expression
Starts with a gentle and soothing tempo, building to a powerful and uplifting crescendo. Emotionally evocative and a transcendental vocal performance.
Performance Challenges
Trivia
Known for being the theme song of a 1977 film of the same name, this song became a massive hit and won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Song Rank
The track peaked at number 1 on the Billboard 100 in 1977 and stayed at that position for 10 consecutive weeks.
