Hey, i was just wondering if you knew anything about the other release of Heaven by Los Lonely boys ( never heard of them). I saw this on CMT and MTV and it sounds the same like the one you have. I hope they are not doing something illegal here.Anyway just wanted to ask

Taz,
As far as I know, Los Lonely Boys recorded this song first - it's on their CD. Is this song on a Salvador CD? I haven't been able to find it. Therefore, I conclude that Salvador, along with many other Christian artists/groups are trying to get a piece of the fame that goes along with popular songs.

I have noticed this a lot more recently that Christian groups are rerecording popular songs. Salvador's version is no different then the Los Lonely Boys version, except some different voices. The Los Lonely Boys are Christians. Why is Salvador stealing their profits and fame?

As a Christian who desires to support these Christian artists, this really angers me. Why do Christian artists need to be the copycats and ride on the coattails of the "secular/mainstream" artist that originally recorded the song? The song "Heaven" is one example. Another example is Selah rerecording the song "You Lift Me Up" that was recorded by Josh Groban. The background music is the same, just different voices. Why must the Christians steal the spotlight & copy the secular artists out there. God has given Christian artists talent, so why not use that & come up with new songs instead of knockoffs of songs already out there. I, as a Christian, expect more out of my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Heaven is an awesome song, whoever sings it doesn't matter. The guys did a good job on this one. Congrats.

I like salvador but is anyone coticing that most of the songs they record are not theirs. Music is great but no imagination

I agree with Jen, Lonely Boys were the first to record this song. Salvador needs to stop copying songs.

Maybe they liked the songs, and are just rerecording it because it's a great song, and they are lifting it up to the Lord, in all its glory. Is it so wrong for them to do their own rendition, or to sing the song the way it should always be sung? Secular artists all over the world are doing the same thing 10x over....yet, when Christian artists rerecord a song, they get criticized for it, so why come down so hard on your Christian brothers? We sing the same Christian songs in church that we hear Christian artists record, but we don't call it "copying music," we call it worshipping through song. Let's remember that Salvador's music is ALWAYS pleasing to the Lord, and will never be less than that.

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First of all, saying that "MOST" of Salvador's songs that they sing aren't theirs is a little strong to say. I do agree they they do sing SOME songs that were not written by them, but if you go back, atleast 75% of the songs they sing were co-written by NIC! Now if you look at any secular artist, some of them don't even write their own songs. Take a look at Usher, winning all these American Music Awards/ Grammys, etc....and he didn't even write his top Hit's right now......
They were written by someone totally different, yet he still gets the fame .,
Yes Los Lonely Boys sang the song first, but who cares? Salvador gave thanks to them inside their CD Slip. And for goodness sake, before anyone in the music industry sings a song from another artist, you have to get their permission. And if LLB didn't want them to sing the song, then I'm sure that "heaven" would have been one less track on the current CD.

I think they do the song great, and I support them! Please give them the benefit of the doubt. I do!! God bless

Well...I guess God gave song writers talents to write songs to glorify His name. Who sings it doesn't matter. I write songs myself and if one day someone comes along and is able to express a song that I wrote better than I can - to God be the glory - go right ahead. I write songs to bless other people and if I'm so precious about it...why write in the first place? The talent was a gift...so my songs should be a gift as well! Praise God! If Salvador can make a song sound nice and express it better - go for it guys! I love the Latin feel to your music it's great!

God bless all. When I first heard Heaven and heard that it was of another group it did not phase me. Everyone is doing it and remember you need to get permission in order to do it. What I like about Salvador especially with their first selftitled album. Yes they have done some songs that they have not written but they do their own arrangements. They have taken songs that many of us (especially if your hispanic) we grew up with in our churches, like La montana. This song the way they do it is awesome nothing like the way I grew up with. They take the songs and give it life. Life we all have through our Lord and Savior. When you give your talent to the Lord, he gives you the anointing to do things according to his will.

We know that God has something great in store for each and everyone of us. God leads through different paths. Don't you think God had something to do with their choice in doing heaven??? IF he did not, it would have been considered a flop....All the Honor and the Glory is to God.

AMEN Brother!!!!!!!!! To God be the Glory!

Hey any kind folk out there...I really love Salvador's Latin style music and I've only got one of their CDs - Salvador Live Worship. I only got to know them this year in the UK. Anyway...I like their Spanish songs on that CD..Con Poder, La Montana and the rest of it but I have absolutely no idea what it means. If any kind folk out there could email me a translation of what it means (both the Latin words and English translations) that would excellent. Or if you know of any site that I can get the translation or lyrics off please send me an email of post me on this message board. I would love to learn the language, but because I'm in a country where Spanish is not widely spoken...I don't think I'll master it very well. So that's that! Thanks folks!

For the record, Los Lonely Boys are a band out of Texas, the same state Salvador's from. Salvador covered LLB's song, "Heaven" because they liked the song, and it has a good, Christian message. Both versions are very good. I'm a fan of both bands. Salvador doesn't "copy" or "steel" songs. Steeling would mean that they're not giving proper credit, both legally and out of politeness, which they do. Salvador's done some songs that they didn't write originally, but they were Spanish hymns and praise choruses that they've sung and heard growing up. They have written the arrangements for those songs. They've also covered some other Christian bands and singers' songs in their live shows. This isn't to hog the glory, it's to share in the joy. The glory goes to God. The guys of Salvador happen to like the songs, and they want to honor the writers by performing these songs and put their own style to it. Please, let's put this issue to rest. If you're mad that another band did your favorite band's song, sorry to be harsh but get over it. A real fan revels in the success of a song to the point that another band records their own version of it. I don't want to be mean, and if I am, I'm sorry, but the anger needs to stop. No offense, but some of you are starting to sound like spoiled brats. Listen to both versions. Don't just blow off the Salvador version as trying to hog the glory.

I agree with you G-love. I love to hear different styles of songs being sung by different people. It just brings out the freshness in the song and sometimes even an old "boring" song can be brought to life just by a different arrangement or style of music. It's great isn't it. I agree totally that the glory goes to God and not to the people who sung the songs. A song is a song, but songs sung to the Savior brings a whole different feel and meaning to it ya? Salvador...keep focused on the Lord and He'll guide your ways. All glory goes to Him - now and forever.

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Originally posted by G-Love:
A real fan revels in the success of a song to the point that another band records their own version of it. Listen to both versions. Don't just blow off the Salvador version as trying to hog the glory.

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Amen brother, I couldn't have put it better myself! I tried, but it didn't sound as good....

If Salvador wanted to record that song, then my question is, why not? There has been many other artists out there, both secular and Christian, that made re-recorded songs from another artists that they like, Some artists have also done re-makes of other songs, for example Toby Mac made a re-make of "Somebody's watching" by Michael Jackson, and his re-make was 10 times better. I personaly have no problem with Salvador re-recording "Heaven", because it's to glorify the Lord.

I think Salvador did awesome on Heaven! I love the Latino sound. Salvador

I think that Salvador did an awesome job with 'Heaven', yes Los Lonely Boys did record the song first but you do have to have permission to record a song and if LLB did not want Savador to record the song they wouldnt have let them. It is all for the honor and glory of God. I think it is up to the people who wrote the song to make the decision. I think it is a good thing. Now more people will hear the song 'Heaven' which I think is a awesome song no matter who sings sings it.
PS: Salvador keep up the good work I think you all are great (my mom thinks so too and now 'Heaven' is her favoraite song)

I think it is just dandy that Christian artists are starting to sing more songs that have originated in secular genres. I view it as Christians reclaiming the arts and singing for the purpose that music was created for... praising God. That's not to say that any old song would be a good praise song, and I'm sure we all know that, but why criticize if God's name is being lifted through Salvador singing a song by LLB?

Well this is what i have to say about it.. I think that you are entitled to your own opinion.. everyone is... but listen to yourself.. Who cares if they repeated a song or not?? Maybe there is something going on that you dont know about, a reason why they did it.. either way.. its a great song, and they are singing it not only for your pleasure, but for GOD.. which is super important...Dont complain about something thats not worth complaining about.. Listen to the song if you like it and if you dont like it, you're not forced to listen to it...Dont waste your life away with dumb things like this.. just enjoy it with GOD by your side... GOD Bless!!