Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton, Somebody’s Child | Song Review 🎵

Nigerian singer/songwriter Blessing Offor and iconic country singer/songwriter Dolly Parton duet on the touching, uplifting gospel-pop song, “Somebody’s Child.”

“Do you remember dreaming? / Do you remember home? / Do you remember feelin’ / Like you were not alone?” Nigerian singer/songwriter Blessing Offor is reminiscent in the first verse of his sincere, touching pop, gospel-infused song, “Somebody’s Child”. The memories are beautiful and unforgettable. Also unforgettable are the tuneful melodies performed by Offor. He penned “Somebody’s Child” alongside Joy Williams and producer, Josh Ronen. Additionally, he collaborates with a musical icon, the one-and-only Dolly Parton.

“We’re all somebody’s baby
We’re all somebody’s child
We’re all some kinda crazy
We’re all some kinda wise
We’re all full of amazing
We’re all flirting with lies
We’re all somebody’s heartache
Somebody’s can’t wait, somebody’s why
We’re all somebody’s baby
We’re all somebody’s child.”

The chorus is the crème de la crème – the centerpiece of “Somebody’s Child.” Offor sublimely performs it following his verse. Dolly Parton then takes the reins in the second verse, penned like the first. “Do you remember running? / Do you remember wild,” she asks. Offor also sings a couple of solo lines and sings a couple of lines with her. They join forces in the second chorus, with the help of choral vocals. A bridge precedes the final chorus, which is incredibly heartfelt and stirring. Ultimately, “Somebody’s Child” is a feel-good, uplifting record. Gospel music cues are firmly in play, from the warmth and prevalence of the piano to the choral vocals, but, this is more of an inspirational pop record. Blessing Offor and Dolly Parton give listeners quite a musical blessing.

Blessing Offor & Dolly Parton // “Somebody’s Child” // Capitol CMG, Inc. // 5.10.24

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