In an effort to release a wedding song for everybody, "I DO" was recorded in two different styles. They are differentiated by the instrumentation used, and the lyrics in the song's bridge.
The traditional /mainstream version features internationally acclaimed violinist Kenneth Ford. Additionally, the song's bridge offers a mass-market appeal:
You'll
wear a ring of gold as we grow old
Our love will survive
The vows we take the love we'll make
Will stand the test of time, all time
The GEN X/Baby Boomers version features Randall Rivers (Maxwell, Beal Street, Bobby Blue Bland, Johnny Taylor) on electric guitar. The bridge on this version brings back memories that many brides and grooms experienced while growing up as children:
It
once was air guitars and Hot Wheel cars
Barbie loves Ken
Batman capes and doll house drapes
Is where it all began, and then... oh
"I decided to write two versions of the song because all types of people get married every single day. Hopefully, one of the versions of "I DO" can be a part of your special day!"
"I DO" IS ENDORSED AND APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES PASTOR'S ASSOCIATION FOR USE IN SPIRITUAL WEDDING CEREMONIES
To order sheet music, instrumental track or book live performances contact. Click here:
EWS
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Decatur, GA 30036
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To
order the I DO CD single
W/ traditional / mainstream version and
GEN X /Baby Boomer Version
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$10.00 plus shipping & handling
Traditional
/ Mainstream version
GEN X / Baby Boomer version
Traditional / Mainstream Instrumental version
GEN X / Baby Boomer Instrumental version
Sheet Music for both versions
Lyric sheets for both versions
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"I DO," written and performed by recording artist, E. Walter Smith, is the quintessential wedding song for the new millennium. The song's lyrics express the true essence of love and commitment by using the traditional wedding vows in its chorus. Co-written with John Beal, III (Beal Street, Is Silver and Gold Worth Your Soul?) produced by Phil Davis (Boney James, George Duke, Will Downing, Rachelle Ferrell) and Palmer Williams, Jr. (Monica, LSG, Keith Sweat, A Good Man Is Hard To Find!, Can A Woman Make A Man Lose His Mind?) the music production is symphonic and creates the emotional atmosphere of which memorable melodies are made.
"I wrote 'I DO' a couple of years ago as a gift for my brother's wedding. I figured that I couldn't go wrong if I used the actual wedding vows as the chorus. When people hear the song for the first time they sing along with the chorus because they feel like they already know ... I think that's why so many people really like the song!
"...For better or worse
I'll
stay the course
For richer or poor
We will endure
In the thick and the thin
I'll be there till the end
On this day I will say, I do..."
Listen
to sample of "I Do"
