# History Maker

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"**History Maker**" is the eleventh track on English [Christian rock](/source/Christian_rock) band [Delirious?](/source/Delirious%3F)'s album *[King of Fools](/source/King_of_Fools_(album))*.[1] It has become one of the band's best-known songs, and represents *King of Fools* in almost every one of their live setlists, along with the single "[Deeper](/source/Deeper_(Delirious%3F_song))". "History Maker" was originally recorded as a guitar-driven six-minute rock epic, filled out by strings and synthesisers and featuring two 16-bar guitar solos. The lyrics of the song are on the power of prayer and becoming a "history maker"; i.e., someone who changes the course of history. "History Maker" became the theme song for [Teen Mania](/source/Teen_Mania)'s 97-98 [Acquire the Fire](/source/Acquire_the_Fire) tour, as well as [Extreme Dream's](/source/Extreme_Dream_Ministries) YC 2000 in [Alberta](/source/Alberta), [Canada](/source/Canada).

The song is greatly extended live, generally featuring the "Holy is the Lord" bridge of "God's Romance" and an extemporaneous speech by [Martin Smith](/source/Martin_Smith_(songwriter)). The guitar solo is also occasionally extended (up to 40 bars), and the chorus of the song "Obsession" is often included after the "God's Romance" section. [Martin Smith](/source/Martin_Smith_(songwriter)) often announces this song with the sentence "This song is for all the history makers" at live concerts.

## Single release

In February 2010, a campaign began on social networking site [Facebook](/source/Facebook) to get 'History Maker' into the UK charts for Easter.[2][3][4] In response to the increasing support for the campaign, the decision was made to release the track as a single under the title 'History Makers'.[5] The song was released for download on 28 March 2010.[5] Two versions have been made available, the original studio version (featured on the album *King of Fools* and the 2009 compilation album *[History Makers](/source/History_Makers)*), and a new live version taken from the band's final live album: '[Farewell Show](/source/Farewell_Show)'.[6][7]

All profits generated from the single will go towards the charity [CompassionArt](/source/CompassionArt) a charity set up by Martin Smith the lead singer of the band which creates freedom from poverty.[6][8][9]

It entered the [midweek chart](/source/Midweeks) at number 6 on 31 March 2010[10] and reached number 4 on 4 April 10.[11] but only spent a week in the Top 40 after dropping to No.61 the next week.[12] It was number 1 in the Indie singles chart.[13]

### Track listing

1. History Makers (Studio Version) 2. History Makers (Live Version)

## Charts

Weekly chart performance for "History Makers" Chart (2010) Peak position

## Song appearances

- *[King of Fools](/source/King_of_Fools_(album))* (1997 studio album) - 6:33
- *[d:tour 1997 Live at Southampton](/source/D_tour_1997_Live_at_Southampton)* (1998 live album) - 6:04
- *[Deeper](/source/Deeper_(Delirious%3F_album))* (2001 compilation album) - 6:33
- *[Access:d](/source/Access:d)* (2002 live album) - 8:40
- '**(2003 live album) - 10:05**
- *[Now Is the Time - Live at Willow Creek](/source/Now_Is_the_Time_-_Live_at_Willow_Creek)* (2006 live CD+DVD) - at the DVD only
- *[My Soul Sings](/source/My_Soul_Sings)* (2009 live CD+DVD)
- *[History Makers](/source/History_Makers)* (2009 compilation album) - 6:33
- *[Farewell Show: Live in London](/source/Farewell_Show:_Live_in_London)* (2010 live CD+Blu Ray/DVD of final show) - 10:06

## References

1. Dave Wood. ["King of Fools"](http://www.delirious.org.uk/discog/ukalbums/kingoffools.html). *Discography*. delirious.org.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2010.

1. ["Are Delirious? set to top the UK charts this Easter?"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230531092922/http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/images/stories/Easter%20No.1%20-%20media%20release.pdf). Invade The Airwaves. 2010-03-05. Archived from [the original](http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/images/stories/Easter%20No.1%20-%20media%20release.pdf) on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 2010-03-30.

1. Invade The Airwaves (2010). ["Invade The Airwaves"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100328073223/http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/). Archived from [the original](http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk) on 28 March 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2010.

1. ["Facebook | Christian music topping the UK Charts!"](https://www.facebook.com/invadetheairwaves). Facebook. February 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2010.

1. ["Fans Demand Delirious? Single"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231005060303/http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/images/stories/Delirious_Press_Release.pdf). Kingsway Communications Ltd. 2010-03-12. Archived from [the original](http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/images/stories/Delirious_Press_Release.pdf) on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 2010-03-30.

1. ["News - Delirious? Track 'History Maker' To Be Released As Single After Facebook Campaign"](http://www.louderthanthemusic.com/document.php?id=1191). Louder Than The Music. Retrieved 2012-02-21.

1. Invade The Airwaves (2010). ["Invade The Airwaves | Buy The Single"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100326144958/http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/buy-the-single.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/buy-the-single.html) on 26 March 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2010.

1. Paul Smith (26 March 2010). ["CompassionArt | Press Releases"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100414015535/http://www.compassionart.tv/changing/news/news_20100326.aspx). *CompassionArt News*. CompassionArt. Archived from [the original](http://www.compassionart.tv/changing/news/news_20100326.aspx) on 14 April 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2010.

1. Invade The Airwaves (2010). ["Invade The Airwaves | Campaign FAQ"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100326144952/http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/campaign-faq.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.invadetheairwaves.org.uk/campaign-faq.html) on 26 March 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2010.

1. BBC Radio 1 (31 March 2010). ["BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart Update with Greg James - The Official UK Singles Chart Update"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100313073521/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/update/singles/). *The Official UK Singles Chart Update*. BBC. Archived from [the original](http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/update/singles) on 13 March 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2010.

1. BBC Radio 1 (4 April 2010). ["BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart with Reggie Yates - The Official Top 40 Singles Chart"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/TYv9MtpnqFRMPKP7QFcYfW/want-to-know-who-is-number-1-this-week). *The Official UK Singles Chart Update*. BBC. Retrieved 4 April 2010.

1. ["Delirious? - History Makers"](https://www.officialcharts.com/search/singles/History%20Makers). [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). 2010-04-17. Retrieved 2012-02-21.

1. BBC Radio 1 (4 April 2010). ["BBC - Radio 1 - The Official Chart with Reggie Yates - The Official Top 30 Indie Singles Chart"](https://archive.today/20120727022336/http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles/). *The Official UK Singles Chart Update*. BBC. Archived from [the original](http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/indiesingles/) on 27 July 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2010.

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