My Review - The Song

I thoroughly enjoyed THE SONG by Chris Fabry, and I can’t wait until the movie releases next month (Feb 2015)

5 out of 5 stars

Jed King lives in the shadow of his father, a legendary country singing star. Though he wants to be known for his own songs, people expect him to sing the hits his father made famous. Unfortunately, Jed’s father wasn’t known only for his music. His broken marriage and the affair that produced Jed was tabloid fodder and something Jed has always had to live with.  Determined to make it on his own merit, Jed must play venues no matter how small or paltry them may seem. When he’s booked to perform at a small festival at a middle of nowhere vineyard, he is enchanted by Rose, the vineyard owner’s daughter.

Rose and Jed’s attraction for each other is immediate and all-consuming. With their faith in God and commitment to each other, they embark on a whirlwind ride when one of Jed’s songs hits it big. Jed is more than aware of the lures and temptations that can happen on the road, but his love for Rose is strong and pure. Jed thrives on the road and draws his energy from his fans. Rose begins to feel like she and their son are taking a backseat to Jed’s career, causing a strain on the relationship whenever Jed’s is home.  He assures Rose that nothing will ever drive them apart.  That is, until Shelby Bale joins Jed’s tour.

Shelby is everything Jed is not.  While Jed is known as the conservative, love song balladeer, Shelby is known as a honkytonk wild child.  The unorthodox chemistry between Jed and Shelby catapults their careers to the next level, leading to an extended tour and more time away from Rose. It isn’t long before Shelby introduces Jed to the wilder side of living, causing him to lose focus, control, and everything he has built with Rose.

With their lives unraveling, Jed and Rose must decide if what they once had is worth fighting for, or is it too late for them to get back the love they once shared.

THE SONG is loosely based on the Song of Solomon and the downfalls of the foolish man. At times it was difficult to read because I didn’t want to hate Jed. But the pain he caused Rose seemed unforgivable. THE SONG painted a picture of what many marriages suffer at the hands of selfishness and pride. When “I” becomes greater than “us” someone is most certainly going to get hurt.  Putting the pain aside and moving forward is a hard cross to bear, but when forgiveness is all that stands between you, your faith, and your family, the excruciating road must be walked, and prayerfully both parties will emerge on the other side.

Watch for the movie in February 2015.