Keith Urban, Elton John, And Ed Sheeran Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of Foy Vance’s “Guiding Light”

Author Lauren Hoffman

November 20th, 2023 4:35 PM

Keith Urban has joined forces with Elton John and Ed Sheeran to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Foy Vance’s “Guiding Light.” To say this rendition of the song is special would be an understatement. It’s anthemic, moving, and simply put, beautiful.

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Vance’s “Guiding Light” was initially released on his sophomore album, Joy of Nothing, in August of 2013. He said that since it was released long ago, “it’s good to see it getting another relaunch into the world.”

Urban shared a video to his Instagram account performing “Guiding Light” acoustic with the caption:

“When @foyvance called and asked if I wanted to be a part of the ten-year anniversary version of ‘Guiding Light’ alongside @eltonjohn and @teddysphotos, I was IN!! It’s such an extraordinary song – almost more of a hymn. It so beautifully captures the struggle, pain, grace and beauty of being human – and knowing you can’t do it alone. The first time I heard ‘Guiding Light’ I was riding around on a bike in London and it literally stopped me in my tracks. I couldn’t listen to anything after it…I just quietly rode home. I’m honored to be your mate Foy and to be with you, Elton, and Ed on this gorgeous track. Guiding Light (Anniversary Edition) is out now!”

Vance shared on his Instagram stating, “Each of these artists brings a different element to this tune, and it has been my honor and privilege to sing with these incredible artists who have become much cherished friends of mine. Listen your hearts out!”

Sheeran went down memory lane. He shared a video of him performing “Guiding Light” alongside Vance at the Ryman Auditorium. That was back in 2013. “It’s beautiful, the amazing Johnny McDaid produced it, and I hope you love it.”

Click here to watch the music video for “Guiding Light” (Anniversary Edition) starring actress AnnaSophia Robb and featuring Keith Urban, Elton John, and Ed Sheeran.

Guiding Light (Anniversary Edition) feat. @edsheeran @eltonofficial @KeithUrban is out now for you folks to listen to. It has been my honor and privilege to sing with these incredible artists who have become much cherished friends of mine. https://t.co/unbyD0SjFL pic.twitter.com/snFgdr03rn
— Foy Vance (@foyvance) November 16, 2023

6 Keith Urban Music Videos Everyone Needs To See

"One Too Many" Keith with Pink (2020)
The video begins with shots of various wreckage bobbing along the water’s surface, including a guitar, a telephone, sheet music, and other items. Urban is out on the water, using a bobbing sofa as a life raft as he floats along. Then, back on shore, Pink sits alone on the beach, looking out to sea. Keith said of Pink when the song came out, “I’ve always loved Pink’s voice, but her artistry and her multi-faceted ability to create, and her God-given talent, truly makes her one of the greatest voices of our time.”
"The Fighter" Keith with Carrie Underwood (2017)
This duet with Carrie Underwood was a massive hit for Urban in 2017. The two also sang it together on a couple of award shows that year. The video which shows him and Underwood singing together while a young woman, who looks a lot like Carrie but is not, dances around. This video is one of his biggest ones and has over 1.2 million views on YouTube.
"The Fighter" - Viral Video with wife Nicole Kidman (2017)
To promote his song “The Fighter” in 2017, Keith playfully joins his wife Nicole Kidman in their car while the song plays, and they sing it together. Urban has said the song was written about his relationship with Nicole. That video, which was shot on a phone that sat on the dashboard, has been viewed over ten million times. It starts with Kidman saying when she hears the guitar intro, “Oh my gosh, I love this song!”
"But For The Grace Of God" - (1999)
This was one of Keith’s first official music videos and it’s from his first number-one song. The video shows a very young and handsome Urban sitting in a house and singing the song’s lyrics in front of a fireplace. He also walks down a city street at night.
"Wild Hearts" - (2022)
This video really captures the feel of the song (which Keith co-wrote). He said to fans on Instagram when it came out, “To all of the lost ones who aren’t really lost ones, this song is for you. We are WILD HEARTS!” Urban told us of the song, “I’m here to tell you anything can happen in this life if you got the heart and the passion and a God-lit fire inside.”
"Somebody Like You" - (2002)
This song is what Keith says was the turning point in his career when it shot to number one on the country charts in 2002. He said, “‘Somebody Like You’ was one of the most important songs for me that happened and, to a large degree, just sent my career into a whole different speed in a really wonderful way.” The video for the song is also visually stunning, showing Urban playing guitar and banjo and singing in the wild while the sun glares through his silhouette.