A song just for them.'Īs the video shows, the perfect song doesn’t cure cancer, but it does lift the spirit. If music helped me, I thought maybe I could give these kids the gift of that perfect song. When I visit pediatric hospitals, all I want to do is make it better. But what I can't fathom, is what it’s like for a little kid to face such a grown-up disease. sniffed at how Lady Gaga has been compelled to rush-release her new single, Applause, a week early since Katy Perry’s cover of Sara Bareilles’ ‘Brave’ leaked out of. 'I now know what it feels like to struggle with cancer. It brought me out of some of the darkest holes. Music has this way that right when you hear the note, it changes you. You put on a song and your mood changes instantly. 'Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and as I fought through the scariest period of my life, music was one thing that helped keep the fear at bay,' Kotb said. The NBC personality, who is helping to raise money to fight pediatric cancer for the network's Shine a Light campaign, recalled that when she was battling her disease, music was her solace.

The video shows Bareilles in the studio, laying down her soulful, breezy cover and dancing at the mic. Along the way, the promo features glimpses of celebrities like Lionel Richie and Pharrell (who recently shared the tearful inspiration behind his mega-hit “Happy”). OWN is encouraging fans to spread their own inspirational messages using the hashtag #HigherAndHigher and sharing videos and photos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Q&A: Sara Bareilles Talks ‘Brave,’ Touring

The song’s sentiment surely appealed to Oprah, who has a full section of her website dedicated to “Inspiration.” And now Bareilles has teamed with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, recording a bright version of the 1967 Jackie Wilson classic “Higher and Higher” that’ll air on OWN to promote the network’s summer lineup. Last year, singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles released one of 2013’s most uplifting songs with “Brave,” a track so invigorating, Taylor Swift attests that she pops it on when she’s having a low-self-esteem day.

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