It continues to be performed, appearing in church hymnals and Easter songbooks as well as on Wow Gold CD.
[4] According to Tori Taff of CCM Magazine, "The opening notes to 'Easter Song' just may be the single most recognizable intro in contemporary Christian music".
[6] Annie Herring began writing songs soon after her marriage in 1969, at first sharing them only with her husband and siblings, then with others who wanted to hear them.
Owens knew that the song was for 2nd Chapter of Acts to sing, and convinced Herring that the group should record it.
The drummer put a different beat to the song, taking it once and for all out of the realm of a choral piece, and into the lilting rhythm.