Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Carole Bayer Sager: Music as Prayer
Jan 7, 2026
In a captivating conversation, Carole Bayer Sager, an award-winning songwriter and painter, shares her incredible journey through music and healing. She discusses her creative prayer rituals before writing songs and how the fusion of lyrics and melody can become sacred. Carole opens up about her childhood struggles with body image and anxiety, revealing how songwriting became her path to healing. With insights into her iconic songs like 'That's What Friends Are For' and 'The Prayer', she emphasizes her purpose of connecting with others through her art.
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Songwriting As A Spiritual Channel
- Carole Bayer Sager treats songwriting as a channel for something larger than herself that 'comes through' her.
- She prays for intention before writing and aims to create songs that heal and connect listeners.
When Melody And Lyric Multiply
- Carole notes true magic happens when melody and lyric combine so perfectly that one plus one becomes three.
- She points out a simple song can touch more people than a long book despite the effort differences.
Creativity As Clear Channel
- Carole compares creativity to television channels: some channels (songwriting) come in crystal clear while others are fuzzy.
- When songwriting 'channels' open, she feels free from anxieties that normally plague her.
