The Charlie Daniels Band was formed in 1970, with Charlie Daniels joined by Barry Barnes (guitar), Mark Fitzgerald (bass), Fred Edwards and Gary Allen (drums), and Taz DiGregorio (keyboards). They started recording southern rock-styled albums for Kama Sutra. Although a multi-instrumentalist, Daniels was a limited vocalist, but his voice was well suited to the talking-style "Uneasy Rider", which reached the US Top 10 in 1973. He followed it with his anthem for southern rock, "The South's Gonna Do It". In 1974, Daniels had members of The Marshall Tucker Band and The Allman Brothers Band join him onstage in Nashville. It was so successful that he decided to make his so-called Volunteer Jam an annual event. It led to some unlikely combinations of artists such as James Brown performing with Roy Acuff, and the stylistic mergers have included Crystal Gayle singing the blues with the Charlie Daniels Band.
The Charlie Daniels Band underwent some personnel changes on 1975's 'Nightrider", with Tom Crain, Charlie Hayward and Don Murray replacing Barnes, Fitzgerald and Allen respectively. When Daniels moved to Epic in 1976, there was a concerted effort to turn the band into a major concert attraction, despite the fact that at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 20 stone Daniels was no teenage idol: he hid his face under an oversized cowboy hat. The albums sold well, and in 1979, when recording his "Million Mile Reflections" album, he recalled a 20s poem, "The Mountain Whipporwill", by Stephen Vincent Benet. The band developed this into "The Devil Went Down To Georgia", in which Johnny outplays the Devil to win a gold fiddle. Daniels overdubbed his fiddle seven times to create an atmospheric recording that topped the US country charts and reached number 3 in the US pop charts. It was also a UK Top 20 success.
In 1980 the band recorded "In America" for the hostages in Iran, and then in 1982, "Still In Saigon", about Vietnam. The band were featured on the soundtrack for Urban Cowboy and also recorded the theme for the Burt Reynolds movie "Stroker Ace". The 13th Volunteer Jam was held in 1987, but financial and time constraints meant the event was put on temporary hiatus (it resumed four years later). In the late 80s Daniels appeared in the movie "Lone Star Kid" and published a book of short stories, but continued touring and playing his southern boogie to adoring audiences.
In the late 1980s and 1990s, several of Daniels' albums and singles were hits on the Country charts and the music continues to receive airplay on country stations today. Daniels also released several Gospel and Christian records.
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Jesus Is the Light of the World
Charlie Daniels Band Lyrics
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Two weary strangers moving slow
Were looking for a place to stay
But there was no place
Though they traveled many miles
So Mary being great with Child
Lay down on the sweet smelling hay.
Then a bright light fell from heaven
And three wise men from a foreign land
Came to worship him that night
And in the clear night you could hear the angels sing
Praises to the newborn King
Jesus is the light of the world.
And the angels heralding the Holy Birth
Were singing Peace to men on Earth
Unto you is born a Son
And the shepherds
Though they had their flocks to tend
Journeyed unto Bethlehem
To behold the Holy One
And then the Boy grew up to be a Man
Come to set the captives free
Come to heal the sick and raise the dead
And to cause the blind to see
And the best part is even though
He's gone away
He'll be coming back someday
Jesus is the Light of the world.
And the best part is even though
He's gone away
He'll be coming back someday
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus
is the Light
of the world.
The lyrics of Charlie Daniels's song "Jesus Is the Light of the World" tell the story of Jesus' birth and his mission on Earth. It starts with the depiction of Mary and Joseph as weary strangers in search of a place to stay, but finding no room, they settle in a humble stable. The atmosphere is tranquil and serene as Mary, who is pregnant, lays down on the sweet-smelling hay. Suddenly, a bright light appears in the form of a special star shining from heaven. Three wise men from a foreign land follow the star to worship the newborn King.
The song then shifts to the angels heralding the Holy Birth with songs of peace to humanity on Earth. The shepherds, who had their flocks to tend, make the journey to Bethlehem to witness the arrival of the Holy Child. As Jesus grows up, he becomes a man on a mission to set the captives free, heal the sick, raise the dead, and restore sight to the blind. Although he eventually departs from Earth, the lyrics emphasize the hope of his second coming.
Overall, the lyrics convey the message that Jesus is the Light of the world, bringing peace, hope, and salvation to humanity. The story of his birth, the visitation of the wise men, and his eventual mission serve as a reminder of the transformative power of his presence.
Line by Line Meaning
On a clear night, many many years ago
A long time ago, on a calm and cloudless night
Two weary strangers moving slow
Two tired and slow-moving individuals
Were looking for a place to stay
Were searching for a shelter
But there was no place
However, there was no available space
Though they traveled many miles
Despite having journeyed a great distance
So Mary being great with Child
So Mary, who was expecting a child
Lay down on the sweet smelling hay
Laid herself on the fragrant haystack
Then a bright light fell from heaven
At that moment, a radiant light descended from the heavens
As a special star shone bright
While a unique star gleamed brightly
And three wise men from a foreign land
And three wise men from a distant country
Came to worship him that night
Arrived to pay homage to him on that night
And in the clear night you could hear the angels sing
And on that clear night, one could hear the angels singing
Praises to the newborn King
Offering praises to the recently born King
Jesus is the light of the world.
Jesus is the illuminating force for all
And the angels heralding the Holy Birth
And the angels who were proclaiming the sacred arrival
Were singing Peace to men on Earth
Sang of peace to the people on Earth
Unto you is born a Son
A Son has been born to you
And the shepherds
And the shepherds
Though they had their flocks to tend
Even though they had their sheep to take care of
Journeyed unto Bethlehem
Traveled to the town of Bethlehem
To behold the Holy One
To witness the presence of the Divine
And then the Boy grew up to be a Man
Subsequently, the Boy matured into a Man
Come to set the captives free
Came to liberate those who were imprisoned
Come to heal the sick and raise the dead
Arrived to cure the ill and revive the deceased
And to cause the blind to see
And to enable the blind to regain their sight
And the best part is even though
The most remarkable aspect is that
He's gone away
He has departed
He'll be coming back someday
He will return at some point in the future
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus is the radiant guiding force for everyone
Jesus is the Light of the world.
Jesus is the illuminating force for all
Jesus is the Light
Jesus is the illuminating presence
of the world.
that encompasses the entire world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE DANIELS
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