Neville charted again, in 1989, when he collaborated with Linda Ronstadt on three consecutive duets: Don't Know Much, All My Life, and When Something Is Wrong with My Baby, the first two reached Number One on the Adult Contemporary charts. Neville has released more than 20 singles, including three Number Ones on the Adult Contemporary format, and a fourth on the R&B format.
His other hits have included Everybody Plays the Fool, his successful 1991 cover of the 1972 Main Ingredient song, that reached #8 on the Hot 100; Don't Take Away My Heaven, Hercules and Can't Stop My Heart From Loving You (The Rain Song). Neville's biggest solo successes have been on the Adult Contemporary chart, where "Don't Know Much," "All My Life," and "Everybody Plays the Fool" all reached Number One.
Aaron signed to SonyBMG's new Burgundy Records label in late 2005 and recorded an album of songs by Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke and others for Bring It On Home...The Soul Classics, released on September 19, 2006. The album, produced by Stewart Levine, features collaborations between Neville and Chaka Khan, Mavis Staples, Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Art Neville, and others. The album's first single was a remake of The Impressions' 1963 classic It's All Right.
On October 27, 2006, Neville made a guest appearance on an episode of the soap opera The Young and the Restless. He sang Stand By Me" and Ain't No Sunshine, from his album, Bring It on Home … The Soul Classics. In 2008 he released Gold, which includes a double album of his hits.
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Please Come Home for Christmas
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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The glad, glad news
Oh, what a Christmas
To have the blues
My baby's gone
I have no friends
To wish me greetings
Once again
Choirs will be singing
"Silent Night"
Christmas carols
By candlelight
Please come home for Christmas
Please come home for Christmas
If not for Christmas
Then by New Year's Night
Friends and relations
Send salutations
Sure as the stars shine above
It's Christmas time, my dear
The time of year
To be, with the one you love
Then won't you tell me
You'll never more roam
Christmas and New Year's
Will find you home
There'll be no more sorrow
No grief and pain
Then I'll be happy, happy
Once again
short interlude
No more sorrow
No grief and pain
But I'll be happy
Christmas
Once again
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's "Please Come Home for Christmas" convey the feeling of loneliness and longing during the Christmas season. The singer is without his loved one and has no friends to share the holiday with, causing him to feel blue. The joy and celebration of the holiday season is juxtaposed with the sadness of his situation. He hopes that his loved one will return for Christmas or at least by New Year's night, so they can spend time together during the holiday season. The singer wants to be happy again and forgo the sorrow and grief he's feeling.
The song's powerful lyrics and emotional delivery by Aaron Neville have made it a classic holiday song, and it has been covered by many other artists, including Eagles, Bon Jovi, and Charles Brown. The song was originally written and recorded by Charles Brown in 1960 and was later covered by various artists, including Elvis Presley and Jon Bon Jovi, among others. The song became a hit when it was released by The Eagles in 1978.
Line by Line Meaning
Bells will be ringing
The sound of bells ringing indicates a time of joy and celebration.
The glad, glad news
The news that is being celebrated is cheerful and positive.
Oh, what a Christmas
The holiday season is a time of great joy and excitement.
To have the blues
Despite the celebratory atmosphere, the singer is feeling sad and down.
My baby's gone
The singer's loved one is no longer with them during the holiday season.
I have no friends
The singer is feeling alone and neglected during this time of year.
To wish me greetings
No one has extended any warm holiday wishes to the singer.
Once again
This feeling of loneliness is a familiar one for the singer.
Choirs will be singing
The sound of choirs singing traditional Christmas music is a hallmark of the season.
"Silent Night"
The carol being sung by the choir is "Silent Night," a beloved and peaceful song.
Christmas carols
Holiday songs are an important part of the Christmas season.
By candlelight
The singer is likely imagining a cozy, intimate setting for the carols to be sung.
Please come home for Christmas
The singer is begging their loved one to return home for the holiday season.
If not for Christmas
The singer would be content for their loved one to return by New Year's Eve instead.
Then by New Year's Night
The singer is hopeful that their loved one will return by the start of the new year.
Friends and relations
The singer's acquaintances will send good wishes during the holiday season.
Send salutations
Friends and family will send formal greetings to the singer.
Sure as the stars shine above
This is an expression of confidence that the loved one will return home soon.
It's Christmas time, my dear
The singer is reminding their loved one of the holiday season and how important it is to be together with family and friends.
The time of year
The holiday season is a specific and special time of year.
To be, with the one you love
The singer is emphasizing how important it is to be with loved ones during the holiday season.
Then won't you tell me
The singer is pleading with their loved one for an answer.
You'll never more roam
The singer is asking their loved one to commit to staying by their side during the holiday season and beyond.
Christmas and New Year's
Both holidays are important to the singer and they are hoping for the return of their loved one by that time.
Will find you home
The singer is envisioning a time when their loved one is back home with them.
There'll be no more sorrow
Once the singer's loved one returns, there will not be any more sadness or grief.
No grief and pain
The presence of the loved one will help the singer to heal and move on from their sadness.
Then I'll be happy, happy
The singer is emphasizing just how much their loved one's return means to them.
No more sorrow
The absence of sadness and grief is a powerful motivator for the singer.
No grief and pain
The singer is focused on a future where they can be happy with their loved one.
But I'll be happy
Ultimately, the singer is hopeful that their loved one will return home soon and they will be able to enjoy the holiday season together.
Christmas
The holiday is a symbol of family, togetherness, and love.
Once again
The singer is yearning for a time when they can enjoy the holiday season with their loved one once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Mose Brown, Gene Redd
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