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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Mary's Boy Child
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
They see a bright new shining star
Now hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
The lyrics to Aaron Neville's "Mary's Boy Child" tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, as described in the Holy Bible. The song begins by referencing the biblical account of Mary giving birth to the baby Jesus on Christmas day. The imagery of angels singing and the birth of a king help set the scene for the miraculous event of Christ's birth, which is celebrated every year on Christmas.
As the song progresses, it describes the shepherds who were watching their flocks by night and how they saw a bright new shining star. This star led them to the place where Christ was born, and they heard the choir singing in celebration of the birth. The repetition of the verse "Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today / And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day" emphasizes the significance and impact of Christ's birth on humanity.
The final verses of the song describe how Joseph and Mary came to Bethlehem and could not find a place to bear their child. They ultimately found a humble stable where Jesus was born, and the song ends with a hopeful message that man will live forevermore because of Christmas day.
Overall, Aaron Neville's rendition of "Mary's Boy Child" presents a powerful and emotional retelling of the biblical story of Christ's birth. The song emphasizes the hope and joy that Christ's birth brings to humanity, and encourages listeners to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said
According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born a long time ago in Bethlehem.
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day
Mary gave birth to her son, Jesus Christ, on Christmas day.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
The angels are singing to announce the birth of a new king.
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
The birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas day brings eternal life to mankind.
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
While shepherds were tending their sheep at night,
They see a bright new shining star
They spotted a new and bright shining star in the sky.
They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar
The shepherds heard a choir singing a song that sounded like it was from far away.
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night
On that same night, Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem.
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight
They were unable to find a place to give birth to their child as there were no available rooms.
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
Eventually, they discovered a small space in a disused stable.
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born
In that cold and dark stable, Mary gave birth to her son, Jesus Christ.
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas day
The birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas day brings eternal life to mankind.
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.