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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Oh Freedom
Aaron Neville Lyrics
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Oh, freedom over me
And before I'd be a slave
I'd be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free
No more weepin', no more weepin'
No more weepin' over me
I'd be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free
No more worry, no more worry
No more worry over me
And before I'd be a slave
I'd be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free
Oh, freedom, oh, freedom
Oh, freedom over me
And before I'd be a slave
I'd be buried in my grave
And go home to my Lord and be free
The song "Oh Freedom" is a traditional African-American spiritual that has been performed by many artists, including Aaron Neville. The lyrics speak to the desire for freedom from bondage and the perseverance to fight for that freedom, even if it means death.
The repetition of the phrase "And before I'd be a slave, I'd be buried in my grave" emphasizes the idea that living in bondage is worse than death. The lyrics also express hope for the future, a time when there will be no more weeping or worrying. The repeated phrase "Oh freedom over me" is a call for God to grant that freedom.
The song was likely created during the time of slavery in the United States, although the specific origin is unknown. It is a clear example of the way in which music was used as a tool for resistance and resilience during that time. In the years since its creation, "Oh Freedom" has been used as an anthem for various social justice movements, including the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, freedom, oh, freedom
May I always have the freedom to live and exercise all of my rights without fear or limitation.
Oh, freedom over me
May I always have the power and right to make my own choices and decisions as an individual.
And before I'd be a slave
I'd rather die than submit to the oppression or bondage of others, and lose my identity and dignity.
I'd be buried in my grave
My values and principles are so important to me that I would rather go to the grave than compromise them for anyone or anything.
And go home to my Lord and be free
At my core, I am a spiritual being and my ultimate goal is to find peace, love and freedom in the presence of my Creator.
No more weepin', no more weepin'
My heart won't be broken or sad anymore because the chains of oppression and injustice have been broken.
No more weepin' over me
My family and friends will no longer have to cry over my suffering or death in bondage, but rather celebrate my life and legacy of freedom.
No more worry, no more worry
I won't ever have to worry about being enslaved, mistreated or denied my rights because I am free and equal.
No more worry over me
Others won't have to worry about my wellbeing and safety because I am now a free person and don't need anyone's protection.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS RICE, . DP
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@marylynbae6627
Remember putting a brave face singing this song with my mum on her dying bed. Now am finding it hard sometimes to listen to this song and it still brings tears to my eyes.
@mabo7311
ONE OF HIS BEST SONGS!!!!!!!!
@GeraldViredazgrekosuisse
"Oh Freedom"
Oh freedom,
Oh freedom,
Oh freedom over me
And before I'll be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my lord and be free
No more weeping,
No more weeping,
No more weeping over me.
And before I'll be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my lord and be free
No more worry,
No more worry,
No more worry over me
And before I'll be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my lord and be free
Oh freedom,
Oh freedom,
Oh freedom over me
And before I'll be a slave, I'll be buried in my grave
And go home to my lord and be free
@keiko44
I've never heard this song before. Thanks to American Horror Story, I know about it now, and felt in love immediately.
@wanderleysilva4959
Speachless
@darrellford6212
Love it!!!!!!!!
@childofgod8607
😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤💋
@alesialove9984
here in 2022!!