Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an America… Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Neville (born January 24, 1941, New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American soul and R&B singer and musician. He made his debut in 1966 with the hit single Tell It Like It Is, a Number One hit on the Billboard R&B charts. From 1977 he performed as part of The Neville Brothers with his siblings, Art Neville, Charles Neville, Cyril Neville & Ivan Neville.

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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Star Carol
Aaron Neville Lyrics

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ong years ago, on a deep winter night.
High in the heavens, a star shone bright.
While in the manger, a wee baby lay.
Sweetly asleep, on a bed of hay.

Jesus our lord, was that baby so small.
Lay down to sleep, in a humble stall.
Then came the star, and it stood over head.

Shedding its light, 'round his little head.

Dear baby Jesus, how tiny thou art.
I'll make a place, for thee in my heart.

And when the stars, in the heavens I see.
Ever and always, I'd think of thee...

Overall Meaning

The Star Carol by Aaron Neville is a heartfelt Christmas carol that talks about the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lines of the song set the scene of a deep winter night, with a bright star shining high in the heavens. The imagery in the song is powerful, conveying a sense of peace and wonder that often comes with celebrating the birth of a new life. The song then shifts focus to the manger, where a baby lies asleep on a bed of hay. The lyrics speak to the humble circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the significance in the ordinary.

The song then goes on to describe how the star shines overhead, illuminating the baby’s peaceful face. This moment is a poignant one in the Christmas story, as it serves as a symbol of the hope and light that Christ’s arrival would bring to the world. The final verse of the song is a personal message to the baby Jesus, expressing devotion and awe. The lyrics say, “Dear baby Jesus, how tiny thou art. I'll make a place, for thee in my heart. And when the stars, in the heavens I see. Ever and always, I'd think of thee...” This last verse perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Christmas, which is about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and recognizing the enduring impact of his life and teachings.

Line by Line Meaning

Long years ago, on a deep winter night.
Many years ago, on a frigid winter evening.

High in the heavens, a star shone bright.
A brilliant star shone brightly in the sky.

While in the manger, A wee baby lay.
As a small baby slept in a manger.

Sweetly asleep, on a bed of hay.
Resting peacefully on a soft bed of hay.

Jesus our lord, was that baby so small.
That tiny baby was Jesus, our Lord.

Lay down to sleep, in a humble stall.
He rested in a modest stable to slumber.

Then came the star, and it stood over head.
The bright star shone above Him, hovering.

Shedding its light, 'round his little head.
It illuminated the area around His head.

Dear baby Jesus, how tiny thou art.
Oh, tiny baby Jesus, how small you are.

I'll make a place, for thee in my heart.
I'll always hold a special place for you in my heart.

And when the stars, in the heavens I see.
Whenever I witness the stars in the sky above.