He is best known for singing "Walking in the Air", the song from Channel 4's animated film "The Snowman", based on the book by Raymond Briggs. The song reached No. 5 in the UK charts. Ironically, the version in the film was not performed by Aled, but by Peter Auty, a St. Paul's Cathedral choirboy.
When his voice broke at the age of 16, Aled "retired" to concentrate on his school work and playing foorball! He later went to the Royal Academy of Music, followed by The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, after which he played the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" in Blackpool for a year.
In 2003, Aled relaunched his voice as an adult, when he released his first adult album, "Aled". Although he had a previous album before this release, "From The Heart", Aled considered "Aled" as his first proper adult album.
Since then, he has released 6 other albums. These are:
Higher
Aled: special edition
The Christmas Album
New Horizons
You Raise Me Up: The Best of Aled Jones
Reason To Believe
Aled's Christmas Gift
Aled's next album, "Forever", will be released on September 26th 2011
Aled has also become a regular presenter on Songs of Praise (BBC 1), Good Morning Sunday (BBC radio 2) Friday Night is Music Night (BBC radio 2) and the Choir (radio 3). He has also presented editions of 'Escape to the Country' and 'Celebrity Cash in the Attic' on BBC television. Aled is now involved in presenting the third edition of "Classical Destinations", filming in the UK, in Europe and in Australia.
In July / August 2008 Aled starred in an eight week run in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, at the Wales Millenium Centre as the wacky inventer Caractacus Potts. Aled starred in White Christmas at the Lowry Theatre, Manchester following a two week run at the Theatre Royal Plymouth between November 2009 and January 2010. He will be appearing again in White Christmas in Southampton, Dublin and Liverpool, in November and December 2011
Lead Kindly Light
Aled Jones Lyrics
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Lead thou me on;
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Lead thou me on;
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene: one step enough for me.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou
I loved to choose, and see my path; but now
Lead thou me on.
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.
So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on,
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone,
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost a while.
The lyrics to Aled Jones's song, "Lead Kindly Light," are a prayer for guidance through difficult times. The singer is in a state of confusion and uncertainty as they journey through the darkness, far from home. They ask for the light to lead them on and to keep them grounded, even if they cannot see what lies ahead. The singer admits that they were not always willing to follow this path, preferring to choose their own way, but now they implore the light to lead them on.
The power of the light has been present in the singer's life for a long time, and they trust that it will continue to guide them over treacherous terrain until the night is over. They look forward to the morning when they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed on. The lyrics are heartfelt, acknowledging the difficulties of life, but expressing faith that the light will provide a way through.
Throughout the song, the imagery is powerful and evocative, with references to the encompassing darkness, the uncertain path, and the reassuring presence of the light. It is a powerful message of hope and faith that resonates with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,
Please guide me through the darkness and any obstacles that surround me.
Lead thou me on;
Please continue to guide me on this journey.
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
I feel lost and alone in my current situation.
Lead thou me on;
Please continue to guide me on this journey.
Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see
Please protect me and keep me on the right path, even if I cannot see the big picture.
The distant scene: one step enough for me.
I only need to focus on taking one step at a time and trust that the path will be revealed to me.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that thou
I did not always feel this lost, and I did not always rely on God's guidance.
Shouldst lead me on;
To guide me through my difficulties.
I loved to choose, and see my path; but now
Before, I enjoyed having control over my life and knowing my direction, but now I am lost and need guidance.
Lead thou me on.
Please continue to guide me on this journey.
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears,
I used to enjoy the bright and showy parts of life but did not confront my fears.
Pride ruled my will: remember not past years.
My pride and stubbornness made me believe that I could do everything on my own, but I now recognize that I need help, and I ask that you do not judge me for my past mistakes.
So long thy power hath blest me, sure it still
I have always felt your guidance and blessings, and I trust that you will continue to help me.
Will lead me on,
Please continue to guide me on this journey.
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
Please guide me through any and all obstacles, no matter how difficult they may be.
The night is gone,
Once the darkness has lifted,
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
I will be greeted with joy and happiness, as if by the faces of angels.
Which I have loved long since, and lost a while.
I yearn for the comfort and love that I have been missing for some time now.
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeannine Goeckeritz
Wonderful spirit. Thank you.
Ann farmer
Uplifting!
John and Judy Schuh
Lovely.
JANICE CASEY
This principle has been lost in most British families and it is beautifully represented here. Along with this, needs to go the urgency of the message to a generation that does not know Wno is supposed to be leading them.
lollyclan
superb... thank you.
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Neil Mansfield
This is the proper Aled Jones
What happened to his opera voice and the way he sang
Anne McCabe
Written by John Henry Newman born this date 1801 On Radio Ulster today Sounds Sacred
lollyclan
Yes, well said. And hence the decimation of the mighty empire.
skypilot87uk
@janice2274 Sorry this has been done by YouTube not by me, at least if you put your cursor over the advert, it appears you can "skip it" after three or four seconds..