His first group was the Church of God in Christ Singers (COGICS) in 1960, which included Billy Preston who later played organ for the Beatles and Eric Clapton. [1] The COGICS were the first group to record the song "The Blood".
Crouch founded the Disciples in 1965. At the urging of Christian composer Ralph Carmichael, he began to record his compositions in 1969. During the 1965-85 period, Andraé Crouch and the Disciples appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, and toured 68 countries. Crouch's most popular songs from this period include "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "Bless His Holy Name," and "My Tribute". Their contemporary gospel sound reached beyond the traditional African American base and touched a racially and musically diverse audience. Several musical acts and solo performers covered (made recordings of) his more popular works, further expanding Crouch's musical influence.
Has sung solo with the Oslo Gospel Choir in Norway on several occasions.
In 2006, he released Mighty Wind, a 40th anniversary album featuring guest performances by Marvin Winans, Crystal Lewis, Karen Clark Sheard, and Lauren Evans.
Good Time
Andraé Crouch Lyrics
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Lookin' for a good time
Young and clean on the Hollywood scence
Gotta have some pleaseure
He was young and attractive and straight from Savannah, GA
But he couldn't find a job so he hitched to the south of LA
His mother and father, they cried when he told them goodbye
City lights
Shining bright
Every night 'til five, a thrill
He was venting from bar to bar
Ending up in a stanger's car
Soon he will find his time was wasted
Just arrived on the Hollywood scene
Lookin' for a good time
Young and clean on the Hollywood scence
Gotta have some pleaseure
Just arrived on the Hollywood scene
Lookin' for a good time
Young and clean on the Hollywood scence
Gotta have some pleaseure
Love at first sight for night was his motto
So back to the streets to get money, that was his game
He walked down the street in his tight-fitted jeans just to be noticed
He would talk that talk and he gave himself a new name
Sad look
In his eyes
It would make you
Want to cry
One sinner, young and shy
With ambitions high
Here's a lesson, you must learn
Play with fire, you'll get burned
Just arrived on the Hollywood scene
Lookin' for a good time
Young and clean on the Hollywood scence
Gotta have some pleaseure
Just arrived on the Hollywood scene
Lookin' for a good time
Young and clean on the Hollywood scence
Gotta have some pleaseure
God know what you're going through
And He understands the need in you
Satisfaction, uh huh, He wants to give it to you, satisfaction
If you're lost, alone, and on the streets
Only the Lord can fill your needs
For satisfaction, he wants to give it to you, satisfaction
God loves you, loves you
He wants you to know
God loves you, loves you
He wants you to know
God loves you, loves you
He wants you to know
God loves you, loves you
He wants you to know
Whoaoooaooaoah!
He wants you to know
Whoaoooaooaoah!
He wants you to know
God loves you, loves you
He wants you to know
Andraé Crouch's "Good Time" is a song that tells the story of a young man who arrived in Hollywood with the hopes of having a good time. The young man, who is from Savannah, Georgia, left his hometown searching for a job but ended up in the south of LA. His parents were sad when he left, and they hoped that he would survive in the big city.
The young man's idea of a good time was to enjoy the city's bright lights and venture from bar to bar, hoping to meet new people. As a result of his actions, he soon discovers that his time in Hollywood was wasted, and he ends up feeling lost and alone. He also realizes that he has been playing with fire, and it has resulted in him getting burned.
The lyrics of the song suggest that only God can fill the young man's needs and provide the satisfaction he's been searching for. God's love is unconditional, and He wants the young man to know that He is there for him.
Overall, "Good Time" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking pleasure in all the wrong places and the importance of seeking a deeper, more fulfilling kind of satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Just arrived on the Hollywood scene
He had just reached Hollywood
Lookin' for a good time
He wanted to have fun
Young and clean on the Hollywood scene
He was new and inexperienced in Hollywood
Gotta have some pleasure
Looking for pleasure was his priority
City lights
The lights of the city caught his attention
Shining bright
They were bright and attractive to him
Every night 'til five, a thrill
The city nightlife was adventurous and exciting
He was venting from bar to bar
He was going from one bar to another
Ending up in a stranger's car
He ended up in a car with someone he didn't know
Soon he will find his time was wasted
He would come to realize that his pursuit of pleasure was unfulfilling
Love at first sight for night was his motto
He was in search of immediate pleasure
So back to the streets to get money, that was his game
He was ready to do anything to get money for pleasure
He walked down the street in his tight-fitted jeans just to be noticed
He dressed in a certain way to attract attention
He would talk that talk and he gave himself a new name
He would speak and act differently to fit in with the Hollywood scene
Sad look
He would sometimes look sad and troubled
In his eyes
It was evident in his eyes
It would make you
It was noticeable to others
Want to cry
It would evoke pity and sadness in others
One sinner, young and shy
He felt guilty about his actions but was still exploring the scene
With ambitions high
He had high aspirations
Here's a lesson, you must learn
The following is a lesson that needs to be learned
Play with fire, you'll get burned
If you take risks, you might face the consequences.
God know what you're going through
God understands your situation
And He understands the need in you
God knows your desires
Satisfaction, uh huh, He wants to give it to you, satisfaction
God can give you satisfaction
If you're lost, alone, and on the streets
If you feel lost, isolated and helpless
Only the Lord can fill your needs
God can fulfill your needs
God loves you, loves you
God has love for everyone
He wants you to know
God wants you to understand
Whoa, oooaooaoah!
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement.
He wants you to know
God wants you to understand
Writer(s): LUTHER HANES, ANDRAE EDWARD CROUCH
Contributed by Leah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.