In 1977, Haslam began her solo career with her album Annie in Wonderland, produced by Roy Wood who played most of the musical instruments, and who also duetted with her on one track, and also performed on the Intergalactic Touring Band album. Haslam and Wood were engaged to be married for four years, which she later described as "Four of the funniest years of my life". She has since released eight studio albums, three of which were released through her own record label, White Dove. She has also collaborated with Steve Howe on a number of projects.
In 1993 she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she survived and which became the inspiration for her 1994 album, Blessing in Disguise.
Her 2006 Live Studio Concert, was also released as her first solo DVD. Haslam released an EP called Night and Day, her first solo recording for some years, with Welsh rock band Magenta in 2006.
Haslam currently resides in Central Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Ave Maria
Annie Haslam Lyrics
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Gratia plena
Dominus tecum
Benedicta tu
Inmulieribus
Et Benedictus
Fructus ventris tui, Jesus
Sancta Maria,
Maria, ora pro nobis
Nobis pecatoribus
Nune et in hora
In hora
Mortis nostrae
Amen
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The song "Ave Maria" by Annie Haslam is a beautiful rendition of the traditional Catholic prayer in Latin. The lyrics of the song primarily focus on the Holy Mother Mary, who is revered in the Catholic faith as the mother of Jesus Christ. The prayer begins with "Ave Maria" which means "Hail Mary," followed by "Gratia plena" which translates to "full of grace," referring to Mary's purity and holiness. The next line, "Dominus tecum," means "the Lord is with thee," further emphasizing the sacredness of Mary's relationship with God.
The next few lines of the song pay homage to Mary's role in bringing forth Jesus Christ into the world. Mary is blessed "amongst women" and the "fruit of thy womb," Jesus, is revered as a sacred gift of God. The final lines of the prayer ask for Mary's intercession as believers navigate through the trials and tribulations of life, and in particular, as they face death. The song concludes with the word "Amen," meaning "so be it," which solidifies the belief that Mary's intercession will be granted.
Overall, Annie Haslam's rendition of "Ave Maria" serves as a tribute to the Catholic faith's devotion to the Virgin Mary and reinforces the power of prayer to provide comfort and solace to believers in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Ave Maria
Hail Mary, a greeting or address to the Virgin Mary
Gratia plena
Full of grace, indicating the Virgin Mary's purity
Dominus tecum
The Lord is with you, a recognition of Mary's special relationship with God
Benedicta tu
Blessed are you, a recognition of Mary's holiness
Inmulieribus
Among women, recognizing that Mary is the most blessed among all women
Et Benedictus
And blessed, continuing to acknowledge Mary's blessedness
Fructus ventris tui, Jesus
The fruit of thy womb, Jesus, recognizing that Mary's most important role was as the mother of Jesus
Sancta Maria, Sancta Maria
Holy Mary, Holy Mary, continuing to address and honor Mary
Maria, ora pro nobis
Mary, pray for us, asking Mary to intercede for us to God
Nobis pecatoribus
We sinners, acknowledging humanity's fallibility and need for guidance and forgiveness
Nune et in hora
Now and at the hour, recognizing the ongoing need for prayer and guidance throughout life
In hora
At the hour, referring to the specific moment of death
Mortis nostrae
Of our death, recognizing the inevitability of death
Amen
So be it, expressing agreement with the prayer and reverence for Mary
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Written by: Franz Schubert
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