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.
Oh Holy Night
Annie Haslam Lyrics
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It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared, and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees; O, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here came the wise men from Orient land
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
He knows our need, to our weaknesses is no stranger
Behold your King, before him lowly bend!
Truly he taught us to love one another
His law is love, and his gospel is peace
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
And in his name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise his holy name
Christ is the Lord, O, praise his name forever
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Annie Haslam's song "O Holy Night" is a beautiful and spiritual piece that captures the essence of the Christmas story. The opening verse speaks to the hope and joy that comes with the arrival of Jesus. The stars shining brightly, announcing the birth of the Savior, is a powerful image that reminds us of the divine nature of Jesus. The world had been waiting for this moment, filled with sin and error, and with the arrival of Jesus, the soul feels its worth. The use of the word "weary" captures the exhaustion that comes from living in a fallen world, but the appearance of Jesus gives hope to the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
This is a special night, with the stars shining bright to signify the importance of the event happening on this night.
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
This is the night when our dear Savior is born, an event that would change the world forever.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world was in a state of sin and error for a long time, waiting for this momentous event to happen.
Till he appeared, and the soul felt its worth
With the arrival of our Savior, people finally realized their true worth as humans and found hope for a better future.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
With the arrival of our Savior, people who were tired and hopeless found a renewed sense of hope and joy.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
With the appearance of the star signaling the birth of our Savior, a new and glorious morning has broken, symbolizing a new beginning and a brighter future for everyone.
Fall on your knees; O, hear the angel voices!
The arrival of our Savior is such a holy moment that it requires everyone to humble themselves and listen to the angel voices calling out in celebration.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
This night is truly divine, as it is the night when our Savior, Jesus Christ, was born.
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
We are guided by our faith which shines like a beacon, leading us steadily towards the source of true hope and joy.
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
With hearts full of love and admiration, we stand by the cradle of our dear Savior, humbled by his divinity.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Guided by the light of the star, which is like a sweet jewel in the sky, the wise men from the Orient came to witness the birth of our King.
Here came the wise men from Orient land
The wise men from the Orient traveled far to come see the birth of our King, a sign of the immense importance of this event.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
Even though our Savior is the King of kings, he was born in a humble manger, showing his humility and dedication to serving his people.
In all our trials born to be our friend
Our Savior was born to be our friend, to be there for us in all our trials and help us overcome them with his love and guidance.
He knows our need, to our weaknesses is no stranger
Our Savior knows all of our needs and weaknesses, he is not a stranger to them, and is always there to help us overcome them.
Behold your King, before him lowly bend!
We need to humble ourselves before our King, as we behold his divine presence and acknowledge his greatness.
Truly he taught us to love one another
Our Savior taught us the true meaning of love, to love one another unconditionally, just as he loves us.
His law is love, and his gospel is peace
The law of our Savior is love, and his gospel is of peace, emphasizing the importance of these virtues in our lives.
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
Our Savior has the power to break the chains of oppression and slavery, and he reminds us that even those who are oppressed are our brothers and sisters.
And in his name all oppression shall cease
All oppression shall cease in the name of our Savior, as his power and love has the ability to overcome all obstacles and bring us closer to him.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
We sing sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus to our Savior, praising him for his love, guidance, and the hope that he brings us.
Let all within us praise his holy name
We should let everything within us, our hearts and souls, praise his holy name, as we recognize his immense importance in our lives.
Christ is the Lord, O, praise his name forever
Our Savior, Jesus Christ, is the Lord and we should praise his name forever, as he brings us true hope, joy, and a brighter future.
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
We proclaim his power and glory forever, recognizing the immense impact that his love and guidance has on our lives and on the world around us.
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Written by: Adolphe Charles Adam
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