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.
The Little Drummer Boy
Annie Haslam Lyrics
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Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
The Little Drummer Boy is a Christmas-themed song that tells the story of a poor boy who visits the newborn Jesus to honor Him with his music. The song depicts the journey of the boy to see the King, with his drum as his only possession. He lacked material gifts to offer the baby, so he presented himself and his talent as a tribute.
The lyrics tell a tale of poverty and humbleness, and the boy's willingness to offer his talent to the baby Jesus. The song emphasizes the message of the holiday season, which is the importance of giving, even if one has limited resources. The story behind the song reflects the value of selflessness, love, and gratitude, which are at the heart of the Christmas celebration.
The Little Drummer Boy has become a classic Christmas song and has been covered by numerous artists around the world. The popularity of the song lies in its message, which is still relevant today, as it encourages people to give without expecting anything in return. The song reminds everyone that the essence of the holiday is not about extravagant gifts but about the love and kindness we show to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to come with the beat of the drum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To see the recently born King, with the beat of the drum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring our most excellent presents, with the beat of the drum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To present them before the King, with the beat of the drum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The rhythm of the drum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To show respect to Him, with the beat of the drum
When we come
When we arrive
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
To the little Baby, with the beat of the drum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
Just like an impoverished boy, with the beat of the drum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no present to offer, to the beat of the drum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That is deemed suitable to give to the King, with the beat of the drum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
May I play something for you, with the beat of the drum
on my drum?
using my drum?
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary nodded, with the beat of the drum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept rhythm, with the beat of the drum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, with the beat of the drum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I played the best I could for Him, with the beat of the drum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The rhythm of the drum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Then, He smiled at me, with the beat of the drum
Me and my drum
Me and my drum
Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Onorati, Katherine K Davis, Harry Simeone
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