Carol Woods is an American performer. In February 2008 she performed on the… Read Full Bio ↴Carol Woods is an American performer. In February 2008 she performed on the 50th Grammy Awards broadcast singing "Let It Be" from the soundtrack of the film Across the Universe, with Timothy T. Mitchum. She is currently (2008) recording material for a new CD titled Blues In The Night ,concurrently she is working on a single inspired by Barack Obama's campaign and win. She will be reprising the role of Matron Mama Morton in Chicago on Broadway as of Jan. 5th 2009 .

Carol Woods Broadway theatre credits include Matron Mama Morton in Chicago. Stella Deems in the Roundabout Theater's 2001 revival of Steven Sondheim's Follies, Mrs Crosby in Neal Simon's The Goodbye Girl (1993), Maybelle in Grind in 1985. She also made a special guest appearance in the 2002 One Mo Time revival as Ma Reed. She was nominated for an Olivier Award for her role in the 1987 London production of Blues in the Night, which led to a NYC run at the Minetta Lane Theater, and in 2008 reprised the role in a San Francisco Production. As a founding member of Tony Randall's National Actors Theatre, in 1992, Carol appeared in their first two productions A Little Hotel on the Side and as Tituba in The Crucible. She left Big River in 1987 to play Rose in the the Tommy Tune-directed Stepping Out (play).On Tour she recreated the role of Jeanette Burmeister in The Full Monty.

Off-Broadway, she is best known for her portrayal of Big Bertha in the Village Gate's 1979 production of One Mo Time and it's TV commercial where she sang part of You've Got The Right Key But You're Working On The Wrong Keyhole and viewers were invited to see the rest in person. In 1993, she portrayed Lorena Hickok in First Lady Suite at the The Public Theater. In 1997 at the Samuel Beckett Theater she appeared as Vy, Aladdin's mother in Dreamstuff a contemporary musical spin on Aladdin.

Her Regional theater credits include An Evening Dinner Theatre in Elmsford, New York where she appeared as Jewel in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas At the McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey, Carol Woods appeared in C'mon and Hear: Irving Berlin's America (1994), A Christmas Carol (1996) ,Greensboro: A Requiem (1996) At Montclair State University in 1992 Carol Woods repeated the starring role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which she had played in London's Royal National Theater three years earlier. During Theaterfest '94 she appeared in Side by Side by Sondheim, and during TheatreFest '98, Triplets: The Diva Musical with Ruth Brown, and Angela Robinson. For the Williamstown Theatre Festival she appeared in Hot L Baltimore (2000)

Her first film credit was as the infamous Aunt Bunny in Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
She reprises her stage role of Rose in the Stepping Out (1991 film) version, with Liza Minnelli, Shelly Winters, Bill Irwin and Jane Krakowski. Rose's son in the film was played by Carol's real son Raymond Rickman She performed at both the Toronto Benefit for Starlight during the filming and at the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS New York Premiere of the film.
In Sweet and Lowdown (1999) as Helen Minton she sings All Of Me .
In the Honeymooners (2005) she plays Alice's Mom .
Across the Universe (film)(2007)
Having been directed by Jack Wrangler in cabaret, she appears as herself in the 2008 documentary Wrangler Anatomy Of An Icon.
Steam with Ruby Dee is in Post Production

Let It Be
Carol Woods Lyrics

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When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree

There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me
Shine until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Let It Be" by Carol Woods and Timothy T. Mitchum describe how, in times of trouble, the singer is comforted by the presence of Mother Mary, who speaks words of wisdom to them and encourages them to let things unfold and not to fight against them. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of letting go and trusting in a higher power to guide them through difficult times. In the second verse, the songwriter also suggests that if broken-hearted people come together and agree to let things be, there will be an answer, indicating that unity and acceptance can bring resolution.

The song is a beautiful reminder to listeners that in difficult times, it's essential to turn inward and trust in a power greater than themselves. It also highlights the unity and connection between all people, emphasizing the importance of coming together and accepting things as they are. Overall, the message of "Let It Be" is one of hope and comfort, assuring listeners that even in the darkest of moments, there is always a light to guide them through.

Line by Line Meaning

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
In difficult times, my faith and spirituality guide and comfort me, allowing me to find peace through Mother Mary's wise words of advice and encouragement.

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Even in times of extreme distress and turmoil, Mother Mary continues to guide and offer words of support to remind me that there is always hope and a way forward.

And when the broken hearted people living in the world agree There will be an answer, let it be
Despite the pain and suffering experienced by countless individuals, there is still the possibility of unity and agreement, which can lead to positive resolutions and solutions to our shared problems.

For though they may be parted, there is still a chance that they will see There will be an answer, let it be
Even if individuals are separated or divided by factors such as distance or differing opinions, there is still the hope that they can come together and find answers to their struggles.

And when the night is cloudy there is still a light that shines on me Shine until tomorrow, let it be
Even during difficult times when everything seems bleak and hopeless, there is still the possibility of seeing the light of a new day and a brighter future.

I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Music and spirituality can be powerful forces that provide comfort and guidance, helping individuals to start their day with a positive outlook and a sense of purpose and direction.

Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be There will be an answer, let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
The repeated refrain of 'let it be' suggests the importance of acceptance and surrender in difficult times, and the need to trust in the universe and have faith that there will eventually be answers and solutions to our problems. The whispering of words of wisdom is a gentle reminder to take a peaceful and reflective approach to life and to look for guidance from within and from the world around us.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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