In 2007, Ní Mhaolchatha left the group to focus on her solo career and was replaced by Hilary. Sharpe initially joined the group to fill in for Kelly who was on maternity leave, and later became a full member as a replacement for Fallon (who left to spend more time with family and record a solo work).
Since then, both Alex Sharpe and Lynn Hilary have left, making way for Lisa Lambe.
In 2013, Lisa Kelly left to pursue a teaching career at a Voice Academy she started up that year with her husband, making way for Susan McFadden for the 2013 Believe Tour.
In 2013, Chloë Agnew left to pursue solo work, making way for Máiréad Carlin.
Celtic Woman was recorded on September 15, 2004 for PBS Television in The United States at The Helix, Dublin to a sell-out audience. The show was organized by show producer Sharone Browne and musical director and composer David Downes, and produced by Dave Kavanagh. The show was first broadcast in March 2005 in The United States and within weeks the album Celtic Woman reached number one in the World Music charts in America and on Amazon.com charts. Their huge success in Asia and in America has been credited to the already successful megastar Enya and has been called "Riverdance for the Voice". As of July 22, 2006 the group has broken a long standing record in the music business. Their CD has been at the #1 position on the Billboard charts for an amazing 68 weeks.
On October 19th of that year, Celtic Woman was knocked off its No.1 spot on Billboard's World Music Charts, which it had maintained for 82 weeks, by Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration. This put the groups' 2 CDs at Nos. 1 and 2 respectively. Since then, Lisa Lambe has left the group to pursue a solo career.
Mary's Boy Child
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
They saw a bright new shining star,
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
By and by they found a nook in a stable all forlorn,
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little child was born.
Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen to what they say
That man will live for evermore
Because of Christmas day
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
The song "Mary's Boy Child" by Celtic Woman tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ as written in the Holy Bible. The lyrics describe how Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus, were unable to find shelter in Bethlehem, but eventually found refuge in a stable where Jesus was born. The song then touches on the appearance of a bright star and the angel choir announcing the arrival of the savior. The final lines of the song state that because of Christmas Day, mankind will live forevermore.
The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of hope and joy, as they amplify the message of Christmas, that the birth of Jesus brought salvation and eternal life to humanity. The song paints a picture of the humble beginnings of Jesus, born not in a palace, but in a simple stable, yet he would grow up to become the savior of the world. The melody of the song is upbeat and celebratory, complementing the joyful message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible says,
According to the Holy Bible, Jesus Christ was born a long time ago in Bethlehem on Christmas Day.
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day.
Jesus Christ, who was Mary's son, was born on the day of Christmas.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king born today,
Listen to the angels singing the news of the birth of a new king, which happened that day.
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Because of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, mankind will live forevermore.
While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
Shepherds were watching over their sheep during the night,
They saw a bright new shining star,
When they were watching, they noticed a new, bright star in the sky,
And hear a choir from heaven sing, the music came from afar.
They also heard a choir singing from the heavens, and the music came from a distant place.
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
On that night, Joseph and his wife Mary arrived in Bethlehem,
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
However, they couldn't find a place for Mary to deliver her baby, and there were no rooms available.
By and by they found a nook in a stable all forlorn,
Eventually, they found a small area in a desolate stable,
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little child was born.
In that cold and dark manger, Mary gave birth to her little child, Jesus Christ.
Trumpets sound and angels sing
As the news of Jesus Christ's birth spread, trumpets sounded and angels sang.
Listen to what they say
Pay attention to what the angels say.
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas day
Because of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, mankind will live forevermore.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jester Hairston
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