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.
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Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
God of gods, light of light
Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb
Very God, Begotten not created
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of Heaven above
Glory to God in the highest
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
Word of the Father now in flesh appearing
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
O, come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" invites all faithful people to Bethlehem to witness and pay homage to the newborn King of Angels. The first stanza calls the faithful to rejoice and come to Bethlehem to see the King, born in a manger. The stanza expresses the joy and triumph felt by those who come to witness the birth of the King of Angels.
The second stanza declares Christ's divinity as the "God of Gods" and "Light of Light." It speaks to Mary's virgin birth, indicating that Christ was "begotten, not created." The chorus repeats the invitation for people to come adore the Lord, emphasizing the importance of adoration for the new King.
The third stanza calls upon choirs of angels and citizens of Heaven above to sing in exultation and glorify God, proclaiming the birth of the Lord. Finally, the fourth stanza greets the Lord and gives Him glory, calling Him the "Word of the Father" now appearing in flesh. Throughout the song, there is a sense of humbleness and awe towards the newborn King, inviting others to pay homage to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful
Let all those who are loyal and unwavering in their faith come forward
Joyful and triumphant
Rejoice and celebrate, for your faith has won the day
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come, journey to Bethlehem as it is where great things are happening
Come and behold him
Witness and see the glorious sight before you
Born the King of angels
The ruler of all, even the angels, has been born here
O come let us adore him
Join in adoration of the great one born in Bethlehem
Christ the Lord
The great messiah has arrived and is present among us
God of gods, light of light
He is the greatest of all gods, shining bright in our midst
Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb
Do not fear, for Christ has not rejected his mother's womb
Very God, Begotten not created
The one born in the Virgin's womb is not created, but is in fact God himself
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing loudly and joyously, oh ye angels of heaven
Sing all ye citizens of Heaven above
Sing, all of you who reside in heaven's realm
Glory to God in the highest
Praise be and glory to God alone, who resides in the highest realm
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Indeed, oh lord, we come forth to greet you
Born this happy morning
Born to us on a day of joy and happiness
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
All glory and worship be given to you, oh Jesus
Word of the Father now in flesh appearing
The son of the Father has now come, appeared in flesh among us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE ABBOTT, MARTIN NEARY, IAN TILLEY, TRADITIONAL, WRITER UNKNOWN
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Grace Craichy
O, America you're calling,
I can hear you calling me,
You are calling me to be true to thee,
True to thee I will be.
O, America no weeping,
Let me heal your wounded heart.
I will keep you in my keeping,
Till there be, a new start.
And I will answer you, and I will take your hand,
And lead you to the sun
And I will stand by you, do all that I can do,
And we will be as one.
O, America I hear you,
From your prairies to the sea,
From your mountains grand, and all through this land,
You are beautiful to me.
And, O, America you're calling,
I can hear you calling me,
You are calling me to be true to thee,
True to thee, I will be.
And I will answer you, and I will take your hand,
And lead you, to the sun
And I will stand by you, do all that I can do,
And we will be, as one
O, America you're calling,
I will ever answer thee.
Anthony Spero
This song always brings tears to my eyes. As a first responder on 9/11 this song means the world to me. I miss the friends I lost. God Bless America!!!!
RJ Burbine
Thank you for your service to our country. Semper Fidelis.
Sheyenne Merritt
I went into EMS because of you and others like you. I was 8 when it happened...
Thank you.
T6k3n_S4x
As an American, it is sometimes difficult to watch how corruption and hatred continue to permeate my nation. However, this song helps to remind me that though my nation isn't perfect, it is and can still be beautiful if we let it. Bless you, Celtic Woman!
Kelly Lorang
Well said!
Claire ForestGreenOrganGeek Dixon
You are so right! I don't like the corruption & hatred either. DT is such an evil man, such a bully!
Alicia Nyblade
Hear, hear! Celtic Woman did an amazing tribute to our country with this song. Our nation isn't perfect and many of its long-unaddressed wounds are showing themselves in the current corruption and hate. But we've been through dark days before and, gods willing and with enough human wit and elbow grease, we'll get through these ones, too. Blessed be. )O(
Kelley Broussard
Choking back tears of humble gratitude for this precious song. As an American, I can't seem to find the words to properly express how very grateful I am to these unbelievably talented women, but from the very bottom of my heart, I do thank them so very much.
Brin Griggs
This song still gives me chills no matter how many times I listen to it!!
Ducky Darrick
Fo sho