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.
Over The Rainbow
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
The song "Over the Rainbow" is a ballad that is about hope, dreams, and the search for a better life. The lyrics talk about a place that is far away from the troubles of the world, where the skies are blue, and where dreams can come true. The song starts with "Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high" which represents the idea of a distant and unreachable place where one's dreams can come true. This line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the hope and longing for something better.
The song also talks about the idea of wishing upon a star and finding a place where there are no troubles. The lyric "Where troubles melt like lemon drops" is a beautiful metaphor that implies a carefree life. The song is full of vivid imagery that is meant to paint a picture of this perfect place.
The song is also about the idea of freedom and the ability to fly. The line "If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh why can't I?" is symbolic of the desire to live a life without limits.
Overall, the song inspires hope, optimism, and the belief that anything is possible if one can dream it. It is a beautiful ballad that has remained popular for many years and has been covered by many artists.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
Far in the distance, high above everything
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
A magical, mythical land mentioned in a peaceful song
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
In that far-off place, the sky is a beautiful shade of blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
If you have the courage to dream big, your wishes can come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
One day, I'll make a special wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
I'll find myself in a place where there are no more worries
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
In that special place, all of life's troubles will disappear like magic
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Flying in the distance are little blue birds
Birds fly over the rainbow
Little birds soar over the colorful arc in the sky
Why then, oh why can't I?
I wonder why I can't fly like the birds
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
If those tiny birds can fly so freely and happily, why can't I do the same?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yip Harburg, Harold Arlen
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Lyrics
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I've heard of once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream,
Really do come true.
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
@Michele-W.
Ooh
Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I ve heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
and wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
Way above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow, blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
Ooh
If happy little blue birds fly
beyond the rainbow
Why can't I ?
@laineydunlap9757
This duet stuns me every time I listen to it. It's such a magical arrangement. I love that they let the two musical-theatre/opera-theatre ladies sing it. So special.
<3
@johnzmurk2156
Sweetly sung by two beautiful women! Mairead's tears and her hugging Megan just added to the sweetness. God bless you both.
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@balkenkreuz4454
@JANN Dumpit Exactly.
@johnny_pilot
OMG, this was so beautifully sung! Were those tears of joy I saw weeping from Mairead's eyes? Wow!
@ninikusumo
Yes that's what I thought 🤔
@user-kl5eg9zj4i
This is the best version I have ever heard ❤
@samcohen8894
This is the best rendition of this song. It gives me chills some times
@alyssaburrell9866
I cannot wait to hear them this Christmas! Sounds of angels...
@jenniferloving9054
Same.