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.
SHENANDOAH
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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Away, you rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, I am bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Away, you rollin' river
Away, we're bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah, I am bound to leave you
Away, you rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Away, I am bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Away, you rollin' river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Away, I am bound away
Across the wide Missouri
Across the wide Missouri
The lyrics to Celtic Woman's song "Shenandoah" express a longing for the Shenandoah River and the wide Missouri. The song starts with a deep yearning to see the Shenandoah, a rolling river that holds sentimental and emotional significance. The singer desires to be in the presence of the river, suggesting a connection to nature and the peace it brings.
The lyrics shift to a declaration of love for someone, possibly a daughter of Shenandoah. The singer expresses a willingness to endure difficult times, symbolized by crossing stormy waters, for the sake of this loved one. The sentiment suggests a deep and enduring commitment, willing to face any challenges that may arise.
The song concludes with a melancholic farewell, as the singer acknowledges the necessity of leaving Shenandoah. However, there is a promise of not deceiving the river, indicating a sense of honesty and respect for the bond they share. The final line emphasizes the journey across the wide Missouri, perhaps implying a sense of adventure and exploration.
Overall, "Shenandoah" portrays a profound emotional connection to nature, love, and a sense of longing and farewell.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Oh Shenandoah, I yearn to gaze upon your majestic beauty
Away, you rollin' river
As you flow endlessly, following your natural course
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Oh Shenandoah, I ache to listen to your melodic whispers
Away, I am bound away
Departing, I am compelled to embark on my journey
Across the wide Missouri
Across the vast expanse of the Missouri river
Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter
Oh Shenandoah, I have deep affection for your beloved progeny
For her I'd cross the stormy waters
I would brave the turbulent waves for her sake
Away, we're bound away
We are setting off with purpose and determination
Oh Shenandoah, I am bound to leave you
Oh Shenandoah, I am destined to depart from your presence
Oh Shenandoah, I'll not deceive you
Oh Shenandoah, I vow not to betray your trust
Across the wide Missouri
Across the vast expanse of the Missouri river
Oh Shenandoah, I long to see you
Oh Shenandoah, I yearn to gaze upon your majestic beauty
Away, you rollin' river
As you flow endlessly, following your natural course
Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Oh Shenandoah, I ache to listen to your melodic whispers
Away, I am bound away
Departing, I am compelled to embark on my journey
Across the wide Missouri
Across the vast expanse of the Missouri river
Lyrics © ACUM Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TRAD, Gavin Emmanuel Murphy
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