According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
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3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
What Child Is This
Chicago Lyrics
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Mary's time has come to best
The Lord will have a Son
Wise men come to welcome home the child
What child is this, who lay to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom Angels greet with anthem sweet
This, this is Christ, the King
Whom shepards guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him love
The babe, the Son of Mary, Mary
An Angel's song is sung
Mary's time has come to best
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant King to own Him
The King of Kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Praise, praise the Son on high
The Virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy, for Christ is born
The babe, the Son of Mary, Mary
An Angel's song is sung
Wise men come to welcome home the child
What child is this, who lay to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom Angels greet with anthem sweet
While shepards, shepards watch our keeping
An Angel's song is sung
Mary's time has come to best
The Lord will have a Son
Wise men come to welcome home the child
Mary's time has come to best
The Lord will have a Son
Wise men come to welcome home the child
These lyrics are from the Christmas carol "What Child Is This," originally written in 1865 by William Chatterton Dix. The song is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ as foretold by the angels, and it invites the listener to contemplate the significance of this miraculous event.
The first stanza sets the scene, with an angel singing and Mary about to give birth to a son, who we know will be Jesus Christ. The second stanza poses the question, "What child is this?", and answers it by proclaiming that it is the Christ, the King, whom shepherds and angels alike are honoring. The third stanza addresses the wise men, who are bringing gifts to the baby Jesus. And the final stanza is a jubilant conclusion, with Mary singing a lullaby and everyone rejoicing that the savior has been born.
Line by Line Meaning
An Angel's song is sung
The heavens are rejoicing and singing in celebration of the event that is about to occur.
Mary's time has come to best
It is time for Mary to give birth, the moment awaited by many.
The Lord will have a Son
God has chosen to bring forth His Son to save the world from sins.
Wise men come to welcome home the child
The wise men have travelled far to witness and honor the birth of a great child.
What child is this, who lay to rest
Who is this peaceful child that lies in a humble manger?
On Mary's lap is sleeping
The child rests securely in the arms of His loving mother, Mary.
Whom Angels greet with anthem sweet
The angels praise this child with joyous, meaningful hymns and songs.
While shepards watch our keeping
The shepherds, with a watchful eye, ensure the safety of the child and those around Him.
This, this is Christ, the King
This child, born on this holy day, is the King who will save and lead His people.
Whom shepards guard and Angels sing
The shepherds trust their charge to keep the child safe while the angels sing of His glory.
Haste, haste to bring Him love
We must hurry and offer our love to the newborn King without delay.
The babe, the Son of Mary, Mary
This child is the son of Mary, born to bring love, peace and salvation.
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Let us offer precious gifts in honor of the birth of the holy child.
Come peasant King to own Him
All people, no matter their status or social class, should humbly recognize and embrace the newborn King.
The King of Kings, salvation brings
This holy child is the King of Kings, whose birth brings the salvation of humanity.
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Within the hearts of those who love Him, may this child be enthroned as King above all else.
Praise, praise the Son on high
Let us lift our voices and sing praises to this Son of God who descends from on high.
The Virgin sings her lullaby
Mary sings a sweet and calming song to her newborn child, Jesus.
Joy, joy, for Christ is born
Let us feel and share the joy that comes with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mary's time has come to best
The fulfillment of God's prophecy concerning the birth of Jesus Christ is finally here.
The Lord will have a Son
As promised, God has given His people a Son who will save them from their sins.
Wise men come to welcome home the child
The wise men travel far to witness this miracle and pay homage to the holy child and His family.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, LALO SCHIFRIN
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James
on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.