Delaney and Bonnie are generally best remembered for their albums On Tour with Eric Clapton and Motel Shot. On Tour was their best-selling album by far, and is the only official document of their live work. Delaney and Bonnie were considered by many to be at their best on stage. In his autobiography, Atlantic Records executive Jerry Wexler says that the album he produced for the band, To Bonnie from Delaney, "didn't quite catch the fire of their live performances. Clapton makes an even stronger statement in his autobiography: "For me, going on [with Blind Faith] after Delaney and Bonnie was really, really tough, because I thought they were miles better than us. Motel Shot, although technically a studio album, was largely recorded "live in the studio" with acoustic instruments - a rarity for rock bands at the time, foreshadowing the "Unplugged" phenomenon by nearly twenty years. It is an insult to the entire rock and roll community that Delaney and Bonnie have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Power of Love
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends Lyrics
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Into Your outstretched arms I run
Close to Your heart I want to be
Lord, for this emptiness in me
Your power and Your love
Your glory and Your grace
Your power and Your love
Out of the darkness, Lord I come
Unto Your glorious light I run
Open my eyes so I can see
All that You had install for me
Your power and Your love
Your glory and Your grace
Your power and Your love
Your glory and Your grace
Let it come
Over me
Let it come
Let if fall
Over me
Let it fall
Oh, Lord just let it flow
Let it flow
Through me
Let it flow
Your power and Your love
Your glory and Your grace
Oh Lord, Your power and Your love
Your glory and Your grace
It's Your glory and grace, Lord
Your glory and grace
Glory and grace
The lyrics to "The Power of Love" by Delaney & Bonnie & Friends speak to a deep longing and desire for a spiritual connection with a higher power. The singer expresses a feeling of emptiness and seeks solace in the outstretched arms of the Lord. They want to be close to God's heart, yearning for a sense of fulfillment that they currently lack.
The song emphasizes the transformative power of love and encourages a surrender to the divine presence. The singer acknowledges the darkness they have emerged from and seeks to bask in the radiant light of God's glory. They ask for their eyes to be opened so they can perceive the greater purpose and blessings that lie ahead.
The repeated refrain of "Your power and Your love, Your glory and Your grace" underscores the belief that it is through divine power, love, and grace that the singer hopes to find fulfillment and purpose. They invite the presence of God to come, fall, and flow over them, allowing them to be immersed in the transformative and guiding force of divine love.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Power of Love" convey a yearning for spiritual connection, a recognition of personal emptiness, and an openness to experiencing the transformative power of divine love, grace, and glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of the desert, Lord I come
I am seeking refuge from a desolate place, and I turn to you, oh Lord, for comfort and guidance
Into Your outstretched arms I run
I surrender myself completely to you, seeking solace and protection
Close to Your heart I want to be
My deepest desire is to be intimately connected with you, feeling your love and compassion
Lord, for this emptiness in me
Oh Lord, I acknowledge the void within me that only you can fill
Your power and Your love
I recognize the strength and affection that emanate from you
Your glory and Your grace
I acknowledge and honor the magnificence and divine favor that you possess
Out of the darkness, Lord I come
I emerge from a state of spiritual obscurity and seek your radiant illumination
Unto Your glorious light I run
I eagerly race towards your resplendent brilliance, yearning to bask in its warmth and truth
Open my eyes so I can see
I beseech you to grant me the ability to perceive and understand the blessings and purpose you have in store for me
All that You had install for me
I long to comprehend and receive the blessings and plans you have prepared for my life
Let it come
I invite your presence and influence to manifest in my life
Over me
To envelop and surround me completely
Let it come
I implore you to allow your power and love to permeate every aspect of my being
Let it fall
May your blessings and favor shower down upon me abundantly
Over me
To cover and saturate me entirely
Let it fall
I want to be immersed in the overflowing abundance of your grace and blessings
Oh, Lord just let it flow
Oh Lord, I humbly implore you to allow the unrestricted and continuous flow of your power and love
Let it flow
Grant me the privilege of being a conduit, allowing your power and love to flow through me and touch others
Through me
Using me as an instrument to spread your grace and influence
Let it flow
I pray for your divine energy and love to flow effortlessly within and around me
Your power and Your love
I acknowledge the immense strength and affection that stem from your divine essence
Your glory and Your grace
I honor and recognize the magnificence and unmerited favor that radiate from you, oh Lord
Oh Lord, Your power and Your love
I offer my sincere admiration and reverence for your tremendous power and boundless love
Your glory and Your grace
The splendor and divine favor that you possess continue to inspire awe and gratitude within me
Glory and grace
I exalt and acknowledge the majestic and unearned favor that resonates from you, oh Lord
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@ochjim
Had the single (45 rpm) more than 50 years ago, and though I enjoyed this track it was the B side that captured me: the soulful vocal of Bonnie Bramlett on the gorgeous Groupie (Superstar) written by Bonnie B and Leon Russell . . Think Clapton did the lead guitar work on it. Holds up very well 5 decades later . .
@marcusliddington1491
Yes, Eric did...he had a short collaboration with them...a great piece of work
@thomasd9237
Amazed I found this. Very cool 👍👍
@anton1974new
One of the best rock songs ever made.
@mustlovepretzels
Thanks for posting. Happy Birthday today(November 8) to Bonnie Bramlett. Cheers!🥨
@woodhousetf
Saw them live in 1969 - a great moment. With Eric Clapton and, in the shadows, George Harrison.
@eddisstreet
No, Hank Marvin was the one in The Shadows!
@tristanwilkinson9516
@@eddisstreet Very good ! lol
@stephanieredden8861
Such a good jam.
@evaszokalo4169
I first heard this when I must have been about 9 years old. It was my first introduction into rock music and was absolutely mesmerized. D and B, you changed my life!