There are at least three bands using the name "Glad"

1 - The band ma… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands using the name "Glad"

1 - The band making the most longstanding use of the name is a contemporary Christian band (and often, a cappella ensemble) formed in 1972 on the campus of West Chester State University of Pennsylvania when singer Ed Nalle auditioned for a new Christian band. Nalle would write and produce much of GLAD's early material in addition to his role as lead vocalist. The other members (from Temple University in Philadelphia) were Bob Kauflin (keyboards, vocals), T. Coble (bass, vocals), John Bolles (guitar, vocals), and Brad Curry (drums). The group's name was chosen from a poll taken at a shopping mall. Playing over 200 dates annually at college campuses, churches and concert halls throughout the United States, GLAD released their first two albums on Myrrh Records in 1978 and 1980.

"The Reason" (on Beyond a Star) was their first a cappella song, which they subsequently re-recorded for their 1988 watershed album, The Acapella Project. That album was released with some trepidation because there was no track record in the genre for the Christian market, but it proved tremendously popular (selling over 400,000 copies), and received a Dove Award nomination and a Billboard Critic's Choice Award. Since that time, GLAD has alternated band and a cappella recordings and increased their admirers, evidenced by new groups that are obviously influenced by the group's elaborate, multilayered sound.

GLAD ventured into the mainstream with their 1995 release, A Cappella Gershwin (featuring some arrangements by the legendary Gene Puerling), which set the a cappella world buzzing and helped introduce their music to a wider audience.

GLAD's current lineup includes Nalle and longtime members Chris Davis (a musician with a strong background in classical and electric guitar, plus session work in the Northwest) and John Gates (an experienced studio percussionist who backed Gladys Knight & the Pips, Frankie and the Knockouts, and others), plus alternating keyboardists Paul Langford and Don Pardoe. Kauflin and Don Hart are the group's primary a cappella arrangers. Recently, the group has released recordings inspired by the writings of John Piper and the worship music of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly PDI).
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2 - The second band calling itself Glad is Timothy B. Schmit's band, who made one album in 1968 before he left to join Poco and become a leading figure in the development and evolution of Country Rock.
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3 - Third, Glad is also the name of a little-known UK indie band. Formed in Oxford in 1988, the band that was to become Glad changed their name more often than their underwear. Settling on Smitty’s Chopper for their first gig, the band’s original line-up was Mark Jordan (bass & vocals), Tony Greenham (guitar), Jon Williams (guitar), Will Crerar (drums) and John Tabinor (vocals). Jordan soon took over as main vocalist with Tabinor opting to leave rather than become an embarrassing appendage. The band’s name gradually morphed into Paisley Nightmare and Angus-Boyd Heron was recruited on bass, leaving Jordan free to focus on his frontman persona. After a final, Madchester-inspired name change to Glad and a personnel change in the drumming department, the band split in 1992.
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Go Tell It On The Mountain
Glad Lyrics

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Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

The shepherds feared and trembled
When low above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Saviour's birth

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And God send us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Go, go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

That Jesus Christ is born

That Jesus Christ is born
Jesus is born

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Tell It On the Mountain" by Glad is a popular Christmas carol that retells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song speaks of the joyous news that Jesus has been born and calls upon listeners to spread this message far and wide. The song is meant to inspire faith, hope, and the desire to share the good news with others.

The opening lines of the song are a call to action, urging people to share the news of Jesus' birth. The repetition of the phrase "Go, tell it on the mountain" emphasizes the importance of spreading this message as widely as possible, across hills and valleys, to all corners of the earth. The second verse describes the scene of the shepherds watching their flocks by night, when suddenly the sky is filled with a holy light. The third verse talks about the angels' announcement of the birth of the Savior, and how the shepherds were afraid but then overjoyed. The final verse speaks of the humble birth of Jesus in a manger, and how this event brought salvation to the world.

Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the significance of the birth of Jesus, and the importance of spreading the message to others. It celebrates the wonder and joy of Christmas, and encourages us to share that wonder and joy with those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Go, tell it on the mountain
Spread the word about the news

That Jesus Christ is born
That the Messiah has arrived

Over the hills and everywhere
To all corners of the earth

While shepherds kept their watching
During the time when the shepherds were keeping an eye on their flock

Over silent flocks by night
While the silence of the night enveloped everything

Behold throughout the heavens
The sight of a holy light covered the sky

There shone a holy light
A sacred glow emanated

The shepherds feared and trembled
The shepherds were frightened and shaken

When low above the earth
As it hung low in the sky, hovering above the soil

Rang out the angel chorus
The sounds of a celestial anthem echoed through the air

That hailed our Saviour's birth
It celebrated the arrival of the Messiah