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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Someone To Watch Over Me
Glad Lyrics
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Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
The song "Someone To Watch Over Me" by Gladys Knight is a classic love ballad that speaks to the universal desire for companionship and protection. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the timeless truth that love can be blind, and that while we are told to seek it out, finding it can be a challenge. The singer is on the search for a specific man whom she cannot forget, and she longs for him to watch over and protect her. Her desire to add his initial to her monogram suggests that she desires a life with him, and perhaps a shared future.
The second verse further describes her longing for love and protection. She compares herself to a lost lamb in the woods, in need of guidance and care. The man for whom she longs may not be conventionally attractive, but he holds the key to her heart, and she yearns for him to come to her aid. She begs him to hurry to her side, to follow her lead, and to fulfill her desire for someone to watch over her.
The song speaks to the human need for love, companionship, and protection. It acknowledges the vulnerability that comes with falling in love, but also celebrates the hope and promise that love brings. By highlighting the singer's longing for someone to watch over her, the song speaks to the deep-seated desire that many people have to feel safe and cared for in a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often seen as irrational and inexplicable.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the irrationality of love, people are often advised to actively look for a romantic partner.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
I have a specific person in mind that I would like to pursue romantically.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
I have been actively searching for this person, but have not yet been successful in finding them.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
This person is a significant, unforgettable figure in my life.
Only man I ever think of with regret
This person is the only one that I have regrets about not being with.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
I want to include this person's initial in my personal emblem as a symbol of my affection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
I am lost and in need of someone to guide and look after me, like a shepherd would for a lamb.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There is a specific person that I am very eager to see.
I hope that he turns out to be
I hope that this person ends up being the one I am searching for.
Someone who'll watch over me
I need someone who will protect and care for me, like a guardian or caretaker.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I am vulnerable and lost, like a small animal wandering in a forest.
I know I could always be good
Despite my vulnerability, I am confident that I can be well-behaved and obedient.
Someone who'll watch over me
Again, I need someone who can take care of me and keep me safe.
Although he may not be the man some
This person may not fit the stereotype or expectations of what a desirable romantic partner should be.
Girls think of as handsome
Specifically, this person may not be conventionally attractive to many women.
To my heart he carries the key
Regardless of his appearance, this person has the key to my heart and is very important to me.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
I am asking whoever is listening to help me reach this person faster, as I am very eager to see them.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
I need someone to help me and guide me towards this person to fulfill my desire.
Someone to watch over me
Again, I am in desperate need of someone to take care of me and guide me in my pursuit of this person.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN
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John-Marylou Wells
on There Is Hope
2nd stanza, 2nd line should read " And lives shared for years fall apart"
Dan Roman
on The Reason
Wrong lyrics!