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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You Put This Love in My Heart
Glad Lyrics

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I found it hard to believe someone like you cared for me
You put this love in my heart
I tried but could not refuse you gave me no time to choose
You put this love in my heart

I want to know where the bad feelings go
When I'm depressed and I get down so low
And then I see you coming to me and it's alright

I want to tell you right now I'm not afraid to say how
You put this love in my heart
There are sometimes when I doubt but you always find me out.
You put this love in my heart - 2X

When I see all that you've done for me
It's hard to doubt, I just have to believe
Cause you followed and proved it all of your love

Well I know the loneliness I had before
Is gone now' I'll never feel it anymore
Cause your love has released me
From all that's in my past
And I know I can believe you
When you say I'll never be forsaken
Your love is gonna last

There's so much more I should say If I could just find a way
You put this love in my heart
Is all this real or a dream I feel so good I could scream
You put this love in my heart

I want to know where the bad feelings go
When I'm depressed and I get down so low
And then I see you coming to me and it's alright

There's so much more I should say if I could just find a way.
You put this love in my heart!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glad's song "You Put This Love In My Heart" express a profound sense of gratitude towards the person who has given the singer a newfound sense of love and happiness. The song starts with the singer expressing their initial disbelief that someone like the person they are singing to could care for them. However, the person they are addressing has bestowed an abundance of love upon the singer, so much so that they had no choice but to accept it. The second verse reflects on the fact that the singer experiences moments of doubt and despair but seeing the person who loves them helps to alleviate these negative emotions. The bridge of the song seems to suggest that the love the singer receives from the person they are singing to has released them from their past loneliness and emotional pain. The bridge also reassures the singer that the love they have been given is real and will never abandon them.

Throughout the song, the lyrics boast a sense of vulnerability but also a sense of hope. Glad's "You Put This Love In My Heart" seems to be a song of thanks and gratitude for the person who has given the singer so much love and impacted their life in a positive light. The singer of the song is recounting the love story of their life: finding someone that they couldn't believe would love them so much, but finding that someone was patient with them and brought them so much happiness. The song speaks to the complexity of love and the doubt that can come along with it; however, it's also about being open to love, even if it appears from someone unexpected.

Line by Line Meaning

I found it hard to believe someone like you cared for me
I couldn't imagine someone as great as you loving me

You put this love in my heart
You are responsible for the love I feel for you

I tried but could not refuse you gave me no time to choose
Even if I wanted to resist, you didn't give me a chance

I want to know where the bad feelings go When I'm depressed and I get down so low And then I see you coming to me and it's alright
I wonder how you make my sadness disappear and bring me joy

I want to tell you right now I'm not afraid to say how You put this love in my heart
I'm not scared to admit that you are the cause of my affection

There are sometimes when I doubt but you always find me out. You put this love in my heart - 2X
I question my feelings at times, but you always make me realize how much I truly love you

When I see all that you've done for me It's hard to doubt, I just have to believe Cause you followed and proved it all of your love
Seeing everything you've done for me makes it impossible to doubt your love

Well I know the loneliness I had before Is gone now' I'll never feel it anymore Cause your love has released me From all that's in my past And I know I can believe you When you say I'll never be forsaken Your love is gonna last
The loneliness I once felt is no more, you've freed me from my past with the promise of a lasting love

There's so much more I should say If I could just find a way You put this love in my heart
There are so many things I want to express, but I can't find the right words to describe how you've made me feel

Is all this real or a dream I feel so good I could scream You put this love in my heart
Sometimes it's hard to believe this is real, because it feels so amazing to love and be loved by you

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