The trio's fans were amazed by the lightning style, precise technique highly lyrical solos of the band’s 18 year old guitarist Phil Keaggy, who had the use of only nine fingers. Combined with the tasteful, rhythmic bass lines of Daniel Pecchio and the sharp, assertive drumming of John Sferra, Glass Harp created a wall of sound that thrilled sell-out crowds across the upper Midwest and beyond. They garnered a large and loyal regional following. National notoriety followed when they toured with Traffic, Yes, The Kinks, Humble Pie, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, and Grand Funk Railroad. Through the efforts of manager Chip Killinger, they connected with Lewis Merenstein, and with him, even greater national attention came with the release of the band's three critically- acclaimed Decca(MCA) LPs: Glass Harp, Synergy, and It Makes Me Glad. The band's highly energetic and wildly improvisational live concerts fueled the band's legend. Concert goers from the Fillmore West to Carnegie Hall turned into instant fans.
Glass Harp's music has been cited as an influence over an astounding variety of artists, from guitar heroes (Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Rick Derringer) and jam bands (Derek Trucks Band, Ekoostik Hookah, Col. Bruce Hampton & The Code Talkers), to progressive rock (Kansas, Adrian Belew, Mike Keneally, Spock's Beard) and even heavy metal (King's X, P.O.D.). In their short life, the band made an indelible mark on the history of rock 'n' roll.
The band dissolved on the cusp of achieving mainstream rock stardom when Phil Keaggy left to become a pioneer in Christian music. It's within this scene that Phil found a home releasing 50 solo recordings, performing live throughout the world. With his Christian music recordings Phil has earned 5 Dove awards, 2 Grammy nominations, 2 Nashville Music Awards, and he has finished #2 and #3 twice each in the annual Guitar Player Magazine poll.
In 1997 the band acquired and released the “Live at Carnegie Hall” recording that was made in 1972. Glass Harp reunited in 2000 for a show at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2000 they recorded the "Live with The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra" CD in their hometown. The concert was recorded and independently released in 2001 on the “Strings Attached” CD. Response to the CD was great and created more opportunities to play live. In 2002 they began work on their first studio project in 30 years. They recorded 16 songs at Blue Desert Recording on "The Row" in Nashville and in Phil's home studio. The 2003 CD HOURGLASS was mixed in Ohio and mastered in Nashville with Richard Dodd.They released the "Hourglass" studio CD in 2003, and the triple-live album "Stark Raving Jams" in 2004. They toured in 2003 and 2004. Glass Harp has rekindled interest amongst longtime fans while finding an entire new generation of listeners through the internet and live concerts.
Changes
Glass Harp Lyrics
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It's got to go, it's got to end
All this violence is all in the vain
It only brings us sadness and pain
We need some changes
In the world we live
To have a little peace in this world
We got to learn to live together
To have a little peace in your soul
Take away hate from your heart
And let love drive it apart
Love is freedom in every way
So don't let anger drive love away
We need some changes
In the world we live
Love and understanding
Peace and harmony
Love and understanding
Peace and harmony
Glass Harp's song Changes is a plea for peace, compassion and love in a world overwhelmed by violence, pain and sadness. The singer of the song recognizes that it is time to take a stand, to put an end to the violent tendencies inherent in human nature that have only brought sorrow and tragedy. The singer calls for positive change, for a world where people can learn to live together, embrace love and find inner peace. The song urges us to rid ourselves of hate and anger, and to let love take its rightful place as the driving force that connects and uplifts us.
The song's central message is that we need to make changes in the world we live in if we are to achieve a more humane and just society. We need to learn to live together and understand each other, to cultivate empathy and compassion, and to create a world where everyone can find peace and joy. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of love, understanding, peace and harmony. The song imbues every syllable with urgency, serving as a call to action for all those who believe in the transformative power of love and unity.
In conclusion, Glass Harp's Changes is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human condition and the need for social and personal transformation. By calling for peace, compassion and love, the song highlights the crucial role that self-awareness and inner harmony play in our ability to create a just and peaceful world. This song encourages us to make positive changes in our own lives, to focus on our own inner peace and self-improvement, knowing that this is the path to achieving a more humane and equitable society.
Line by Line Meaning
The time has come to take a stand
It is now time to stand up for what you believe in
It's got to go, it's got to end
Any negative aspect in your life should be removed and terminated
All this violence is all in the vain
Violence is pointless and won't lead to anything positive
It only brings us sadness and pain
Violence only results in negative emotions and outcomes
We need some changes
Changes are necessary for growth and improvement
In the world we live
These changes should happen in our current society
We got to learn to live together
We must coexist and work together
To have a little peace in this world
This will lead to a more peaceful world
We got to learn to live together
Coexisting is essential
To have a little peace in your soul
It will also bring peace to oneself
Take away hate from your heart
Eliminate negative emotions from yourself
And let love drive it apart
Allow love to overcome the negative emotions
Love is freedom in every way
Love is liberating in all forms
So don't let anger drive love away
Anger should not be overpowering love
Love and understanding
Love and comprehending one another
Peace and harmony
Tranquility and agreement
Love and understanding
Love accompanied by comprehension
Peace and harmony
Peaceful coexistence and agreement
Writer(s): Harlan Hap G. Palmer
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan J
NE Ohio put out some fantastic rock and roll back in the day.
mrmedallis
Can you say. Nelson Ledges. You know who you are. This was gold. Still is.
Marco De La Cruz
This song is great I love It!!!from 1971
Holginho
many thanks for upload. i didn´t know them. what a magnificent cut of music. blessed.
tantographics
At 1:03, the compliation album, Glass Harp was featured on appears. I know as I still have that album.
Nope Hellno
Up for years and only 1.5k views. Would love to have some method to expose Glass Harp more.
Scott McGregor
There may be. There is a reaction YouTube channel called ENOMA. It is couple form India that in most cases are hearing western music for the first time. They love classic rock and progressive rock. Their favorites are Rush, Kansas, and Pink Floyd. They have even reacted to Michael Card, Lynard Skynard and Frank Zappa and even some death metal ( I'm not a fan). Nothing is off the table for them.
Tai Lopez
Anyone catch that at 1:03