In the late '60s and early '70s, Baez came into her songwriting own, penning many songs (most notably "Diamonds & Rust," a nostalgic piece about her ill-fated romance with Bob Dylan, and "Sweet Sir Galahad," a song about sister Mimi Fariña's ( of Richard & Mimi Fariña fame) second marriage, and continued to meld her songcraft with topical issues. She was outspoken in her disapproval of the Vietnam war and later the CIA-backed coups in many Latin American countries.
She was also instrumental in the Civil Rights movement, marching with Dr. Martin Luther King on many occassions and being jailed for her beliefs. In 1963, her performance of "We Shall Overcome" at the Lincoln Memorial just prior to Dr. King's famous "I Have A Dream..." speech helped confirm the song as the Civil Rights anthem.
In December 1972, she traveled to Hanoi, North Vietnam, and was caught in that country's "Christmas Campaign," in which the U.S. bombed the city more times than any other during the entire war. While pregnant with her only son, Gabriel, she performed a handful of songs in the middle of the night on day one of the 1969 Woodstock festival. She is considered the "Queen of Folk" for being at the forefront of the 1960s folk revival and inspiring generations of female folksingers that followed. On July 28, 2019, following dates across Europe, Baez performed her final concert at Madrid's Teatro Real. In January 2021, Baez received a 2020 Kennedy Center Honor.
Put Your Hand in the Hand
Joan Baez Lyrics
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Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
My momma taught me how to pray
Before I reached the age of seven
When I'm down on my knees
That's when I'm closest to heaven
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
Well you do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what it takes
To get me through, oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From Galilee
Oh yeh!
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
In Joan Baez's song "Put Your Hand In The Hand," the lyrics suggest finding comfort and guidance in Jesus Christ during difficult times. The opening lines refer to the miracles of Jesus calming the sea and stilling the water, indicating that his powers could bring peace and stillness to our lives as well. The lyrics then encourage self-reflection, implying that by looking within ourselves, we can see other people differently and better appreciate the struggles they may be going through.
The verses then shift to personal anecdotes, with the singer talking about how her parents instilled religious values in her while growing up. The bridge repeats the main message of the song, stressing the importance of putting trust in Jesus and finding solace in his power. Overall, the song is a call to turn to faith in times of need and seek comfort in the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Follow the guidance of the man who has the power to help you.
Who stilled the water
The man who has the power to calm turbulent situations and bring peace.
Who calmed the sea
The man who has the power to diffuse intense emotions and restore tranquility.
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on yourself and your actions.
And you can look at others differently
Once you understand yourself better, you can see others through a more empathetic lens.
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Follow the guidance of the man who has the power to help you.
From Galilee
Belonging to or originating from a place of spiritual significance.
My momma taught me how to pray
My mother instilled in me the importance of communicating with a higher power.
Before I reached the age of seven
From a very young age.
When I'm down on my knees
When I am in a position of humility and vulnerability.
That's when I'm closest to heaven
That is when I feel the most connected to a higher power.
Daddy lived his life, two kids and a wife
My father led a simple life, focused on his family.
Well you do what you must do
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to take care of your responsibilities.
But he showed me enough of what it takes
My father demonstrated qualities such as perseverance and hard work that have helped me in my own life.
To get me through, oh yeh!
To help me overcome challenges and obstacles.
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Follow the guidance of the man who has the power to help you.
Who stilled the water
The man who has the power to calm turbulent situations and bring peace.
Who calmed the sea
The man who has the power to diffuse intense emotions and restore tranquility.
Take a look at yourself
Reflect on yourself and your actions.
And you can look at others differently
Once you understand yourself better, you can see others through a more empathetic lens.
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Follow the guidance of the man who has the power to help you.
From Galilee
Belonging to or originating from a place of spiritual significance.
Oh yeh!
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement.
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee
Follow the guidance of the man who comes from a place of spiritual significance.
Put your hand in the hand of the man from Galilee, Oh yeh!
An enthusiastic call to follow the guidance of the man who comes from a place of spiritual significance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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Eleonora Hutiray
PUT YOUR HAND IN THE HAND SONGTEXT
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
By puttin' your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Every time I look into the holy book
I wanna tremble
When I read about the part where
A carpenter cleared the temple
For the buyers and the sellers where no different fellas
Than what I profess to be
And it causes me pain to know that
I'm not the gal that I should be
Mama taught me how to pray before
I reached the age of seven
And when I'm down on my knees
That's a when I'm close to heaven
Daddy lived his life with two kids and a wife
You do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what
It takes to get you through
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
By puttin' your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Zur deut
Nash Burnette
Sorry Les Kallam, but that's wrong.
"Put Your Hand In the Hand" was
originally released by Anne Murray
on her 1970 Canadian-only album,
HONEY, WHEAT AND LAUGHTER.
Ocean released their hit version
the following year in 1971.
Anne Murray also included it on
her 1973 album, DANNY'S SONG.
Anne Murray released her original
version of "Put Your Hand in the Hand"
on a single in Canada.
Years later when her top-10 hit,
"Snowbird", was released on a
reissued "gold" Capitol Starline single,
"Put Your Hand In the Hand" was
placed on it's flipside, which was
appropriate since both songs was
written by Gene MacLellan.
Anne Murray actually recorded six
songs written by Gene MacLellan,
including "The Call", a #91 Hot-100
chart single by Anne Murray in 1976,
and "Just Bidin' My Time", the B-side
of "Snowbird" in 1970.
Nash Burnette
@Dave Powell ......
That guy was Gene MacLellan.
In spite of the above incorrect
information by Les, it was Anne Murray
who was the first artist to release
"Put Your Hand In the Hand",
on her 1970 Canadian-only album,
HONEY, WHEAT AND LAUGHER.
In all, Anne Murray recorded six
songs written by Gene MacLellan,
including "The Call", a #91 Hot-100
chart single in 1976.
He also wrote "Just Bidin' My Time",
the B-side of "Snowbird" in 1970.
Some years later when Capitol Records
released "Snowbird" on their gold records
reissue label, Capitol Starline, they placed
"Put Your Hand In the Hand" on the
flipside of "Snowbird".
Katharina Scharlowski
AMEN KAMEN ATMEN ARMEN Amen
NAMEN die in GOD geschrieben
Die wir Alle genannt sind im Namen des Lebens und der Liebe.
Danke Joan Chandos Baez Baez die ich Dir damit Für Blessings
danke.
Katharina frühlingsanfang 2021
Eleonora Hutiray
PUT YOUR HAND IN THE HAND SONGTEXT
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
By puttin' your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Every time I look into the holy book
I wanna tremble
When I read about the part where
A carpenter cleared the temple
For the buyers and the sellers where no different fellas
Than what I profess to be
And it causes me pain to know that
I'm not the gal that I should be
Mama taught me how to pray before
I reached the age of seven
And when I'm down on my knees
That's a when I'm close to heaven
Daddy lived his life with two kids and a wife
You do what you must do
But he showed me enough of what
It takes to get you through
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who stilled the water
Put your hand in the hand of the man
Who calmed the sea
Take a look at yourself
And you can look at others differently
By puttin' your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Put your hand in the hand of the man
From a Galilee
Zur deut
Gerti
thank you, greetings from austria 🙋♀️
Angela Landestoy
Put your hands in the hands who would never fail you!! Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior 🙏🏻❤️🕊️
mmunteanu53
A golden voice ! Thanks a lot !
Brian Dorn
One of the great voices (and smiles) of the 20th century.
mini haha
Woke up with this song in my mind. What a wonderful time to grow up
shawn coil
I LOVE THIS SONG AND LOVE SINGING IT !!!
Isolde Jane Holland
My favorite version of a favorite song. Well done, Ms Baez.
Manuel Pregnan
Hermosa interpretaciòn de Joan Baez al cantar su canciòn Put your hand in my hand",tuve el privilegio de cantarla en el Festival de Alta Mar en 1971 a bordo del Angelina Lauro ocupando el 3 lugar.
Hanni K
I gotta learn this for my choir because I am singing the verses alone... and OMG this is a great song😍