A new single, "A Woman Like You" has reached the top 10 of the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart. His latest album, Dance with Me, was released on March 10, 2009.
As of March 28, 2009, he holds the #1 and #3 for top selling country albums in Canada similtanously (with Dance with Me being at #1 and Kicking Stones #3
II. Johnny Reid is a singer, guitarist and entertainer, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Johnny was influenced early in his musical career by many great guitar legends - Hendrix, Clapton, Johnny Winter, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman - while performing in many Carolina venues.
In 1972, Johnny performed with the band βBrother Bloodβ which won 1st place in the Columbia SC JayCees "Battle of the Bands."
In 1976, Johnny formed the band "Wheatstone Bridge" with brother Jimmy on bass and Gary Seawell on drums, playing venues around South Carolina. Johnny provided "Wheatstone Bridge" with high-energy guitar playing and rock-flavored vocals.
In the 1980s Johnny played with the Columbia SC band "Good and Proper," logging many dates yearly in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Kentucky, performing music from R&B, East Coast "Beach" Music, Top 40 and Country music categories.
Johnny moved to the Atlanta Georgia area in 1990, where he performs as the solo act "Johnny Reid" as well as with Grayson GA guitarist Lee Fisher, and Atlanta GA drummer Jano Rojko. Johnny has performed at many Atlanta area venues, including The Whistle Post Tavern, CJ's Landing, The 529 Club, Cigar Village, The Brandy House, Smith's Olde Bar, The Checkered Parrot, Rafter's, Spondivit's, The Yellow Daisy Festival at TheStone Mountain Park, The Macon Coliseum, and the Celtic Tavern.
Johnny Reid is an experienced vocalist, guitarist and performer. βIβll always play guitar and sing - that's what I love so much,β Johnny confides.
Album: Speak For Yourself
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Johnny Reid Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
The lyrics of Johnny Reid's song "Help Me Make It Through The Night" are a plea for companionship and comfort in a moment of desperation. It begins with an intimate request to a lover, asking them to let down their hair and let the ribbon fall. The ribbon and hair serve as symbols of femininity and sensuality, emphasizing a desire for physical closeness. The next line suggests that this closeness is something that the singer craves, as the ribbon falls softly on his skin, creating a shadow like effect that is echoed by the darkness of the wall.
The second verse continues this theme of physical and emotional need, as the singer asks his lover to stay with him until the morning light. He acknowledges that he is asking for time and nothing more, emphasizing that it is the presence of his lover that he needs in order to make it through the night. The song then takes on a more fatalistic tone as the third and final verse admits a sense of hopelessness about the future. The singer suggests that there is no point in trying to understand or assign blame for past actions, instead embracing the present moment and finding solace in the companionship of another.
Overall, "Help Me Make It Through The Night" is a poignant and heartfelt plea for connection and comfort in a moment of despair. It acknowledges the transience of life and relationships, focusing instead on the importance of finding love and companionship in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove the decoration from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Let your hair down and relax
Layin' soft upon my skin
The ribbon falling on my skin feels comforting
Like the shadows on the wall
As relaxing as the shadows in the room
Come and lay down by my side
Join me and rest beside me
Till the early mornin' light
Stay until the morning sun rises
All I'm takin' is your time
I'm only asking for your presence
Help me make it through the night
Assist me in getting through this difficult time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I'm not concerned about assigning blame
I don't try to understand
I won't bother trying to comprehend
Let the devil take tomorrow
The future can be left to chance
Lord tonight I need a friend
I require a companion right now
Yesterday is dead and gone
The events of the past are over and done
And tomorrow's out of sight
The future remains uncertain
And it's sad to be alone
Being by oneself can be upsetting
Writer(s): Kris Kristofferson
Contributed by Gabriel C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@celticone4677
This is just beautiful, and much appreciated by this 80 year old woman. Thank you Johnny Reid for evoking some special memories. Your voice is just pure joy.
@anthonycini5587
Wow wow wow am speechless amazing job I can never stop listening to this song now Bravo ππππππβ€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€
@beckyhuff9308
PHENOMENAL RENDITION OF THIS SONG JOHNNY.......AND....THAT LEAD IN WITH THAT ORCHESTRA π π ππ» π
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@ivanthomas9533
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@maryquan8081
Beautiful version of this wonderful song. Thank you Johnny Reid. Love you !!
@lindamateri9906
If you donβt appreciate this song done by one of the best singers ever you arenβt appreciating a amazing singer!!!
@adriandcruz4754
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@edklitzke8657
all the way back to 1969 by kris kristofferson thanks for bringing it back great job
@lindamateri7298
This man has Class , and sings like a dream he knocked this song out of the park !!!!
@lindamateri9906
For me this singer does the very best version of this song,, he kills it and what a smooth voice he has ,, it sort of makes me melt,,,