Her 1995 self-titled debut album provided her first country hit, "Just My Luck", as well as the follow-up "Those Words We Said". Her follow-up album, 1996's Bitter Sweet featured a more pop-oriented sound.
She has also had significant success as a songwriter for others. She collaborated with Radney Foster on "Nobody Wins" and co-wrote Trisha Yearwood's hit "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" (Yearwood also covered Richey's "Those Words We Said"). Maura O'Connell and Brooks & Dunn covered her song "Every River". Patty Loveless, Mindy McCready, The Greencards, Terri Clark, Cyndi Thomson, and other country artists have recorded covers of her songs.
Richey provided backing vocals on "Come Pick Me Up" on the 2000 debut album Heartbreaker by Ryan Adams.
In 2004 her track, "A Place Called Home", was featured in episode 16 of season 5, "Shells", of the Angel television series. The song later appeared on the Angel soundtrack, Live Fast Die Never.
On 7 July 2007, she performed in Washington at Live Earth.
Her album, "Edgeland," was released in 2018.
In 2020 she released A Long Way Back: The Songs of Glimmer, based on new versions of the 14 songs on her 1999 album Glimmer, in a more acoustic style. Reviewing the album for the Seattle PI, Jon Sobel says "Richey's mapley voice, always unmistakeable, has developed a sheen of gravitas it didn't possess in 1999. Just as important, the songs hold up. The slighter ones ("So It Goes," "Good at Secrets," "Gravity") carry more weight in their new, more airy settings, thanks partly to Doug Lancio's artful and sensitive production. The strongest ("Didn't I," "Can't Lose Them All," the sublime "Come Around") feel cooler, or more studied, and somehow at the same time hotter, the emotions more precisely sketched."
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Get Together
Kim Richey Lyrics
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And fear's a way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the dove is on the wing
And you need not know why
Come on people, now
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Some will come and some will go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass
Come on people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
If you hear the song I sing
You must understand
And hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
Come on people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Oh , come on people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on people, now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Right now, right now
The opening lines of the song "Love is but a song we sing / And fear's a way we die" are a powerful and introspective statement on the nature of human existence. Kim Richey seems to be suggesting that love and fear are two fundamental and opposing forces that humans must navigate throughout their lives. Love is described as a "song," something that radiates joy and beauty, while fear is imagined as a destructive force that leads to death. The next line, "You can make the mountains ring / Or make the angels cry" speaks to the power of human action, suggesting that our choices and behavior can have a profound impact on the world around us, both in positive and negative ways.
While the verses of the song touch on themes of impermanence and the fleeting nature of life, the chorus is an upbeat call to action. Richey encourages people to come together, to smile on each other and try to love one another right now, suggesting that by doing so we can unlock the key to both love and fear. The repeated refrain of "smile on your brother / Everybody get together" emphasizes the idea that we are all in this together, and our collective efforts to connect and show compassion to one another can have profound positive impacts on the world around us.
Overall, "Get Together" is a song that speaks to the human condition and the power of individual and collective action to make the world a better place. By acknowledging the dualities of love and fear, impermanence and connection, Richey encourages us to embrace our commonalities and work towards a brighter, more compassionate future.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is but a song we sing
Love is an intangible feeling like a sweet melody that resonates within one's soul
And fear's a way we die
Fear is a destructive emotion that causes one to lose hope, happiness and ultimately leads to death
You can make the mountains ring
You have the power to achieve great things and be heard by all those around you
Or make the angels cry
You can cause pain and sorrow, even to those considered holy and divine beings
Though the dove is on the wing
Despite peace and love being available in the world, few people are actually able to see it
And you need not know why
The mysteries of life don't always need to be understood, as they often are better experienced than explained
Smile on your brother
Be kind to others, even those who might not deserve it
Everybody get together
We should cooperate and unite rather than allowing our differences to divide and crush us
Try to love one another right now
Make an effort to treat everyone with compassion, respect, and kindness in this very moment, without any hesitation or prejudice
Some will come and some will go
People will be born and die, it's the natural cycle of existence
We shall surely pass
Our time on Earth is limited
When the one that left us here
When someone we love passes away, we feel their absence and longingness
Returns for us at last
We hope that in afterlife, we will be reunited with our loved ones one day
We are but a moment's sunlight
Our life is short, like daylight that lasts only for a little while
Fading in the grass
We will all eventually wither away and disappear like the blades of grass that fade with time
If you hear the song I sing
If you can understand the meaning behind what I am saying or singing
You must understand
It is necessary for you to comprehend how I feel and what I am trying to convey
And hold the key to love and fear
Once you gain insight into the true nature of love and fear, you will be able to unlock the secrets of the universe
All in your trembling hand
You are the one who holds the power to stay calm and take control of your emotions or give in to fear and anxiety
Just one key unlocks them both
By understanding love, you can conquer fear as both of these emotions are deeply connected
It's there at your command
It's up to you to choose whether you want to dwell in fear or rise above it in love
Contributed by Julian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PaulAdamssongs
Lovely harmonies and song!
@lisadewey511
Really beautiful song!
@D10DeLuca
Lovely thank u