Early life
After the separation of his parents, Lee grew up in Sacramento on the poultry farm of his grandparents. At the age of seven, he began playing the saxophone, and at the age of nine became a member of a dance ensemble. In 1969, he joined the Chester Smith Band and had his first television appearance. A short time later, he worked with the country musician Del Reeves.
He founded his first band, Apollo, in 1962. He briefly battled a cocaine addiction and moved to Iceland to go to rehab. The band, which changed its name later to Lee Greenwood Affair, played mostly pop music and appeared mostly in casinos in Las Vegas. A few records were recorded in Los Angeles with the Paramount label. After the band broke up in the 1970s, Greenwood moved back to Las Vegas, where he worked as a black jack dealer during the day, and as a singer at night.
Career
In 1979, he was discovered in Reno, Nev., by Larry McFaden, the bandleader and bassist of Mel Tillis. After making some demo tapes, Greenwood was signed in 1981 by the Nashville-based MCA label, and McFaden became his manager.
The first single, "It Turns Me Inside Out", made it to a spot in the top 20 of the country charts. Greenwood had written this song for Kenny Rogers, but Rogers turned it down due to the sheer volume of songs he had been offered at the time. "Ring On Her Finger and Time on her Hands" landed him in the country top 10.
He is best known for writing and recording the patriotic song "God Bless the USA" in the early 1980s. "God Bless the USA" gained renewed popularity following the launch of Operation: Desert Storm in 1991, and again, ten years later, following the September 11, 2001 attacks; in fact, the song even re-entered the Top 20 of the country charts in late 2001. Since then, Greenwood has played at many public events and commemorations of the attacks. He supports the United States Republican Party.
Theater
In 1995, Greenwood took a break from his touring schedule to spend time with his wife and newborn son. In his time off, he elected to build a theater in Sevierville, Tenn., and in April 1996, the "Lee Greenwood Theater" opened its doors. This gave Greenwood the opportunity to still perform daily shows, in addition to being with his family. The theater operated for five seasons, and closed for Greenwood to continue touring. The theater was not located in the heavily entertainment and tourist oriented areas of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Gatlinburg, Tenn., which contributed to the theater closing. The former theater building is now host to a church.
Amen
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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Sing it over
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
See the little baby
Wrapped in a manger
On Christmas morning
Singing in a temple
Talking with the elders
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Hallelujah
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Down at the Jordan
John was baptizing
And saving all sinners
See him at the seaside
Talking with the fishermen
And made them disciples
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Keep on pushin' now
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Hallelujah now
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
The lyrics to Lee Greenwood's song "Amen" are a celebration of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The song begins with the repetition of the word "amen," which is a common word used in Christian worship to express agreement or affirmation. The singer then draws attention to the birth of Jesus, describing him as a "little baby wrapped in a manger" on Christmas morning. The lyrics then move on to highlight the teachings of Jesus, specifically his conversation with the elders in the temple and the wisdom he shared with them.
The second verse of the song continues to highlight the life and teachings of Jesus. The singer references the story of John the Baptist, who baptized and saved sinners at the Jordan River. The lyrics then describe how Jesus spoke with fishermen at the seaside and made them disciples. The repetition of "amen" throughout the song serves to reinforce the message of the lyrics, calling listeners to affirm and celebrate the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Rejoice and affirm, yes indeed, praise be to God.
Sing it over
Sing our praises, let the joy be passed from one to another.
See the little baby
Wrapped in a manger
On Christmas morning
Behold the infant Jesus in his humble birth-place, a reminder of God's love and mercy.
Singing in a temple
Talking with the elders
Tomorrow there's wisdom
As a boy, Jesus shared his insights with the wise, foreshadowing his future as a teacher and savior.
Hallelujah
Praise God, let it be known and celebrated by all.
Down at the Jordan
John was baptizing
And saving all sinners
Listen to John the Baptist as he preaches repentance and offers salvation to all who will follow.
See him at the seaside
Talking with the fishermen
And made them disciples
Witness Jesus recruiting his disciples from ordinary fishermen, showing that God can use anyone to do his work.
Keep on pushin' now
Continue to follow God, even when the going gets tough.
Hallelujah now
Celebrate God's grace and mercy always, now and forevermore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jester Hairston
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