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.
Bring Christmas Home
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the lovelight gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
The song "I'll Be Home For Christmas" by Lee Greenwood is a heartwarming holiday classic that portrays the longing and deep desire to be back home with loved ones during the festive season of Christmas. The lyrics go on to express the hope of being reunited with family and friends, and the desire for traditional Christmas symbols like snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree.
The first verse of the song paints a picture of someone who is away from home during Christmas, promising to come back and be with their loved ones. The second verse describes the feelings of warmth and happiness that come with the holiday season and the hope and desire of being reunited with loved ones. The chorus emphasizes the longing for the comforts of home during Christmas, symbolically represented by snow, mistletoe, and presents under the tree. Finally, the last line of the song expresses the reality that, though the person may not be physically present at home during Christmas, they will be there in spirit and their loved ones can find some solace with the thought that they will be home soon enough.
Overall, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a touching and poignant reminder of the true meaning of Christmas - family, love, and togetherness - and it continues to be a cherished holiday classic that is enjoyed by many.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home for Christmas
I will definitely return home during Christmas.
You can plan on me
You can count on me to be there with you for Christmas.
Please have snow and mistletoe
It would be great if there are beautiful snow and mistletoes around us.
And presents on the tree
It is lovely if there are gifts wrapped under the Christmas tree.
Christmas Eve will find me
On the night before Christmas, I'll be in a place where I feel warm and loved.
Where the lovelight gleams
I will be surrounded by the warm and loving atmosphere of friends and family.
I'll be home for Christmas
I will undoubtedly return home for the celebration of Christmas.
If only in my dreams
Even if I cannot physically be there, I will still be there in my dreams and thoughts, and my love for everyone remains the same.
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buck Ram, Walter Kent, Kim Gannon
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