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.
In Remembrance Of You
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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When you're in love, who cares if raindrops fall
When you're in love, the angels walk beside you
They seem to say Heaven's not far away
In country lanes, as you hear the church bells ringing
Your heart goes winging, where birds are singing
And in your heart there's no room for tears and sorrow
When you're in love, the whole world sings a melody
When you're in love, who cares if raindrops fall
And so I pray that someday I shall find you
That perfect day when you're in love with me
When you're in love, the whole world sings a melody
When you're in love, who cares if raindrops fall
And so I pray that someday I shall find you
That perfect day when you're in love with me
The lyrics of Lee Greenwood's "In Remembrance of You" express the beauty and joy that love brings into our lives. The first stanza describes the transformation that occurs when love enters into one's life. Suddenly, everything takes on a beautiful new meaning, and the world seems full of music and light. The second stanza paints a picturesque image of the idyllic countryside, where the happiness of love reigns and birds seem to sing along with the church bells. The lyrics suggest that love is a way of finding peace and contentment that surpasses all the sorrows and suffering of life.
The chorus of the song reinforces this message, celebrating the transformative power of love that can make even the dreariest day feel like a beautiful experience. The final verse expresses the hope that the singer will find love someday, culminating in a "perfect day" when the world will sing with new wonder and the raindrops will only add to the magic.
Overall, "In Remembrance of You" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love, and the lyrics capture the way that it can transform our lives in profound ways.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're in love, the whole world sings a melody
Being in love makes everything seem brighter and more joyful.
When you're in love, who cares if raindrops fall
When you're in love, small inconveniences don't seem to matter.
When you're in love, the angels walk beside you
Love feels like a divine presence that guides and supports you.
They seem to say Heaven's not far away
Love feels like a glimpse of heaven on earth.
In country lanes, as you hear the church bells ringing
Love is associated with idyllic, peaceful landscapes and sounds.
Your heart goes winging, where birds are singing
Love feels like an uplifting and exhilarating experience.
And in your heart there's no room for tears and sorrow
Being in love banishes feelings of sadness and pain.
That sad tomorrow will never come to you
Love provides a sense of security and optimism about the future.
And so I pray that someday I shall find you
The artist longs for the experience of being in love.
That perfect day when you're in love with me
The artist dreams of finding a soulmate and experiencing true love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: J. L. WALLACE, KENNETH E. BELL, TERRY SKINNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
beth lane
I want to say Thank You to all the men and women that have served our country!
Baker Boy
@Travis Robison Army is HOOAH, Marines are OORAH
Mino Mokwa
and i want to say thank you to the americans who fought in europe for liberation and freedom. please feel loved and thanked. god bless you all.
headbuster03
Semper Fi
fonder cliper
I will say thanks to my brother and I want to be like him in the military and fight for freedom
S D
I remember when I was a kid, my parents who grew up in India would always tell me how privileged I am to live in America. I never thought much about it, but after growing up and visiting where they grew up, I then understood. America is not perfect, but it sure is more than great. For that, I thank this country and the brave veterans who defended it for all the freedom I have.
Karen Bolden
Well said Amen
judy burnell
@Andy Cristiana thanks for comment'
Hinkle Family
@Nicola Huebscher what's that supposed to mean?
Luka Parac
I'm Croatian, but I love the USA and its people. I visited Clearwater, Florida in 2002 as a part of the student exchange and it was love at first sight. I immediately fell in love with the "American way of life". 🙂
And I remember listening to this song every morning during my 2 weeks' stay there.
Good memories! 🇭🇷🇺🇸