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.
Til the Season Comes Around Again
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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In the spirit of family and friends
And we'll all join hands and remember this moment
'Til the season comes 'round again
So let us smile for the picture
And we'll hold it as long as we can
May it carry us through should we ever get lonely
One night, holy and bright
Shining with love from our hearts
By a warm fire let's lift our hands high
And be thankful were here 'til this time next year
May the new year be blessed with good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye let the spirit go with you
'Til the season comes 'round again
One night, holy and bright
Shining with love from our hearts
By a warm fire let's lift our hands high
And be thankful were here 'til this time next year
May this new year be blessed with good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
We'll all join hands and remember this moment
And we'll love and we'll laugh in the time that we have
'Til the season comes 'round again
The lyrics of Lee Greenwood’s ‘Til the Season Comes Round Again celebrate the joy of the holiday season and the importance of family and friends. The song begins with an invitation to come together around the table and join hands in the spirit of love and unity. The idea is to hold on to this moment of togetherness until the next holiday season comes around. The second verse invites us to smile for the camera and hold on to that memory, so that it carries us through the lonely times until the holiday season comes back.
The chorus of the song is an invocation of the “one night, holy and bright” that refers to the birth of Christ. This is the night that shines with love from our hearts and brings us together in celebration. We hold up our hands high and give thanks for being here until the next year. The bridge is a blessing for the new year to come, wishing it to be filled with good tidings until we see each other again. The song ends with a reaffirmation of the moment we have shared together and the love and laughter that has been expressed. The sentiment is that we will hold these moments dear until the next season comes around.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and gather 'round at the table
Let's all come together and sit around the table
In the spirit of family and friends
We should all have the wholesome intention of being with our loved ones
And we'll all join hands and remember this moment
Let's hold hands and appreciate this moment together
'Til the season comes 'round again
Until next time we are gathered for this special occasion
So let us smile for the picture
Let's pretend everything is good and smile for the camera
And we'll hold it as long as we can
Let's try to keep the feeling of happiness and togetherness for as long as possible
May it carry us through should we ever get lonely
This memory should give us comfort if we ever feel lonely
'Til the season comes 'round again
Until we all come together for this occasion again
One night, holy and bright
This night is special and pure
Shining with love from our hearts
Our hearts are full of love and we radiate it outwardly
By a warm fire let's lift our hands high
We raise our hands to show gratitude while sitting by the warm fire
And be thankful were here 'til this time next year
Let's be thankful for this moment together until it comes around again next year
May the new year be blessed with good tidings
I hope the upcoming year brings us good news and good luck
'Til the next time I see you again
Until we meet again
If we must say goodbye let the spirit go with you
Let's part ways with positive energy and love
'Til the season comes 'round again
Until we meet for this occasion again
We'll all join hands and remember this moment
We will hold hands and cherish this moment forever
And we'll love and we'll laugh in the time that we have
We will enjoy ourselves and create fond memories in the time we spend together
'Til the season comes 'round again
Until we meet again next season
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: John Jarvis, Randy Goodrum
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@ashleybeiler6107
This was a song my dad always listened to. He was a U.S Army Veteran. He passed away from cancer about 3 months ago. Can’t help but cry whenever I hear this song.
@charlotteodom5032
I’m so so sorry 😢
@jjproductions9622
I feel bad for you really
@timgubbins6590
My dad just passed in August. He was a Vietnam Vet! I'm sorry!!
@abiagailfarmen
Im so sorry God bless you
@abiagailfarmen
I know people who are rude to their dad and they don’t appreciate anything
@Somebody87878
We played this song at my Grandpa's funeral today. He loved his country, family, and motorcycle. He played Santa for many children with a real beard, and loved showing kids his motorcycle and seeing the joy it brought them. Rest in Peace Grandpa Wallace.
@StalloneSiciliano
RIP Grandpa Wallace! say hi to my mom and grandmas!
@dolphingamer1440
Happy fourth of July 2023
@lulemelgarejo3280
Rest In Peace Grandpa Wallace 🌿🕊🌿