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.
To Me
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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A sleepy little boy
Climbs into my bed to say hello
Sometimes I think he doesn't to just see if I still here
'Cause he does not understand what made you go
Just like me
But we will hanging there together
This old storm till it goes by
Just like me
He has friend that he can play with
And some games to pass the day with but at night I heard him cry
Just like me
Well I always keep your picture
In our room by the bed
But ever now and then it disappears
I know I'm gonna find it
Propped under Snoopy
And I k now he's still pretending you still here
Just like me
But we will hanging in there together
We're both strong enough to weather
This old storm till it goes by
Just like me
He has friend that he can play with
And some games to pass the day with but at night I heard him cry
Just like me
Just like me
He has friend that he can play with
And some games to pass the day with but at night I heard him cry
Just like me
The song "To Me" by Lee Greenwood is a beautiful expression of a person's deep love and devotion for their significant other. The lyrics describe how this person sees their partner as their guiding hand when they are lost, as the first star of evening that brings them peace and the sun that warms their day. The singer is so sure that their love is real and meant to be that they don't believe any road is too long as long as they belong to each other.
This song is a touching tribute to the power of love and the comfort it brings to those who share it. It's a reminder that when we find someone that we truly love and believe in, they become our rock, our light, and our reason to keep moving forward.
Overall, the song captures the beauty and magic of true love and it's a great reminder that sometimes all we need is someone to believe in us and be there for us, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
To me, you are the hand that I reach for
You are the person I turn to when I need help and guidance.
When I've lost my way
When I am confused and uncertain about what to do next.
To me, you are the first star of evening
You are the beacon of hope and comfort in my life.
The sun that warms my day
You bring joy and happiness to my life.
Just as sure as I'm sure
I am completely convinced and positive.
There's a heaven, this was meant to be
Our love is meant to exist, just like heaven is meant to exist.
No road is too long
We can overcome any obstacle together.
As long as you belong to me
As long as we are together and loyal to each other.
To me, you are the truth I believe in
You are honest and trustworthy, and I have faith in you.
I believe in you
I have confidence in your abilities and character.
To me, you are the love I have looked for
You are the one I have been searching for to bring fulfillment to my life.
My whole life through
For my entire existence, before and after meeting you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HUPP, MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stevecrockett29
September 2023 found this song again. Our wedding song 1985. I thought we had an original idea back then.... So glad to know so many others were as original as my bride and I 😊. May you all have God's blessing on your marriages.
@holtridge7337
I used to cry when I heard this song. I am a lifelong bachelor.
@stephenbaker9902
I absolutely love this beautiful melody it touches my heart it is such a wonderful love song
@rebeccad5988
❤❤❤ 🎼🎶🎶
,🎼🎶💯. Happy Holidays My favorite Duet. God Bless 🙏
@kaykaysf84
Our wedding song from 1984. Just celebrated our 39th anniversary. ❤
@Lasse-wf4dh
i remember the time i heard this beautiful song it was the fall of 1984 one of the best year of my life.Amazing country pop duo awesome the best of our times
@singingtrucker1502
One of the top wedding songs of all time.
@JessDougie-ro2hl
Never heard this at a single wedding. I remember living this song as a little boy at 8 years old. It's so sad the way that country music has sort of forgot how huge Barbra mandrell was. Kids today to 30byears old have no clue who she even is. Never heard her name mentioned. From the hit television show to all her hits with huge legends it just makes no sense. I get how it seemed 5he world turned against her after the wreck that almost killed her. All bc of a misunderstanding about her taking to court the man that hit her and her family.. when it wasn't her, it was her insurance company but she took the hit . I believe he died and the insurance was trying to sue his estate to cover their expenses. Wether he lived or didn't, the family was far from comfortable so it seemed this rich country music star was going after poor little family. That wasn't the case at all. I don't 5hinknshe ever recovered after that wreck. It took its toll mentally and physically. She retired so early when she could have had a long career like Loretta or dolly. Even though I never thought she had a country accent at all. To me.... Lol, she had a voice that sounded exactly like Madonna's voice on tour kinda like the express urself years going into vouge. The raspy Madonna. Sometimes I even think they looked a like at different stages.
@karenfetner7581
Our wedding song in 1984 ❤️
@dolphingray6968
OMG....Still, 30 yrs later...