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.
Touch and Go Crazy
Lee Greenwood Lyrics
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Our eyes are sayin` things, our bodies just can`t deny
Now there`s only one thing on my mind
It`s gettin` you in these arms of mine
And once we touch baby don`t you know
It won`t be touch and go
[Chorus:]
It`s gonna be touch and go out of our minds
They`ll be no holdin` back in the heat of the night
When we finally touch, we`re gonna ignite
Oh baby, it`s gonna be touch and go crazy
In this crowded room girl it`s just too risky to dance
`Cause once I`m holding you, this thing could get outta hand
There`s no controllin` feelings this strong
We've gotta go where we`re all alone
`Cause once we touch baby we both know
It won`t be touch and go
[Chorus:]
Oh it won`t be touch and go
[Chorus:]
Lee Greenwood's song Touch and Go Crazy is a sensual and romantic track about a couple who are extremely drawn to each other. The first two lines indicate that the two have been looking at each other all night, and their physical attraction is undeniable. The singer expresses his desire to hold the woman in his arms and the song reveals that once they touch, they will lose control and it won't just be a casual encounter. The lyrics also suggest that the couple is hesitant to be intimate in public, so they want to find a place where they can be alone, and their passion can exceed beyond rationality. The chorus points out that their burning love will go out of control and would be irresistible.
The lyrics of the song depict the story of a lustful and passionate night between two individuals who cannot resist each other. The song's lyrics are clear and straightforward, and the music adds to the mood of the song, making it a seductive and passionate track. The lines "They`ll be no holdin` back in the heat of the night When we finally touch, we`re gonna ignite" and "It`s gonna be touch and go crazy" make it clear that the couple will not be able to hold back once they're together, and they will be lost in their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been takin` turns starin` at each other all night
We have been making eye contact with each other throughout the night.
Our eyes are sayin` things, our bodies just can`t deny
Our eyes are expressing emotions that our bodies cannot ignore.
Now there`s only one thing on my mind
I am only thinking about one thing now.
It`s gettin` you in these arms of mine
I want to hold you in my arms.
And once we touch baby don`t you know
Once we touch each other, we will know.
It won`t be touch and go
We will not just briefly touch, it will be more than just that.
It`s gonna be touch and go crazy
Our interaction will be passionate and out of control.
It`s gonna be touch and go out of our minds
We will be so consumed by our emotions that we will lose our rationality.
They`ll be no holdin` back in the heat of the night
We will not restrain ourselves when we are in the heat of the moment.
When we finally touch, we`re gonna ignite
When we touch, we will spark a fire between us.
In this crowded room girl it`s just too risky to dance
It is not safe to dance in this crowded room, given our intense connection.
`Cause once I`m holding you, this thing could get outta hand
If I hold you, things could escalate quickly.
There`s no controllin` feelings this strong
We cannot control these intense emotions.
We've gotta go where we`re all alone
We need to find a private place where we can be alone.
Oh it won`t be touch and go
Our encounter will not be brief.
Oh baby, it`s gonna be touch and go crazy
Our interaction will be wild and passionate.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARVIN, JONES, SHAPIRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shirley Heaton
This song drives me crazy he is so good ❤
Deborah Lowell
Wow...haven't heard this one in 4-EVER....LOVE this song...talk about memories!!
Dave Wollenberg
Born Melvin Lee Greenwood. Lee hit #5 in Billboard, 3-19--87. God bless you, brother Lee! Have a blessed rest of the week!
Crisis Cast
I am 41 years old. I was listening to this throughout the 80's on 99.9 KZLA and 99.9 KGMN Super Country
Dianna Butler
I love this song I could listen to it all day and nights
eeyore198117172
Love this song!
Debby Really
I attended the All Star Tribute to Lee Greenwood on October 12 in Huntsville. Another artist (not Lee) performed Touch and Go Crazy that night and he was amazing. I don’t know who he was, and if anyone can help me figure it out I’d appreciate it! I think he had silver hair and was tall and thin.
Dave Wollenberg
ACC's #100 song of '88. God bless ya, Steve, for postin' it. Thanx! Have a blessed week!
Cenagirl22003
Love this song....I could listen to this all day :)
Samantha Manley
Cenagirl22003 same here