Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942 in South Gate, California) is an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Greenwood (born October 27, 1942 in South Gate, California) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. He is best known for a string of Countrypolitan hits throughout the 1980s, as well as for his hit "God Bless the USA".

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.

You've Got A Good Love Comin'
Lee Greenwood Lyrics

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Look out! there's a sunny day
I do believe it's headed your way.
You've been crying long enough
But you'll forget what a teardrop was.

You've got a good love coming
You've got a good love coming
You've got a good love coming

To you tonight.

Knock, knock baby, guess who's here
I've come to make one thing clear
No more heartaches, no more fear,
Tonight's the night they're gonna disappear.

Cause you've got a good love coming
You've got a good love coming
You've got a good love coming
To you tonight.

Hold on, don't you go nowhere
You're gonna get it as soon as I get there.

You've got a good love coming
You've got a good love coming

You've got a good love coming
To you tonight

Overall Meaning

In Lee Greenwood's song "You've Got A Good Love Comin'," the singer begins by telling the listener that a sunny day is coming their way, signaling that there is hope and positivity on the horizon. The singer acknowledges that the listener has been crying for a while now, but they will forget what it means to shed a tear with the good love that is coming their way. The chorus repeats the line "you've got a good love coming" three times, emphasizing the point that something wonderful is going to happen tonight.

The singer then knocks on the listener's door and announces that they are there to make one thing clear - there will be no more heartaches or fears tonight, as they are all going to disappear. The second chorus repeats the phrase "you've got a good love coming" once again, driving home the feeling of positivity and anticipation for the listener. The singer then encourages the listener to hold on and not go anywhere, as they will get the love they deserve as soon as the singer arrives.

Overall, the song is about hope and the promise of a new and better love. The singer is telling the listener that despite their past struggles and tears, they will find happiness with the good love that is coming their way.

Line by Line Meaning

Look out! there's a sunny day
Be prepared for happiness because good times are on the way.

I do believe it's headed your way.
I am optimistic that your future is bright and you'll be happy soon.

You've been crying long enough
You have suffered and been in agony for too long.

But you'll forget what a teardrop was.
Your future happiness will wipe away the memory of your past sorrows.

Knock, knock baby, guess who's here
I am here, knocking at your door to bring news of joy and happiness.

I've come to make one thing clear
I am here to tell you that you will experience no sorrow or misery tonight.

No more heartaches, no more fear,
You will be relieved of all worries, anxieties, and stress.

Tonight's the night they're gonna disappear.
You will finally be free from all the mental trauma, sadness, and negative emotions.

Hold on, don't you go nowhere
Stay right here where you are, and don't lose hope because of tough times.

You're gonna get it as soon as I get there.
Just stay where you are and wait for my arrival – your happiness awaits.

You've got a good love coming
You are going to find happiness in your future.

To you tonight.
Your joy will arrive tonight.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANNY WILLIAM MORRISON, JEFF ALAN SILBAR, VAN WESLEY STEPHENSON

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