In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".
Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland
To My Fathers House
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics
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To my father's house
To my father's house.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
There'll be no cryin' there.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
In my father's house.
There are so many mansions there.
If they were not true
You know I would have told you so.
I'm goin' to prepare a place for you
And where I go you can go there too.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
There'll be no cryin' there.
There'll be no dyin' there.
Come and go with me
To my father's house
To my father's house.
The lyrics of "To My Father's House" by Les Humphries Singers invites listeners to come along to the singer's father's house, a place where there will be no tears, no sorrow, and no death. The song speaks of hope and the promise of a better life beyond this world. It suggests that there is more to life than what we can see and that there is a place of peace and happiness that awaits those who believe.
The song presents a picture of a loving father who prepares a place for his children, where they can find comfort and rest from the hardships of this world. The lyrics speak of mansions in the father's house, a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender, or social status. The lyrics also tell us that the singer would have told us if it were not true, suggesting that the message is honest and trustworthy.
Overall, the song's message is hopeful and uplifting, emphasizing the importance of faith and the belief in an afterlife. It encourages listeners to follow the singer to the father's house, where they will find peace and rest.
Line by Line Meaning
Come and go with me
Join me on a journey
To my father's house
To a place of safety and comfort
To my father's house.
A specific destination
There'll be no cryin' there.
No sorrow or pain in this place
There'll be no dyin' there.
No death or end in sight
In my father's house.
Referring to a physical location
There are so many mansions there.
Multiple dwellings, abundance
If they were not true
Honesty and integrity
You know I would have told you so.
Transparency and trustworthiness
I'm goin' to prepare a place for you
Promising to create a special space for you
And where I go you can go there too.
Inviting companionship and inclusion
Come and go with me
Encouragement to join the journey
To my father's house
Return to safety and comfort
To my father's house.
Return to a familiar place
There'll be no cryin' there.
No sadness or pain to be found
There'll be no dyin' there.
No end or turmoil in sight
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael de Werd
It was a big hit when I was a child in the Netherlands, and I am bit surprised that it didn't have much success in other countries. Nevertheless I still think it is a great song. I am only curious who wrote and composed this song. I suppose Les Humphries only arranged it.
Harry Nikken
As a young Dutchie in the 70s I thought the Les Humphries Singers were world superstars. I imagined them playing full stadiums. How can this beautiful rich sounding song didn't top the charts elsewhere? It has all the hallmarks of a tophit. Was it considered not mainstream because of the gospel lyrics?
Yngvar Sjoestedt
I'm from Ukraine and I listened to them in 1970s by radio. still listenning LHS, as well Pussycat, TeachIn, Luv...
Who wrote the LHS's sons: Les was sued for the palgiarism of modern songs, however the copyright wasn't clear at that years. the most classic songs of LHS are country and gospel songs, no authors, but people
Andreas Tschauder
It's one of my favourite groups, I like their naturality, honesty, not being perfect, accepting failures, mistakes, respecting cultures, habits, and, that everyone is a different human being, doing what ever he/she likes
Yorkie Bar
If everybody adopted that attitude, imagine what a better world we would have!
sef kicken
Very soulful and enthusiastic performance! Real gospel should be brought in this way, just like the Edwin Hawkins Singers 2 years earlier with “Oh Happy Day”. Probably, this German/English vocal group was inspired by that Afro-American group.
Игорь Дзержинск
Классные ребята!
Maria Leysen
Magnifique ‼️
I wanna listen this song over and over again‼️🙏‼️🙏‼️🥰🏡
Alfredo Román Carrazco
Que buena musica loco 👍👍👍
Elisabeth Klaassen
Beautiful !!!