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
We Are Goin' Down Jordan
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics
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We are goin' down Jordan
We are goin' down Jordan
We're gonna walk the heavenly road.
We are goin' down Jordan...
I was living my life as an Anglican.
Let me tell you how I changed to a baptiste man.
I was living my life as an Anglican.
One night I was walking down Frederick Street
Poor and hungry
No shoes on my feet.
I passed the door that said: "Down with sin" !
It was the smell of food that pulled me in.
We are goin' down Jordan...
Well
The leader woke up and shook my hand
Said:"Iwant you to be a holy man"
Right away I made a quick decision
My stomach was groaning for this true religion.
I started over to get some food
When some of my sisters approached me in a mysteric mood.
Duck me in the water for five times
I couldn't see a thing I cause I was almost blind.
We are goin' down Jordan...
You got to moan
Children
Moan
You got to moan
Children
Moan
And if you want to go
To heaven when you die
You got to moan
Children
Moan.
The Les Humphries Singers' "We Are Goin' Down Jordan" is a powerful gospel song that describes the journey of a man who is seeking a new path in life. The man was living his life as an Anglican but changed to a Baptiste man. The lyrics start with the chorus that repeats, "We are goin' down Jordan," which is a biblical reference to the Jordan River that symbolizes a crossing over to a new life or a new beginning. The song reiterates this theme throughout each verse, where the man is looking for new experiences and spiritual fulfillment.
The first verse describes the moment when the man's journey begins. He was poor and hungry and came across a church with an invitation to "Down with sin." It was his hunger and not his religious beliefs that led him there. The leader of the church welcomed him with open arms and invited him to become a holy man. The man quickly agreed, eaten with his hunger and trusting the leader's words.
The second verse then describes the man's initiation ceremony. He was encouraged to get food and then had to go through a baptismal ceremony, which was common in many religious practices as a sign of purification. The baptism was for the man's spiritual awakening, and the act of immersing him in the water represents renewal and rebirth. The chorus then reiterates the theme of the journey and the spiritual awakening that the baptized man is experiencing.
Overall, "We Are Goin' Down Jordan" is an inspiring gospel song about a man's spiritual journey to find peace and fulfillment. It highlights the struggles and obstacles that people face when they are seeking a new path and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We are goin' down Jordan
We are going towards the heavenly road, which symbolizes the path to salvation.
We are goin' down Jordan
We are continuing on our journey towards heaven.
We are goin' down Jordan
We are steadfast in our pursuit of eternal life.
We're gonna walk the heavenly road.
We will follow the path of righteousness towards spiritual enlightenment.
We are goin' down Jordan...
We are determined to stay focused on our commitment to God.
I was living my life as an Anglican.
I used to practice the Anglican religion.
Let me tell you how I changed to a baptiste man.
I will explain how I converted to Baptist Christianity.
One night I was walking down Frederick Street
I recall a specific moment when I was walking down Frederick Street.
Poor and hungry
I was in a state of poverty and hunger at that time.
No shoes on my feet.
I was barefoot during my walk.
I passed the door that said: "Down with sin" !
I noticed a door that displayed a message against sin.
It was the smell of food that pulled me in.
The aroma of food enticed me to enter the building.
Well
Then,
The leader woke up and shook my hand
The religious leader woke up from his sleep and greeted me with a handshake.
Said:"I want you to be a holy man"
He expressed his desire for me to become a devout follower of his religious group.
Right away I made a quick decision
I immediately made the decision to join the group.
My stomach was groaning for this true religion.
I was spiritually hungry and in need of this genuine faith.
I started over to get some food
I walked towards the food area.
When some of my sisters approached me in a mysteric mood.
Some female members of the group approached me in a mysterious manner.
Duck me in the water for five times
They proceeded to perform a baptism ritual on me by submerging me in water five times.
I couldn't see a thing I cause I was almost blind.
During the ritual, my vision was blurry and limited.
You got to moan
You have to express yourself emotionally.
Children
People, followers.
And if you want to go
If you desire to reach
To heaven when you die
Eternal life in heaven after death.
You got to moan
You must show your devotion through emotional expression.
Children
All followers of the faith.
Moan.
Express your emotions honestly and deeply.
Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC.
Written by: HUMPHRIES
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Christina
Wunderbar -so bunt, so leicht, so sexy, so mitreißend - kommt nie wieder!!!! 👍👍👍
hans petersen
Da stimme ich zu 100 Prozent zu
Island Teacher
Great music! What a time that must have been.
Kenth Andersson
A very good time !
Jasna Panic
Multicultural band.....love it so much!!! Great music💓💓💓💓
MrsAdely
Fast keine Disco-Sendung damals verpasst! :-))
Und wer kannte dieses Phänomen auch: du bist in der Grundschule und kennst kein Wort englisch und du versuchst vor Freude mitzusingen...heraus kam der größte Kauderwelsch. 😀
Brigitte Gogg
Bin ich mit aufgewachsen 😀 Les Humphries Singer einfach genial 🎤 danke
hans petersen
@Sascha der Schach-Sensei ich habe das Glück die 70er Jahre erlebt zu haben , und ich bin unendlich dankbar dafür , diese Zeit war etwas ganz besonderes das können viele der Spätergeborenen nicht nachvollziehen.
Jan Petersen
@Sascha der Schach-Sensei Me too, Jahrgang `80, nur die 70er und 80er !!!
Helga Schartner
Mit dieser Musik fühl ich mich jung und de Krücken klopfen im Takt ! So good!