Maxi Priest – Max Alfred Elliott, born 610610 in London, UK – is a danceh… Read Full Bio ↴Maxi Priest – Max Alfred Elliott, born 610610 in London, UK – is a dancehall, reggae , pop and R&B-singer from England. His parents were Jamaican, and Maxi is cousin to lateJacob Miller , who was frontman for Inner Circle and one of the greatest reggae and roots reggae icons. Maxi's first major album Maxi (1988) along with his cover of Cat Stevens' 'Wild World', established him as one of the British top singers. He is one of two British reggae acts (along with UB40) to have topped American Billboard: 'Close To You' (1990). Other big hits are 'That Girl' (with Shaggy) (1996) and 'Housecall' (1991,1993). Maxi has done 10 studio albums so far (1985-2014).
Of Jamaican descent, and the second youngest of nine children, he was born in Lewisham, London. He is known as the 'King of Lovers Rock'. His music is sometimes closer to R&B, and pop, than to reggae music itself. His first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988) along with his cover of Cat Stevens' Wild World established him as one of the British reggae top singers this internationally acclaimed vocalist, is the only UK reggae act to score an American Billboard Number One. That was with a track entitled "Close To You", which was released in 1990.
In addition, a duet with Roberta Flack - "Set The Night To Music", also reached the U.S. Top Ten in 1991. In the latter half of his lengthy recording career, he has favoured working alongside other established, or up and coming, artistes. For example, Maxi Priest has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Jazzie B, Apache Indian, Roberta Flack and Shabba Ranks.
Of Jamaican descent, and the second youngest of nine children, he was born in Lewisham, London. He is known as the 'King of Lovers Rock'. His music is sometimes closer to R&B, and pop, than to reggae music itself. His first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988) along with his cover of Cat Stevens' Wild World established him as one of the British reggae top singers this internationally acclaimed vocalist, is the only UK reggae act to score an American Billboard Number One. That was with a track entitled "Close To You", which was released in 1990.
In addition, a duet with Roberta Flack - "Set The Night To Music", also reached the U.S. Top Ten in 1991. In the latter half of his lengthy recording career, he has favoured working alongside other established, or up and coming, artistes. For example, Maxi Priest has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Jazzie B, Apache Indian, Roberta Flack and Shabba Ranks.
Love Will Come Over
Maxi Priest Lyrics
In God I believe ooh yeah
In God I believe ooh yeah
We rise to another day
So many things to say
Here comes the rain
I know it won't be long
Hope makes me carry on
My life is worth all the pain
So I'm working hard to find some kind of peace of mind
It's what I need to achieve
And even in times of doubt my faith I can't leave with out
In God the King I believe
[Chorus]
One day I know my Lord
Love will take over oh yeah
One day I know
We will cross over oh well
So I walk an endless road
Carrying my heavy load
I know that I'm not alone
And when the day is done
I know the time has come
To give my thanks once more
[Chorus]
Soon one day I know
We will cross over
Now there is a time and a place
We've got to run the race
Now there is a lesson to learn, teach them
So we never give up the fight
When we believe we're right
We can overcome
[Chorus]
Soon one day I know
Love will take over
Got to believe it
We will cross over I know I know
Oh one day love will take over
I know one day love will cross over
In God I believe ooh yeah
We rise to another day
So many things to say
Here comes the rain
I know it won't be long
Hope makes me carry on
My life is worth all the pain
So I'm working hard to find some kind of peace of mind
And even in times of doubt my faith I can't leave with out
In God the King I believe
[Chorus]
One day I know my Lord
Love will take over oh yeah
One day I know
We will cross over oh well
So I walk an endless road
Carrying my heavy load
I know that I'm not alone
And when the day is done
I know the time has come
To give my thanks once more
[Chorus]
Soon one day I know
We will cross over
Now there is a time and a place
We've got to run the race
Now there is a lesson to learn, teach them
So we never give up the fight
When we believe we're right
We can overcome
[Chorus]
Soon one day I know
Love will take over
Got to believe it
We will cross over I know I know
Oh one day love will take over
I know one day love will cross over
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Y, ELLIOT MAXI GERMAI BENSON
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