Born in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Boone is a direct descendant of the American pioneer Daniel Boone. He grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, attended David Lipscomb College and began recording in 1954 for Republic Records. His 1955 version of "Ain't That a Shame" was a huge hit, selling far better than Fats Domino's original version. This set the stage for the early part of Boone's career, which focused on covering R&B songs by black artists for a white market. Previously, rock 'n' roll had had only limited exposure outside of the African American community. Pat Boone's pale covers gave attention to the more authentic original artists, such as Little Richard and Fats Domino and to rhythm and blues in general. In addition, the songwriters and copyright holders benefited even when individual artists did not.
In fact, only six of Boone's many hit singles were R&B covers, and only four of those were rockers. All were released in the first two years of his long career. These were "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino and "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard, and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)" by the El Dorados. The other two R&B covers were well-chosen blues ballads, "I Almost Lost My Mind" by Ivory Joe Hunter and "Chains of Love," a hit for Big Joe Turner and later B.B. King that had been written by Ahmet Ertegun. By 1957, Boone was concentrating on the middle-of-the-road music that dominated his career. He never recorded another R&B cover.
Known as "The Kid in White Buck Shoes", Boone sported a clean-cut image that appealed to white [teens]] and parents. His singing style, a rich baritone, followed in the tradition of his idol, Bing Crosby. Preferring to carry on in the Crosby tradition, he soon began turning more and more to ballads. Some of his biggest hits included "Love Letters in the Sand" (with the instrumental break featuring Boone's whistling), "April Love", "Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love)", and "Don't Forbid Me".
His teen idol popularity in the late 1950s was second only to that of Elvis Presley, and, like Presley, he soon tried his hand at acting. Boone's pictures included 1960's Journey to the Center of the Earth alongside Hollywood notable James Mason.
His recording of the theme song from the 1957 film April Love topped the charts for six weeks and was nominated for an Academy Award. Pat also wrote the theme song for the movie Exodus.
A devout born-again Christian, he was raised in the conservative Church of Christ, but has been a member of a Pentecostal church for more than thirty years. Boone has refused both songs and movie roles that he felt might compromise his standards, including a role opposite the decade's reigning sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe. Among his other achievements, he hosted a TV series in the late 1950s and began writing in the early 1960s, a series of self-help books for adolescents, including Twixt Twelve and Twenty.
The British Invasion effectively ended Boone's career as a hitmaker, though he continued recording throughout the 1960s. In the 1970s, he switched to gospel and country, and he continued performing in other media as well, most importantly radio. He is currently working as the disc jockey of a popular oldies radio show and runs his own record company which provides a much-welcomed outlet for new recordings by 1950s greats who can no longer find a place with the major labels.
Boone married Shirley Lee Foley, daughter of country music great Red Foley and singer Judy Martin, in 1953 and they had four daughters: Cherry, Lindy, Debby, and Laury. In the 1960s and 1970s the Boone family toured as gospel singers and made gospel albums, such as The Pat Boone Family and The Family Who Prays.
In the early 1990s, Boone joined Amway and spoke at many motivational seminars. He was also a distributor. He never reached the coveted Amway rank of Diamond.
In 1997, Boone released In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy, a collection of heavy metal covers revamped to fit his style. To promote the album, he appeared at the American Music Awards in black leather, shocking audiences and losing his respectability among his largest constituency, conservative Christians. He was then fired from Gospel America, a TV show on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. About a year later, the controversy died down and many fans, including Jack Hayford, accepted his explanation of the leather outfit being a "parody of himself". He was re-hired by Trinity Broadcasting and Gospel America was brought back.
In 2003, the Gospel Music Association of Nashville, Tennessee recognized his gospel recording work by inducting him into its Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Boone and his wife live in Los Angeles, California. They are members of The Church on the Way in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley. His one-time neighbor was Ozzy Osbourne and his family. Boone's cover of Osborne's song "Crazy Train" became the theme song for The Osbornes. (It appears on The Osbornes Soundrack.) Osborne said that Boone "never complained once" about living next door to his less-than-traditional family.
Boone once claimed to use his own surname in lieu of curse words when upset.
In 2006, Boone penned an article for WorldNetDaily in which he argued that Democrats and others who are against the Iraq War cannot, under any circumstances, be considered patriotic. He also recently was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox News, where he expressed his outrage against the opponents of George W. Bush (namely the Dixie Chicks) that their criticisms of the President showed they did not "respect their elders". Another article defended Mel Gibson after the actor was recorded making an anti-Semitic rant. Despite their differing political views, Pat Boone is friends with the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Exodus
Pat Boone Lyrics
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Performer：Pat Boone
Composer ：Ernest Gold
Lyricist ：Pat Boone
This land is mine god gave this land to me
This brave this golden land to me
I see a land where children can run free
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely (golden) land with me
Though I am just a man when you are by my side
With (by) god’s own hand I know I can be strong
So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely (golden) land with me
Though I am just a man when you are by my side
With (by) god’s own hand I know I can be strong
To make this land our home
If I must fight I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die this land is mine
The lyrics of Pat Boone's "Exodus" express a strong attachment to the land of Israel as a divine inheritance. The song's central message is that this land was given to the Jewish people by God, and they will fight to make it their own. Boone describes Israel as a "brave and ancient land," and he sees a future where children can run free. The song's tone is both reverent and patriotic, as Boone recognizes the importance of the land and the people who inhabit it.
The chorus highlights the importance of unity and faith in God, suggesting that strength and perseverance will come from working together. Boone acknowledges that he is "just a man," but he finds strength through his connection to the land and his faith. The song's final lines express a sense of determination to protect Israel at all costs, even if it means fighting until death.
Overall, "Exodus" is a powerful tribute to Israel and its people. It is imbued with a sense of religious devotion and national pride, highlighting the importance of faith and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is mine, God gave this land to me
I believe this land is rightfully mine, as given by God
This brave and ancient land to me
I see this land as both courageous and historic
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
As the sun rises, I see the beauty of the landscape
Then I see a land where children can run free
I envision a place where kids can play without restriction
So take my hand and walk this land with me
Join me in exploring and enjoying this terrain
And walk this lovely land with me
Let's traverse this wonderful countryside together
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
While I am human, I'm empowered when with you
With the help of God, I know I can be strong.
I have faith that God gives me strength
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
Once again, I'm strengthened by your presence
With the help of God, I know I can be strong
And with God's support, I'm even stronger
To make this land our home
My goal is to turn this place into our residence
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
I'll struggle if necessary to make it truly ours
Until I die, this land is mine.
Regardless, I consider this land mine until I perish
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERNEST GOLD, PAT BOONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Coester
List of the different people that have occupied: The Promise Land.
1. Caveman
2. Canaanite
3. Ancient Egypt
4. Assyria (located around the Iraq / Syria region)
5. Israelites
6. Babylonians
7. Alexander the Great - Ancient Greek dude from Macedonia
8. Alexander's generals (divided up his land after he died and fought with each other)
9. Ptolmey (One of Alexander's generals that dressed up like an Egyptian. Started the next family that ruled Egypt)
10. Seleucids (Empire that descended from Alexander, located in Persia / Iran)
11. Hebrew Priest (didn't fight, so he just chilling)
12. Maccabee (fought the Seleucids, on the side of the priest)
13. Roman Empire
14. Byzantine Empire (Rome was split into Western Rome and Eastern Rome, the Eastern half was called Byzantium / Byzantine Empire. The Duzentinannaver (?) fought the Damon EmpiraThe Byzantines never fought the Roman Empire, because they were the Eastern Roman Empire, just with a new name and different borders)
15. Arab Caliphate (rise of Islam)
16. Crusaders
17. the Mamluks (Islamic state during late Medieval times located in Egypt)
18. Ottoman Empire 19. Arab Revolt (Arabs revolted for independence against the Ottomans during WWI; they guns though)
20. Britain (To my knowledge, Britain decided to give up the territory on their own to Jewish people, which is why the British never get killed in the video)
21. Palestinians (the locals that the British took over)
22. Zionists (Jews that believed that they should take the Israel area as a home for Judaism)
23. Muslim / Arab groups against the Zionists (specifically Hezbollah, I believe)
24. Modern country of Israel
25. Guerilla, freedom fighter, terrorist
26. Angel of Death {coming future}
Conclusion for the left is that it belongs to the cavemen.
By: Sentry Will
Watch this for perhaps some additional clarity you are looking for: https://youtu.be/-evIyrrjTTY
By: Nina Paley
Steven Johnson
A beautiful Song. The voice of the Singer is just Heavenly !!!!
Gary Young
God Inspired!!!
Nina Martinez
@Torill Lund Born Mine as well. Lord please help all of your children of Israel protect them from all forms of evil in Jesus name we pray Amen.
cheesefan157
@Torill Lund Born you mean Palestine?
General Grievous
@David Coester well the internet is an interesting place, nothing on the internet is truly gone forever, I've seen people making comments that are 15 years old and are still answering replies. Our comments left on the internet will probably outlive us and remain for who knows how long
David Coester
@General Grievous I think it's also cool that a suggestion you made 2 years ago can still add value to someone's life. Interesting world we are living in.
Yrena Lantigua
For I am just a man. With the help of God I know I can be strong.
Robin Goolsby
Definitely!
Nina Martinez
Yes sr Amen ! to that you can do anything with the help of our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
54nomore
Pat Boone is the singer here, and is also the lyricist of this most beloved, and heartfelt song.