Voice of Harold
R.E.M. Lyrics


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Reverend Bill Funderburk sings "He Cared That Much For Me"
Charles Surratt introduces his own composition "On Calvary For Me"
"The Joy of Knowing Jesus" is a song of pure delight featuring John Barbee

The pure tenor quality of the voice of Harold Montgomery
Gives a special interpretation to the grand old hymn "The Old Rugged Cross"
Chill bumps appear and I am frozen in the web they weave as they reveal their
Innermost selves with the outpouring of their hearts
On and on the songs roll and soon you are caught up
In the sermon in each rendition as you come to feel
The devotion and dedication that is poured forth
Suddenly, you know they are real, they mean it!

"Let your light so shine"
Could not be more aptly applied
As there shines a light from heaven on your heart
Through their singing
As an artist, Rhonda Montgomery
Exemplifies piano artistry
That's Rhonda! An artist!

This album can be the instrument to mend a broken heart
Or to straighten out your life through the sincere testimony
In the songs of The Revelaires
A must!

J. Elmo Fagg, founder and leader
Of the Blue Ridge Quartet
For twenty three years
Temple Records, LST 390
Planning to make a record?
We are associated with United Music World Recording Studios, Inc.
West Columbia, SC
The finest sound available anywhere

"The Joy of Knowing Jesus"
Produced by Joel Gentry
Cover/Backliner Design/Reesor

The Revelaires, A must




The Revelaires
A must, in their home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Voice of Harold" by R.E.M. describe the impact of gospel music on the listener. The first few lines mention several ministers or singers introducing their own songs and testifying their connection to God. Then the lyrics shift to describe the singing of Harold Montgomery, whose voice is described as "pure tenor quality". The writer is moved by Montgomery's rendition of "The Old Rugged Cross" and feels frozen as their hearts are poured out in each rendition. The songs and testimonies are described as genuine and sincere and the light that shines from the singers is compared to a heavenly light shining on the listener's heart. The lyrics also include a brief advertisement for the Blue Ridge Quartet's record-making capabilities as well as the essential nature of The Revelaires' album.


The lyrics of "Voice of Harold" seem to pay tribute to the transformative power of gospel music. The combination of personal testimonies, sincere singing, and heartfelt lyrics can impact the listener in profound ways, according to the song. The writer of the lyrics is drawn into the music and the spirituality of the performers and is moved by their devotion to God. The song itself owes a debt to the genre of gospel music, using the introduction format often utilized during performances. Overall, the lyrics of "Voice of Harold" show a deep respect for the power of music to connect people to each other and to God.


Line by Line Meaning

Reverend Bill Funderburk sings "He Cared That Much For Me"
The album begins with Reverend Bill Funderburk singing a song called "He Cared That Much For Me".


Charles Surratt introduces his own composition "On Calvary For Me"
Charles Surratt introduces a song he wrote called "On Calvary For Me".


"The Joy of Knowing Jesus" is a song of pure delight featuring John Barbee
A song called "The Joy of Knowing Jesus" is performed by John Barbee and is a beautiful song.


The pure tenor quality of the voice of Harold Montgomery Gives a special interpretation to the grand old hymn "The Old Rugged Cross"
Harold Montgomery's great voice makes an old hymn called "The Old Rugged Cross" even more special.


Chill bumps appear and I am frozen in the web they weave as they reveal their Innermost selves with the outpouring of their hearts
The singers' heartfelt performances give the listener goosebumps and make them feel like they are really being moved.


On and on the songs roll and soon you are caught up In the sermon in each rendition as you come to feel The devotion and dedication that is poured forth Suddenly, you know they are real, they mean it!
The songs are so powerful and moving that the listener is easily caught up in them and comes to realize that the singers really believe in what they are singing.


"Let your light so shine" Could not be more aptly applied As there shines a light from heaven on your heart Through their singing
The line "Let your light so shine" is very fitting because the singer's voices are so angelic and beautiful that it feels like they are shining a light from heaven onto their listener's hearts.


As an artist, Rhonda Montgomery Exemplifies piano artistry That's Rhonda! An artist!
Rhonda Montgomery is an incredibly talented artist, especially when it comes to playing the piano!


This album can be the instrument to mend a broken heart Or to straighten out your life through the sincere testimony In the songs of The Revelaires
This album can be used as a tool to help someone in need, whether it's to mend a broken heart or to get their life back on track. The Revelaires' sincere performances can help inspire the listener and give them hope.


A must!
The Revelaires are a must-see/must-listen act!


J. Elmo Fagg, founder and leader Of the Blue Ridge Quartet For twenty three years Temple Records, LST 390 Planning to make a record? We are associated with United Music World Recording Studios, Inc. West Columbia, SC The finest sound available anywhere
J. Elmo Fagg, who was the founder and leader of the Blue Ridge Quartet for 23 years, is promoting a recording studio called United Music World Recording Studios, Inc. located in West Columbia, SC. The studio is known for having the best sound quality.


"The Joy of Knowing Jesus" Produced by Joel Gentry Cover/Backliner Design/Reesor
A song called "The Joy of Knowing Jesus" was produced by Joel Gentry and the album's cover and backliner were designed by Reesor.


The Revelaires, A must The Revelaires A must, in their home
The Revelaires are a must-see/must-listen act either at home or elsewhere.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BERRY, PETER BUCK, MICHAEL MILLS, MICHAEL STIPE

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