As of 2007, Joey Bishop is the only male member of the Rat Pack who is still alive.
2) In 1984, RAT PACK singer/founder Matt Ratt was covering the vocal duties for Rich Kids on LSD, while singer Jason Sears was away on "medical leave". During this time Rich Kids on LSD was signed on to record for the now infamous"NARDCORE" album on Mystic Records. Just prior to recording, Jason returned from his leave of absense. So left with the dilema of an album to record, and suddenly no band, Matt was told to throw something together quickly and record for the album anyway. So after a few rehearsals with Chris Rest and Alpo D.(borrowed from Rich Kids on LSD) Dave Casillas from STALAG 13 and Mike Torres from NARTHEX STRUCTURE, RAT PACK was born! Although originaly only meant to be a recording project for the NARDCORE album, RAT PACK ended up doing three records for Mystic, 1985's self titled 7", 1987's "Ice Cream Acid and Cigarettes" 7" and 1990's self titled full length Lp. Through the years RAT PACK has gone through long periods of hibernation, with many line up changes...people that have played in and recorded with RAT PACK include current and former members of bands such as NOFX, SOCIAL DISTORTION, STALAG 13, ADOLESCENTS, D.I., SUGAR CULT, HOLLYWOOD HATE, FOO FIGHTERS, Rubber Neck, LAGWAGON, Rich Kids on LSD, NO USE FOR A NAME, and ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Rat Pack Lyrics
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That glorious song of old
From Angels playing near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth could will two men
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay
And I hear them singing
Sing, I do hear them singing
The first Noel the Angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The song “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” talks about the angels singing a glorious song that touched the hearts of all in their presence. Angels were playing their golden harps and singing the carol at midnight. The song is a reminder of the peace that the Earth experienced when Jesus was born, and how the message of peace and harmony was spread everywhere. It was the light that guided people into the path of unity and love. The carol mentions the moment when Jesus was born and Lord’s message to people about living in peace and harmony.
The chorus talks about the rejoicing of the angels singing the carol, and it reaches the ears of people on Earth. The song brings a message of hope and peace for all humankind, and for the beautiful moments of Christmas. The song takes the listener through a journey of the birth of Lord Jesus, the beautiful moment when angels sing to rejoice, and the message of peace on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
It came upon the midnight clear
At midnight, a clear and peaceful moment arrived
That glorious song of old
A beautiful traditional hymn was heard
From Angels playing near the earth
Heavenly beings were playing music close by
To touch their harps of gold
They played on their golden harps
Peace on the earth could will two men
Two individuals could bring peace to the world
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The merciful ruler of Heaven
The world in solemn stillness lay
The world was calm and quiet
To hear the Angels sing
Listen to the heavenly choir
And I hear them singing
I can hear the angels singing
Sing, I do hear them singing
The singing angels are audible to me
The first Noel the Angel did say
An angel spoke the very first Noel
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
They were humble shepherds lying in the fields
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
They watched over their flock in the fields
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
It was a frigid and dark night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARYL DAVID HALL, ROB MATHESON
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